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December 2012

Expanded polyetheretherketone mesh for fuel cell

1 December 2012
A mesh fabric made from polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer is the latest addition to the PolyGrid range of filter materials intended for use in the harsh environments encountered in fuel cells.
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Road and railway workers get comfortable, high-visibility protection

1 December 2012
A Danish company has introduced a range of highvisibility workwear in the form of a one-piece suit that it claims is breathable, and water- and windproof.
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Improved compressive recovery and shape-stability

1 December 2012
An absorbent body for use in absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers, sanitary napkins and incontinence pads, has been developed by Unicharm of Tokyo, Japan.
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Medihoney could reduce hospital stays, pilot study suggests

1 December 2012
A pilot study conducted in the UK on patients with head and neck cancer showed that Derma Sciences' Medihoney dressing may reduce the length of hospital stays by encouraging more rapid healing.
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Global outlook for nonwovens

1 December 2012
The fourth edition of Worldwide Outlook for the Nonwovens Industry has been published by INDA Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry in partnership with EDANA, the international association serv
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Lactoferrin compositions

1 December 2012
Lactoferrin compositions for treating acute and/or chronic ulcers and other types of wounds, such as partial-thickness burns, are disclosed in US Patent 8 247 373 by Agennix.
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Drape having an absorbent edge

1 December 2012
A surgical drape that can absorb blood and other fluids emanating from the surgical site during a surgical intervention is described in US Patent 8 281 790 by Molnlycke Health Care.
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An introduction to healthcare and medical textiles

1 December 2012
A new publication, An Introduction to Healthcare and Medical Textiles, has been published by DEStech Publications of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Dressing combines honey with a moisture-absorbing agent

1 December 2012
A wound dressing that combines honey with a moisture absorbing agent is disclosed in US Patent 8 303 551 by ConvaTec's UK subsidiary and Api-Med Medical Honey, now part of New Zealand-based Comvita.
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3B roving to reinforce composites for wind-turbine blades

1 December 2012
A major standards body, Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has approved the use of the latest glass fibre from 3B of Battice, Belgium.
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Ahlstrom completes the acquisition of Munktell

1 December 2012
Ahlstrom, a high-performance materials company from Helsinki, Finland, whose products are used in such as filters, medical gowns and drapes, wallcoverings, flooring, labels and food packaging, has com
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Chinese creel contract for Cygnet Tex-Web

1 December 2012
A specialist in the design and manufacture of equipment for unwinding, guiding and providing tension to fibres, Cygnet Tex-Web of Northwich, UK, has won a contract worth GBP5 million to supply five cr
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Traceable particles embedded in multifilament yarns provide a simplemeans of identification

1 December 2012
Any woven structure can now be identified readily by means of the incorporation of Microtaggant Security Yarns, according to the yarn's developer, Microtrace LLC of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
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Meltblown line for high-efficiency pleated filter media

1 December 2012
Unique nonwoven structures for pleated filter media are being produced on Sandler's latest meltblown production line in Schwarzenbach/Saale, Germany.
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Wool base layers for Italian sailors

1 December 2012
Italy's navy is set to order thousands of garments developed by a UK company to provide next-to-theskin protection and performance in action.
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JB Martin sells Martintek USA

1 December 2012
JB Martin Ltd has sold its business, called Martintek USA, which specializes in hard and soft ballistic materials.
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Testing manual updated

1 December 2012
Two leading associations representing the nonwovens industry - INDA (Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry) of Cary, North Carolina, USA, and EDANA of Brussels, Belgium - have cooperated to pub
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Energy-storage market attracts Lenzing nonwoven fibres business

1 December 2012
Austria-based fibre manufacturer, Lenzing has opened a newly constructed pilot plant at its facility in Heiligenkreuz in a bid to develop products for hightechnology electrical applications.
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PPG Fiber Glass joint venture starts fourth furnace in China

1 December 2012
PFG Fiber Glass (Kunshan) Co Ltd of Kunshan, China, has started producing glass fibre from its fourth and latest furnace.
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Record-breaking year for manufacturer of carbon fibre

1 December 2012
Zoltek Co Inc of St Louis, Missouri, USA, has reported strong results for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2012, ended 30 September, culminating in a record-breaking year for sales and earnings for the ma
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Kimberly-Clark to exit diapers in Western and Central Europe

