December 2009

India and Taiwan a significant and growing part of Techtextil

1 December 2009

Despite the economic problems in the world, Indian and Taiwanese exhibitor numbers climbed at the latest Techtextil, held in Frankfurt, Germany, in June.

Polymer Group acquires Spanish nonwovens business

1 December 2009

Global nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Barcelona, Spain-based Tesalca-Texnovo nonwovens businesses from Grupo Corinpa in a two-phase process.

Flame-resistant fibre blends

1 December 2009

Two USA-based inventors are proposing blends of fibres that are tailored to be suitable for use in flame-resistant (FR) mattresses, upholstered furniture, bed clothing and other related applications i

Polymer Group acquires remaining stake in Argentinean joint venture

1 December 2009

Global nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) has completed a transaction to purchase the remaining 40% stake in Dominion Nonwovens Sudamericana from its partner, Guillermo E. Kraves.

Therapeutic stocking avoids wrinkling over the ankle arch

1 December 2009

In US Patent 7 562 541, Albahealth, part of Encompass Medical, describes a therapeutic compression stocking.

SCA hygiene acquisition in Argentina

1 December 2009

SCA has acquired Algodonera Aconcagua--one of the largest players in feminine care in Argentina.

KCI announces final approval to enter Japanese market

1 December 2009

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has granted final regulatory approval for Kinetic Concepts (KCI) to market and sell its VAC Therapy System in the country.

Elastic knee joint bandage

1 December 2009

An elastic knee joint bandage has been developed by Bauerfeind of Zeulenroda-Triebes, Germany.

Boeing succeeds in recycling carbon fibre from fuselage for re-use in interior parts

1 December 2009

Boeing and its partners have made a proof-of-concept armrest manufactured with carbon fibre-reinforced composites using fibres recycled from the first 787 preproduction fuselage.

Development of PVDF fibres for textile implants

1 December 2009

The interaction between a textile implant and the surrounding tissue is extremely complex: the textile structure as well as the fibre structure has an influence on the implant ingrowth.

Making lightweight nonwovens wider than 5 m at high throughputs

1 December 2009

Lightweight, dry processed nonwovens having widths greater than 5 m can be manufactured at throughputs of more than 200 kg h-1.m-1 on a machine developed by Rieter Perfojet.

Teijin to move production of diaper fibre to Thailand

1 December 2009

Teijin plans to shift the production of polyester staple fibre used to make diapers and sanitary products from Japan to Thailand.

Oerlikon divests Enka Tecnica to management buyout

1 December 2009

Oerlikon Textile has sold Oerlikon Enka Tecnica to Uwe Gaedike Beteiligung GmbH of Bonn, Germany.

Current Procedural Technology code created for multi-layer systems

1 December 2009

The American Medical Association has created a new Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code that describes the application of 3M Coban 2 Layer Compression System: CPT code 29581 - "Applica

Low density polypropylene

1 December 2009

Foamed polypropylene (PP) fibres have lower densities and increased roughness and can be used to make nonwovens that have a better web coverage and so improved barrier properties, according to Europea

Laminate material for elastic diaper closure

1 December 2009

A laminate material for an elastic diaper closure is disclosed in US Patent 7 501 361 by Nordenia Deutschland Gronau.

Retail growth to push demand for domestic textiles in India

1 December 2009

Changes to traditional practices in India could open up the enormous potential of the local market for domestic textiles. Reena Mital examines the sector in detail.

Congress exhorts European coaters to embrace technology

1 December 2009

Coating innovations and technologies for technical textiles formed the major part of discussions at the 5th European Coating Congress held at the University College of Ghent, Belgium (9-10 September 2

Canadian textile industry--gearing itself for growth once more

1 December 2009

At Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, in June 2009, Niki Tait talked to Marketing and Enhanced Value Development Director of CTT Group, Canada, Mathieu Rodrigue, who explained how the Canadian industry

Often unseen nonwovens make big contributions to your home

1 December 2009

From hidden applications under floors, behind walls and in the roof, to time-saving and convenient cleaning materials--nonwovens make a variety of significant contributions to the modern household, ac

Colbond extends recycled polyester to entire carpet backings range

1 December 2009

Colbond has extended its Colback range of environmentally sustainable carpet backings.

Skechers to enter medical apparel market in January 2010

1 December 2009

Lifestyle footwear company Skechers USA is to enter the medical clothing market in a licensing agreement with Strategic Partners, the makers of Cherokee Medical Apparel, to create and distribute a Ske

Gauze-based NPWT comparable to foam-based treatment

1 December 2009

The Advanced Wound Management Division of Smith & Nephew has highlighted the results of a multi-centre study demonstrating that gauze-based negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) achieves many of

Winner Medical subsidiary wins Chinese nonwovens award

1 December 2009

Winner Medical Group, a leading manufacturer of disposable wound care and surgical products and the largest exporter by volume in the medical dressing industry in China, reports that its subsidiary Wi

Advanced wound care potential

1 December 2009

The value of the global wound care market was estimated at US$10 billion in 2007, according to Steve Law of Speciality Fibres & Materials (SFM), Coventry.

