April 2009

Soft cast material

1 April 2009

BSN Medical has developed an initially flexible orthopaedic cast material (12) that hardens in the presence of water into a semi-rigid state.

UK production site for adsorptive materials

1 April 2009

Freudenberg Nonwovens has officially started its new production facility for adsorptive products in Littleborough, Lancashire, UK.

Anti-adhesive coating for treating bandages

1 April 2009

A composition for the anti-adhesive coating of wound dressings is described by Paul Hartmann in US Patent 7 455 911.

Therapeutic hosiery item

1 April 2009

A therapeutic hosiery item has been developed by Calzificio Pinelli. The product is made on a circular hosiery knitting machine, says the company of Castel Goffredo, Mantova, Italy.

Reducing jet streaks in hydroentangled webs

1 April 2009

Researchers in the USA have developed a method to reduce the effects of jet streaks in hydroentangled webs and say that their approach offers other advantages too.

Industrial wipe aims to exploit cotton's environmental credentials

1 April 2009

Lymtech Scientific, one of the world's largest manufacturers of contamination control supplies, has launched an industrial wipe made of 100% cotton.

Water-soluble polymers as binders in flushable nonwovens and wipes

1 April 2009

Five researchers at Kimberley-Clark, Neenah, Wisconsin, USA, have developed polymers that they claim retain their integrity in use, even when wetted, but dissolve readily in water afterwards.

First industrial three-dimensional loom debuts at JEC

1 April 2009

Jointly developed by Biteam AB of Gothenburg, Sweden, and the Department of Lightweight Structures at Sweden's Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, a three-dimensional (3D) loom became oper

Ceramic coating developed to protect against molten metal

1 April 2009

Germany's DyStar has been involved in developing ceramic compositions for use as coatings to render fabrics resistant to molten metal.

Disposable coveralls protect against dirt, dust and biological agents

1 April 2009

Safety equipment specialist Uvex has launched three products in a new line of high-performance disposable coveralls called uvex sil-Wear.

Improved surface material

1 April 2009

An improved surface material for an absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin or disposable diaper, is described in US Patent 7 449 418 by Unicharm.

Global outlook for hygiene absorbent products and key raw materials

1 April 2009

Global consumption of hygiene absorbent products, including disposable diapers, training pants, feminine hygiene and adult incontinence products, grew to 386 billion units in 2008.

ConvaTec divests Unomedical Wound Care and Ophthalmics

1 April 2009

ConvaTec, a developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, has completed the divestiture of the Unomedical Wound Care and Ophthalmics business to Aspen Surg

5th edition of How to enter technical textiles markets

1 April 2009

Traditional textile manufacturing is becoming increasingly harder as the recession deepens and it is of ever-increasing importance to reassess business activities to take advantage of the most profita

PurCotton production method approved in Europe

1 April 2009

Chinese medical dressing manufacturer Winner Medical Group has been granted an International Patent (WO 200/006800) from the European Patent Office for the production of its PurCotton products.

Correct disposal of wet wipes

1 April 2009

A new symbol on packaging and a code of practice for the proper disposal of nonwoven wet wipes that should not be flushed down the toilet has been launched by EDANA, the association representing the n

Soft elastic laminates

1 April 2009

USA-based Tredegar Film Products is introducing FlexFeel elastic laminate, which is described as a supersoft, stretchable elastic laminate for diaper ears and large area applications.

VAC GranuFoam Bridge Dressing for the US market

1 April 2009

Kinetic Concepts (KCI) has launched a new VAC GranuFoam Bridge Dressing in the US market.

Epidermal positioning mechanism

1 April 2009

A dressing with an epidermal positioning mechanism is disclosed by a US inventor in US Patent 7 456 332.

Wound compresses aid in delivery of active ingredients

1 April 2009

German textile research and testing laboratory Hohenstein Institute, in partnership with Germany's Society for the Promotion of Medical, Biological and Environmental Technologies, has developed textil

Thong-shaped holder for absorbent article

1 April 2009

A thong-shaped holder for keeping absorbent articles, such as sanitary pads, interlabial devices, panty-liners or urinary incontinence items, in close bodily contact in the pudendal region of the wear

Mixed polymer superabsorbents

1 April 2009

By combining biodegradable, renewable materials that are cheap with superabsorbents, researchers at Weyerhaeuser Co in the USA aim to improve the design and function of absorbent articles.