1 December 2012
In announcing its third-quarter results in October 2012, US hygiene products maker Kimberly-Clark said it has decided to exit the diaper category in Western and Central Europe, with the exception of t
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Adhesive bandage with additional gauze portions

1 December 2012
An adhesive bandage (100) developed by Robert Baschnagel of Garden City, New York, USA, contains a conventional gauze (e.g. cotton) portion (104) and an adhesive portion (106).
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Mattress technology in award-winning car seat

1 December 2012
The new ComfortThin car seat developed by Johnson Controls in co-operation with UK luxury mattress specialist Harrison Spinks, was awarded the 2012 OkoGlobe in the category 'Resources, Materials and P
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Record tensile modulus for glass fibre

1 December 2012
AGY has introduced a new glass fibre with an unprecedented tensile modulus of 99 GPa (14,359 ksi) - a level not previously seen in commercial glass fibre products.
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Electrospinning requires friendlier solvents.

1 December 2012
For filter media employing electrospun nanofibre layers to be more widely employed in industry, friendlier polymer solvents used in their processing need to be developed.
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Adapting the layers to combat heat stress

1 December 2012
In German Government-funded project AiF-Nr.
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Spidersilk scale validation

1 December 2012
AMSilk, based in Planegg, Germany, and Boston, USA, reports that it has achieved a large-scale production validation for the production of its recombinant spider silk proteins branded Spidersilk, foll
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Triumphant showcase for Outlast

1 December 2012
Iconic motorcycle manufacturer Triumph is launching a range of riding outfits incorporating Outlast phase chage materials (PCMs) for its Autumn/Winter 2012 season, ensuring the jackets, gloves and soc
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Ultem for advanced FR aircraft seating

1 December 2012
At the recent Aircraft Interiors Show, in Pittsfield, MA, USA, (September 25-27) Sabic Innovative Plastics and National Nonwovens showcased the jointly-developed Ultra-Protechtor fire blocker brand.
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Fluorescent pH-sensitive nanoparticles indicate bacterial growth

1 December 2012
German researchers have developed a simple way to monitor changes to pH values in food caused by bacterial metabolism, based on the fluorescence of nanoparticles embedded in an agarose growth medium,
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Smart skin for structural health

1 December 2012
When the I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed, killing 13 people and injuring 145 in August 2007, the reason was attributed to a design deficiency that resulted in a gusset
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Improved fuel cells with nano carbon

1 December 2012
Fuel cells are regarded as a promising source of power for a wide array of devices, including vehicles, as well as a host of other portable and stationary applications, being capable of providing high
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CNTs as chemical 'trigger' in uniforms

1 December 2012
A new military uniform material that repels chemical and biological agents using a carbon nanotube fabric could be in use on the front line within ten years.
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Enzymatic pre-treatment eliminates infectious bacteria

1 December 2012
Researchers at the Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology Group (GBMI) of Spain's Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) have improved the antimicrobial properties of medical textiles using an enzy
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Body-adhering absorbent article

1 December 2012
A novel and discrete feminine care disposable article has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Shape-changing smart material

1 December 2012
Research scientists at the University of Bolton in the UK have led the development of a new shape-changing smart material.
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Study finds drop in infection with Aquacel Ag Surgical cover dressing

1 December 2012
A study examining infections following joint replacement surgery found a 78% decrease in joint infections when Aquacel Ag Surgical cover dressing was used.
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C-Ply Bi-Angle for lower weight performance

1 December 2012
Paris-headquartered Chomarat received an Innovation Award at the recent JEC Americas Show in Boston (November 7-9th) for its C-Ply Bi-Angle material, developed in co-operation with Stanford and Hanyan
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Nanocoating for air filters

1 December 2012
The plasma enhancement of nonwovens for use as filter media can provide significant benefits.
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Touchpad technology from TRW

1 December 2012
Among 2012 innovations from TRW Automotive, based in Livonia, Michigan, USA, is a new capacitive touchpad sensor incorporating advanced handwriting recognition software to help drivers and passengers
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Lighting up Battersea Power Station

1 December 2012
At the launch for the UK's new EE 4G mobile network held at Battersea Power Station in London, singer Nicole Scherzinger showcased the latest creation from UK design team CuteCircuit.
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Light capture potential of spider silk

1 December 2012
The incredibly high strength of spider's silk as a material has long been something scientists have attempted to emulate. Now physicists are exploring its ability to also very effectively catch light.
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