February 2008

Lenzing Plastics buys another manufacturer of speciality fibres

1 February 2008

Lenzing Plastics GmbH, the Lenzing Group's specialist for plastics niche products, has acquired Dolan GmbH, a producer of speciality fibres based in Kelheim, Germany.

LeMaitre acquires Italian vascular graft manufacturer Biomateriali

1 February 2008

Peripheral vascular devices and implants supplier LeMaitre Vascular has acquired Italian vascular graft manufacturer Biomateriali for Euro1.8 million in cash, the assumption of Euro800 000 in intercom

Arquest sues Kimberly-Clark in diaper patent dispute

1 February 2008

Arquest has sued a Kimberly-Clark unit in a dispute over patents used in Arquest disposable diapers and training pants.

Metallocene catalyst makes stonger, more uniform polypropylene

1 February 2008

TenCate Geosynthetics of France is supplying reinforcements for the Tamarins Road project on the French island of La Reunion.

US engineers electrospin oil-repellent materials

1 February 2008

Materials that can repel oils and could have many applications in aviation, space travel and hazardous waste cleanup have been developed at the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology (MIT) in Cambridge,

Metal-plated carbon from Electro Fiber Technologies

1 February 2008

Electro Fiber Technologies (EFT) LLC has commercialized its patented, metal-plated carbon fibre products intended for use in aerospace, defence, automotive, construction, medical and electronics appli

Phototherapy bandage

1 February 2008

US researchers have developed a phototherapy bandage capable of providing radiation to a localized area of a patient for accelerating wound healing and pain relief, photodynamic therapy and aesthetic

Lenzing invests heavily in cellulose

1 February 2008

Lenzing Group, a world market leader in cellulose fibres, is to continue expanding production capacity at its second largest site, PT South Pacific Viscose (SPV) in Purwakarta, Indonesia.

Peratech acquires Eleksen

1 February 2008

Peratech has completed the acquisition of Eleksen from administrator Deloittes, bringing together two of the leading pioneers in sensor-enabled smart clothing.

Ceramic-fibre suit is more comfortable

1 February 2008

Developed by Japanese clothing company Aoyama Trading in collaboration with Woolmark Japan, the Su-Su-Suit is a lightweight garment with a high level of air permeability.

m.doc dressings with nanofibres

1 February 2008

Alltracell's m.doc wound dressing products incorporating nanofibre layers are expected to appear on the market before the middle of 2008.

First Quality to acquire Covidien's retail products business

1 February 2008

First Quality Enterprises is to acquire Covidien's Retail Products business for US$335m, subject to certain adjustment provisions.Covidien's Retail Products business, headquartered in King of Prussia,

Disposable diaper having folding guides for improved fit

1 February 2008

A disposable diaper having folding guides for improved fit is described in US Patent 7 264 614 by Unicharm.

Dutch investment firm buys Diolen

1 February 2008

Traction Partners of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has acquired Diolen Industrial Fibers, one of Europe's largest producers of polyester fibres.

High growth for biodegradable polymer markets

1 February 2008

The global market for biodegradable polymers reached 245 million kg in 2007,according to a new report from BCC Research.

Hypoallergenic materials

1 February 2008

Offering high resistance, low density and recyclability, fibres of the curaua plant (Ananas erectifolius)--an Amazonian giant bromelia belonging to the pineapple plant family--are being tested as a re

Getinge acquires Boston's cardiac and vascular surgery businesses

1 February 2008

Following an agreement announced in November 2007, US medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific has completed the sale of its cardiac surgery and vascular surgery businesses to the Getinge Group o

Disposable diaper capable of being put on back to front

1 February 2008

A disposable diaper that can be put on from either the front or the back of a wearer has been developed by Kao.

US standards to call forwater proof anti-ballistic vests

1 February 2008

The latest National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard 0101.06,Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor, possibly in force as early as the middle of 2008, mandates a number of requirements includi

Polymer Group increases price of medical nonwovens

1 February 2008

Nonwovens producer Polymer Group is introducing price increases of 5-7% on selected nonwovens roll goods used in medical and other applications, owing to sustained high raw material costs.

Ahlstrom to invest in medical nonwovens production in India

1 February 2008

Fibre-based materials producer Ahlstrom is to invest Euro38 million in a new medical nonwovens plant in India.