Contaminated textiles could be another way to spread herpes

1 April 2009

Contaminated textiles may be another pathway for the spread of herpes pathogens, in addition to the already known means, including contact with saliva and by touching surfaces after scratching open he

Improved stretch-breaking

1 April 2009

An improved method for stretch-breaking fibres to produce staple yarn is the subject of US Patent 7 454 816.

New aerogel insulation project

1 April 2009

Aspen Aerogels has completed delivery of Spaceloft advanced thermal insulation to Technip for a 21-kilometre sub-sea natural gas pipeline off the coast of Brazil.

Power Plastic to be produced in Massachusetts

1 April 2009

Konarka Technologies - the developer of Power Plastic -has secured $5 million in financing in connection with its recently opened production facility in the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

DNA tag trial success

1 April 2009

Applied DNA Sciences, a provider of DNA-based security solutions, has successfully completed a trial of its technology in wool textile manufacturing in Yorkshire, UK.

New version of motion capture suit in 2009

1 April 2009

Xsens Technologies of the Netherlands plans to release the successor to its Moven inertial motion capture system during 2009.

Volcanic eruption

1 April 2009

Hong Kong's Pensonic Technology, has introduced the new Volcanic Heat range of heated garments.

Wearables reference work

1 April 2009

Smart Clothes And Wearable Technology is a new publication by Woodhead Publishing which examines the emerging area of cross-disciplinary development incorporating fashion, design and electronics exper

Training analysis with Polar's Team2

1 April 2009

With the transfer fees and wages top professional players are demanding, football clubs need to pull out every stop in ensuring they get maximum return from their 'investments'.

Panel beater at ISPO

1 April 2009

At the recent ISPO sport show in Munich, Germany, Atlantik Elektronik introduced ePunch - billed as the first electronic boxing panel.

Human Solutions and Odermark develop One-Step System

1 April 2009

Odermark Apparel Works, based in Goslar, Germany has teamed up with Human Solutions to introduce a new system for the mass production of tailored clothing.

Nanotube stitches add strength to composites

1 April 2009

MIT engineers are using carbon nanotubes to stitch together aerospace materials in work that could make the skins of planes and other products ten times stronger - at a nominal increase in cost.

Gore gets to grips with snowsports

1 April 2009

Waterproof and breathable gloves are essential in providing protection from moisture and the cold, but usually consist of several layers and are highly insulated, making it harder to get a good grip.

Delicate delivery

1 April 2009

Sanitized Silver is a new antimicrobial finish being introduced by Sanitized AG of Switzerland.

Ion-mask for Van Dal

1 April 2009

Van Dal - one of the UK's leading fashion shoe brands is the latest high street retailer to signing up for P2i's ion-mask enhancement.

MoD opts for d3o in helmets

1 April 2009

As part of the new Defence Technology Plan launched by the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD), Brighton based d3o Lab has been awarded a funding contract of GBP96,000 to develop the use of its shock absor

Luxury of gold and Merino

1 April 2009

Textiles employing nanosize gold in different colours within merino wool fibres, as colourfast colourants, have been developed at the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.

Nanotubes growth as flame retardants

1 April 2009

There are growing market opportunities for carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as a flame retardant materials, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan.

Antarctic smart monitoring

1 April 2009

Under a contract from the European Space Agency (ESA), the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) has designed and developed a long term monitoring system (LTMS).

Baytubes make better composites

1 April 2009

At the recent Nanotech 2009 event in Tokyo, Bayer MaterialScience showcased a number of technical innovations based on its Baytube carbon nanotubes (CNTs).

Adapting to conditions with Climate Confidence

1 April 2009

The lastest ski accessories offer instant responses to temperature and visibility changes.

Pulsear alternative

1 April 2009

While heart-rate monitors for sports applications are usually based on ECG measurement by means of a bipolar electrode integrated within a chest belt or vest, Pulsear is simply an earphone, which many

Bioabsorbables specialist adds electrospinning

1 April 2009

Zeus is establishing a new electrospinning technology in order to produce polymer fibres with thicknesses ranging from the nano to microscale.

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