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August 2005

Jet strip for hydroentanglement

1 August 2005
Groz-Beckert has introduced HyTec precision jet strips for use in spunlace (hydroentanglement) processes.
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Spinneret design introduces crimp in homofilaments

1 August 2005
A dual capillary spinneret featuring different shapes induces differential fibre morphology to produce crimping in homofilaments, according to its inventor, Kimberly-Clark Worldwide of Neenah,Wisconsi
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Gold-plated fabric

1 August 2005
An electroless plating method for nonwoven and woven fabrics is the subject of US Patent 6 831 034.
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Sanitary comfort

1 August 2005
An absorbent product for hygiene products having a nonwoven cover and a three-dimensional profile is the subject of US Patent 6 673 418.
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Absorbent article with zones of differential stretch

1 August 2005
A stretchable absorbent article with zones of differential stretch has been developed by Kimberly-Clark of Neenah,Wisconsin, USA.
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Endovascular stent grafts better than surgery,survey reveals

1 August 2005
According to results of a trial conducted at 41 UK medical centres and published in The Lancet (18 June 2005), treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) with a stent graft is better than conventi
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Synergy offer for Shiloh

1 August 2005
Synergy Healthcare has made a recommended cash offer for UK healthcare group Shiloh. The offer values Shiloh at GBP8.7 million.
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Compression bandage combines stocking and dressing

1 August 2005
A compression bandage for supporting the tissue in the area between the foot and knee has been developed by Lohmann & Rauscher.
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Superabsorbent material

1 August 2005
Microtek Medical of Alpharetta, Georgia, USA, has introduced Mojave, a new superabsorbent material for the clinical environment.
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Wearable healthcare system

1 August 2005
February 2005 saw the successful completion of Wealthy - Wearable Healthcare System, a research project to develop a wearable textile health monitoring system.
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Liquid-absorbent pad

1 August 2005
A liquid-absorbent pad having a single, large through-slit as part of an absorbent article is described by First Quality Products in US Patent 6 852 101.
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Tampon with fluid-wicking over-wrap with skirt portions

1 August 2005
An improved absorbent catamenial (menstrual) tampon is disclosed by Procter & Gamble in US Patent 6 840 927.
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Foam adhesive dressing wins medical design award

1 August 2005
3M Foam Adhesive Dressing - Heel Design has received a Silver 2005 Medical Design Excellence Award for design innovation.
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Combining softness and toughness

1 August 2005
A film-fibril plexifilamentary sheet that demonstrates improved balances between softness and toughness, as well as air permeability and liquid barrier resistance, is the focus of work by DuPont.
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Approval for antimicrobial silver collagen dressing

1 August 2005
Covalon Technologies has received US Food and Drug Administration approval for its antimicrobial silver collagen wound dressing ColActiveAg,for which Hartmann-Conco has been awarded exclusive distribu
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More promotion needed

1 August 2005
A better linking of the inpatient and outpatient sectors, uniform treatment standards and intensive education of medical personnel are needed to eliminate existing difficulties in the treatment of chr
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Three-layer fabrics offer high protection and comfort

1 August 2005
A new high-performance fabric from Rovertex Medical, the new division of Italy's Tessitura di Rovereto, is said to offer total compliance with forthcoming surgical protection regulations.
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Hydroentangled composite

1 August 2005
A composite nonwoven intended for the production of hygienic products is the subject of US Patent 6 836 938.
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Sublimation transfer paper for cotton fabrics

1 August 2005
Since the advent of transfer printing - largely restricted to polyester fabric - there has been a search for a process that could be applied to cotton while retaining the attractions of this dry proce
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Needles for tufting machines simplified in design

1 August 2005
Spencer Wright Industries Inc of Dalton, Georgia, USA, has designed a novel needle for tufting machines, claiming its invention offer several advantages over conventional products.
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Pain-relieving material

1 August 2005
A fabric for reducing endogenous pain has been developed by F&S.
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Silica yarns show improved thermal resistance

1 August 2005
In US Patent 6 841 242, Saint-Gobain Quartz SAS of Courbevoie, France, provides a recipe for a silica yarn with an improved resistance to high temperatures.
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US and Egyptian researchers develop antibacterial textiles

1 August 2005
Nuclear and textile engineers at the USA's North Carolina State University (NCSU) have teamed up with textile scientists from Egypt to create textiles with permanent antimicrobial properties.
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Blankets with higher pile densities

1 August 2005
A technique for making blankets with a high pile density has been developed by William B. Kim and Charles S. Kim, of Huntington Park, California, USA.
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Tougher artificial turf

1 August 2005
Synthetic grass can be made using a new type of manmade fibre developed in The Netherlands by Ten Cate Thiolon BV and Dex-Plastomers VOF.
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Sensory baby vest for monitoring vital parameters

1 August 2005
Researchers at ITV Denkendorf in Germany have developed a cost-efficient, preventive device that monitors vital parameters in babies.One application is to warn against sudden infant death syndrome.
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