Kinetic Concepts files lawsuit against Innovative Therapies

1 February 2008

US medical technology company Kinetic Concepts (KCI), a supplier of advanced wound care and therapeutic surfaces, has filed a lawsuit in the state District Court in Bexar County, Texas,USA, against In

Flexible SilverClear nanocoating

1 February 2008

CTT Group in Canada has introduced SilverClear, a new non-toxic, silver solution made of nanosized, slightly soluble silver salt crystals, which can be applied in different finishing/coating processes

Functional range from Waxman

1 February 2008

Waxman Speciality Products, a new division of the UK-based Waxman Group, has launched the So range of fibre-based products aimed at the speciality textile market.

Sympatex introduces 100% recyclable laminate

1 February 2008

Ecocycle-SL from Sympatex Technology is being hailed as the the first laminate on the market that can be completely recycled.

Intelligent molecules in Puma's new v1.08 football

1 February 2008

D3o has collaborated with Puma to develop the new v1.08 football.

Options for nanolayer coating

1 February 2008

Germany's Coatema has a range of coating machinery options for the application of multifunctional nanolayers and has been involved in supplying a range of systems for such processes.

NaturalNano intensifies search for more halloysite nanotubes

1 February 2008

NaturalNano is ramping up efforts aimed at developing additional domestic and international sources of halloysite nanotubes (HNT), the key component in Pleximer, the company's newly launched additive

Lithium titanate spinel set to become most important nanoparticle

1 February 2008

The global market for nanoparticles in energy, catalysis and structural applications will be worth $364.9 million in 2007 increasing to over $1.3 billion by 2012, a compound average annual growth rate

Korean garment maker to incorporate Finetex nanowebs

1 February 2008

A joint venture has been signed between Finetex and Net69Sports of Korea, called Finetex Textile Company Limited, which will sell fabrics incorporating laminated nanomembranes.

Stylish protection for the urban scooter rider with d3o

1 February 2008

New scooter brand Armadillo Scooter Wear has just launched its first ever range of scooter wear for the winter season employing d3o protective materials.

Black Magic CNT system installed in Germany

1 February 2008

Aixtron AG has installed and commissioned a Nanoinstruments Black Magic two-inch R&D unit for carbon nanotube (CNT) growth at the Physics and Chemistry Research Facility, University of Tuebingen,

Peratech buys Eleksen to bring ElekTex, SOFTswitch and QTCs under one roof

1 February 2008

Peratech has completed the acquisition of Eleksen from administrator Deloittes, bringing together the two leading pioneers in sensor-enabled intelligent clothing.

Bacteria-resistant silver pyjamas

1 February 2008

A range of stylish antimicrobial nightwear with silver has been launched by Allana,which specializes in clothing for people with physical disabilities.

Refit for all of Qatar's armed forces

1 February 2008

Qatar's armed forces are totally redeveloping their portfolio of uniforms in a project that requires the collection of anthropometric data from 3200 military personnel, according to a German software

Tape with weft-insert warp knit reinforcement

1 February 2008

A tape reinforced with a weft-insert warp knitted (WIWK) fabric has been developed by Milliken.

Self-inflating foot cushion claimed to reduce risks of deep vein thrombosis

1 February 2008

A self-inflating precision foot cushion has been introduced that is claimed can reduce the risks of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Czech Republic plasma project underway

1 February 2008

Nonwovens manufacturer Pegas is exploring the use of plasma treatment as a means of reducing the amount of functional additives currently used on its materials supplied to the hygiene industry.

Toray moves into Chinese water treatment

1 February 2008

Toray Industries has entered into a US$35 million joint venture agreement with the China National BlueStar Group to produce membrane and nanofibre-based water treatment products.

Aligning nanotubes

1 February 2008

Carbon nanotubes are attractive candidates for use as the active elements in the next generation of electronic devices but it has proved incredibly difficult, however, to align them within device arch

Sorting the nanorods from the nanoribbons

1 February 2008

BSI British Standards has announced the publication of nine documents for nanotechnology terminology and guidance for UK industry which will support worker, public and environmental safety and underpi

Diverse markets for nanofibre webs

1 February 2008

The markets for nanofibre nonwoven webs - in terms of end-uses, logistical requirements and the prices they can attract - vary widely.

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