August 2003

High stretch-knitted endoprosthesis

1 August 2003

A radially expandable stent-graft endoprosthesis is described in US Patent 6 540 773 by SciMed Life Systems (now part of Boston Scientific).

Exceptionally fine worsteds

1 August 2003

An Israeli firm has developed a simple technique for producing an exceptionally fine worsted fabric.

Innovation in technical textiles

1 August 2003

Scientific and technological solutions for problems relating to technical textiles will be the focus of a conference in Manchester, UK, next year.

Improved, extended Kotex products

1 August 2003

Kimberly-Clark has introduced three new products and two product improvements to its Kotex range.

Even web spreading

1 August 2003

A US company has invented a system for spreading a web evenly.

Paper floorcovering

1 August 2003

A type of floor covering based on the use of paper yarns has been created by a US company.

Medical textiles, initiatives for growth

1 August 2003

International Newsletters Ltd is preparing a major new report - Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth.

Decoration with polyester tapes

1 August 2003

European Patent EP 1 279 755 suggests that a decorative polyester yarn may be produced undyed and held to be dyed in small lots as and when required.

Hospital clothing manufactured from a single piece of fabric

1 August 2003

A team from Georgia Tech Research Institute of Atlanta, Georgia, USA, has developed a process for the production of a one-piece garment that can be converted into a full-body overall or hospital gown.

Innovation in technical textiles

1 August 2003

Scientific and technological solutions for problems relating to technical textiles will be the focus of a conference in Manchester, UK, next year.

Stitchbonded upholstery

1 August 2003

A US company has developed a wear-resistant stitchbonded nonwoven for upholstery.

Cast venting device

1 August 2003

A surgical cast venting device is disclosed in US Patent 6 547 751 by Alessandro Barberio of West North York, Ontario, Canada.

Precise webs for nonwovens

1 August 2003

Garnett Controls Ltd has introduced a new electronically controlled cross-lapper.

Hartmann expands operations

1 August 2003

German healthcare company Paul Hartmann has acquired the Turin-based trading and service company DAS to broaden its involvement in the Italian patient care and medical business.

Recycled rubber pavements

1 August 2003

A paving material for footways that is strong and lightweight is the subject of European Patent EP 1 277 883.

Drug-coated implantable device that reduces scar tissue formation

1 August 2003

Afmedica has outlined a biodegradable, drug-impregnated mesh or gauze that deters the formation of post-operative adhesions following abdominal and other surgical procedures.

Technological innovation award for AcryMed's antimicrobial dressings

1 August 2003

AcryMed has received the Frost & Sullivan Technological Innovation Award for 2003.

Transparency overcome

1 August 2003

A Dutch invention aims to create a lightweight but opaque fabric for clothing, particularly that used by healthcare workers.

Chitosan gives acrylic fibres longlasting antimicrobial properties

1 August 2003

A US-Japanese collaboration has developed acrylic fibres containing chitosan that have long-lasting antimicrobial properties.

Potential buyers for SSL's woundcare division emerge

1 August 2003

Investment bank ABN Amro has emerged as a leading contender to buy the medical division of UK-based SSL International.

Enzyme treatments improve dimensional stability of cellulosics

1 August 2003

Enzyme treatments of textiles, particularly cellulosics, that enhance the properties in ways not previously contemplated by such processes are the subjects of a patent from a UK finisher.

Comfortable workwear for strenuous occupations

1 August 2003

Workwear specialist Klopman International says its Titan range of fabrics is designed to help maintain a smart appearance in garments used in strenuous circumstances and needing frequent laundering.

Controlled yarn feed

1 August 2003

UK researchers have unveiled a new yarn feed system for knitting machines.

Dressings made from carboxymethyl cellulose

1 August 2003

Wound dressings made from carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) have been developed by Acordis Speciality Fibres.

Protective silk fabrics

1 August 2003

Japanese inventor Yuzo Tsuchida has developed silk fabrics that protect body parts affected by, for example, cuts, burns, tumours or bedsores.

Longer life for winder guides

1 August 2003

To reduce inertial forces, the yarn guides on highspeed winders are often made using carbon fibres.

Paragon ruling upheld

1 August 2003

A US Bankruptcy Court judge has ruled in favour of USdiaper maker Paragon Trade Brands, allowing it to proceed with a trial against Weyerhaeuser to recover damages of more than US$400 million, related

Strong growth for skin ulcer treatments

1 August 2003

The global market for woundcare products aimed at treating skin ulcers exceeded US$2.5 billion in 2002, according to a new study from Kalorama Information.

Custom-moulded orthopaedic impression shirt

1 August 2003

A custom-moulded orthopaedic impression shirt is disclosed in US Patent 6 533 971 by Synthetic Tubular Socks (STS).

Protective disposable garments in fight against respiratory syndrome

1 August 2003

In an effort to help stop the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), DuPont has increased the supply of its Tyvek protective disposable garments in China and Hong Kong.

Sterilization wrap

1 August 2003

Kimberly-Clark has found a way to sterilize a nonwoven sterilization wrap that minimizes malodours.

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