December 2009

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.

Awards for emerging nanofirms

1 December 2009

Three top British nanotechnology firms received Business Innovation Awards at the UK NanoForum & Emerging Technologies Conference 2009, which took place from 3-4 November in London.

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.

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

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.

Power Plastic in solar curtain wall project

1 December 2009

Konarka and Arch Aluminum and Glass have launched a first curtain wall pilot project that integrates Konarka's Power Plastic into a wall structure at Arch's office building in Tamarac, Florida.

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.

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

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.

Performance benefits with flax

1 December 2009

Flax fibre, in combination with carbon, has added a real performance benefit to the latest 800P-Lin tennis racket of Artengo, the French sports brand formerly known as Decathlon.

Elastic knee joint bandage

1 December 2009

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

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

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

New laminated solar backsheet

1 December 2009

Bekaert Specialty Films has introduced a new range of laminate backsheets for photovoltaic (PV) modules.

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.

Colbond extends recycled polyester to entire carpet backings range

1 December 2009

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

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

Military driving US market

1 December 2009

Driven by the military need for ballistic restraint materials and medical products, the US market for smart fabrics grew by 27% in 2008 to reach a value of US$193 million, according to the Industrial

SCA hygiene acquisition in Argentina

1 December 2009

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

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

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.

Thin Films and nanotechnology for power

1 December 2009

Printed electronics and electrics will be a $335 billion business in twenty years, just for devices primarily made by printing with electronic ink, predicts Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman of IDTechEx.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Low-profile reclosable dressing system

1 December 2009

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

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.

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.

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