Aramid yarns get higher tenacities

1 December 2009

A two-stage heating process can produce aramid yarns with higher tenacities, according to International Patent Publication WO2008/061668.

Endothermic reaction cools bandage for rapid therapy

1 December 2009

A USA-based inventor has proposed a bandage that is subject to an endothermic reaction as it is withdrawn from its container so allowing for a cooling treatment to be applied rapidly to injuries such

Low-profile reclosable dressing system

1 December 2009

A low-profile reclosable wound dressing system has been developed by a US researcher.

NanoHorizons expands facilities

1 December 2009

NanoHorizons Inc has consolidated its corporate offices, manufacturing operations, and laboratories in a new facility in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA.

More funding for ceramic nanofibres

1 December 2009

MemPro Ceramics Corp based in Akron, Ohio, USA, has won a further grant of $147 000 from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue the development of ceramic nanofibre technology.

TenCate launches latest Defender M products at Milipol

1 December 2009

TenCate protective fabrics launched the latest fabrics in its TenCate Defender M collection at the Milipol 2009 exhibition in Paris, France.

Natick extends contract with Nanocomp

1 December 2009

Nanocomp Technologies has been awarded an extension to its existing development contract with the US Army Natick Soldier Systems Center in Massachusetts.

Funding available for SMEs

1 December 2009

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for micro and nanotechnologies, has announced its support for Eurostars, a funding programme a

Top accolade for Coldblack

1 December 2009

Schoeller Technologies has received the Swiss Textile Design Award 2009 - with a value of Sfr 50,000 (Euro33,100) - for Coldblack, the new textile finishing technology it jointly developed with Claria

Nanofibre webs developer awarded $2 million

1 December 2009

The US Department of Energy is providing almost $2 million in stimulus funding to Inorganic Specialists Inc., based in Miamisburg, Ohio, to research energy storage and work to streamline the manufactu

Lightest solar power bag

1 December 2009

Konarka Power Plastic solar panels are being integrated into the Energy Sun-Bags manufactured by German company Neuber.

Advanced new Kevlar

1 December 2009

DuPont's new Kevlar Advanced Performance (AP) fibres industrial applications are based on a new technology platform that increases performance compared to standard Kevlar fibres.

Aspen Aerogels wins Gulf of Mexico contract

1 December 2009

Aspen Aerogels has been awarded a contract from Technip to supply Spaceloft advanced aerogel thermal insulation for the Caesar-Tonga subsea tieback to the Constitution spar, located in Green Canyon 68

Car seat know-how for heatable clothing

1 December 2009

Bekintex, part of the Belgian-headquartered Bekaert group, is actively promoting its Bekinox conductive fibre and yarn products for use in heated pads to be employed in protective clothing and sportsw

World's first nanofibre golf gloves

1 December 2009

Teijin Fibers is supplying its Nanofront high-strength polyester nanofibrefor use in the palms of golf gloves manufactured and marketed by Acushnet Japan Inc. under the FootJoy brand.

New silver ink boost for wearable electronics

1 December 2009

With the development of a new silver ink, Xerox scientists believe they have paved the way for the commercialisation and low-cost manufacturing of printable electronics.

Integrated LEDs from Fibretronic

1 December 2009

Fibretronic has launched a new range of high brightness LED products designed for technical lighting applications in outerwear, bags and other wearable accessories.

Power Plastic for the Middle East

1 December 2009

Konarka Technologies is collaborating with Enviromena Power Systems, a developer of solar projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to investigate the integration of Power Plastic into vari

Funding for ceramic nanofibre development

1 December 2009

MemPro Ceramics Corporation based in Akron, Ohio, has received a further grant of $147,000 from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue the development of ceramic nanofibre technology.

Aerogel and CNT super sponge

1 December 2009

Scientists have invented a carbon-based sponge that can soak up organic pollutants, such as oils and solvents, from the surface of water.

Ultrathin nonwovens developed in Japan

1 December 2009

Teijin and Hirose Paper in Japan have collaborated on the development of new ultra thin polyester nanofibre nonwovens manufactured via the wetlaid route.

DuPont improves performance of its aramid fibres

1 December 2009

DuPont says its para-aramid Kevlar Advanced Performance (AP) fibres are based on a new technology that improves their properties compared with standard Kevlar fibres.

Intelligent sock designed to give astronauts a lift

1 December 2009

In a bid to scientifically evaluate the efficacy of various training aids and astronaut workout methods, the European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract to a Danish company with the goal of dev

Water-absorbing filters for hydrocarbon fuels

1 December 2009

The racor division of Parker Hannifin Corp has launched the latest versions of its FW Series filters for removing free water from hydrocarbon fuels.

Car seat know-how exploited for heatable clothing

1 December 2009

Bekintex, part of the Belgian Bekaert group, is actively promoting its Bekinox conductive fibre and yarn products for use in heated pads.

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