February 2010

Refastenable absorbent article

1 February 2010

A refastenable absorbent article developed by Procter & Gamble is disclosed in US Patent 7 524 313.

Carbon nanotube sizing improves performance of reinforcements

1 February 2010

Synthesizing carbon nanotubes directly on a parent fibre creates an improved reinforcement for composites, according to researchers at Lockheed Martin Corp of Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

Teijin develops silk crepe bioplastics

1 February 2010

Silk crepe producers in the city of Kyotango, Japan, are working with Teijin to develop applications for the company's bioplastic, Biofront.

Abrasion-resistant fabrics

1 February 2010

Dutch inventors claim to have developed a fabric based on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) filaments that has a higher abrasion resistance than previously observed for such materials.

Polartec to introduce 100% recycled yarn from Unifi by 2011

1 February 2010

Polartec and Unifi have announced an extension of their collaboration in the development of yarns and fabrics made from recycled materials.

Rieter to install velour carpet line from NSC Nonwovens

1 February 2010

Rieter Automotive North America Inc of Farmington Hills, Michigan, has contracted France's NSC Nonwoven to provide the equipment for a needlepunching line to make velour carpet for the automotive indu

Polyester airbag fabrics

1 February 2010

Researchers at Invista have proposed improvements to polyester filaments and fabrics woven from them that make these textiles more suitable for use in airbags.

Electrospinning of melts

1 February 2010

An international group of inventors has devised a way to make sub-micron fibres using an electrospinning process applied to a melt, not a solution.

Nano-Tex targets China

1 February 2010

Nano-Tex is to open a state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) centre in China.

Lenzing and Circle agreement to develop regenerated fibres

1 February 2010

Lenzing and Circle have signed a memorandum of under - standing to develop and commercialize regenerated fibres.

Elmarco forms alliances

1 February 2010

Elmarco and the National University of Singapore have begun work on joint projects aimed at the industrialization of products made with novel nano-scale materials.

Diffusion agent for polyester

1 February 2010

Univadine DFM is the latest diffusion agent from Huntsman Textile Effects, which it has developed for polyester and its blends.

Inherently flame-retardant stitchbonded battings

1 February 2010

Three inventors based in the USA have proposed a way to make inherently flame-retardant (FR) fabrics for such as mattresses and upholstered furniture.

Stretchable polypropylene nonwoven

1 February 2010

A polypropylene-based nonwoven fabric claimed to have excellent surface appearance and stretch properties is described in US Patent 7 585 796 by Mitsui Chemicals.

Derma Sciences obtains exclusive worldwide rights to Medihoney

1 February 2010

Derma Sciences has obtained exclusive worldwide licensing rights from Comvita New Zealand to the Medihoney range of professional wound care and skin care products.

Ayurvastra clothing claimed to promote health and cure diseases

1 February 2010

Ayurvastra textiles and clothing, made from hand-woven fabrics in which the yarn is infused with extracts of plants and herbs, are claimed to help cure such diseases as diabetes, high blood pressure,

Topsheet for absorbent article

1 February 2010

An improved topsheet for an absorbent article is disclosed by Kao in US Patent 7 534 928.

Smartfiber with zinc has odour reducing and skin-care effects

1 February 2010

Smartfiber has launched Smartcel Sensitive, claimed to be the first antibacterial fibre that incorporates the essential trace element zinc.

Bioguard gauze dressings offer safeguards against influenza viruses

1 February 2010

Speciality medical device and pharmaceutical supplier Derma Sciences has released an independent laboratory report indicating that the company's Bioguard barrier gauze dressings exhibit high antiviral

Nanotechnology helps combat hospital-acquired infections

1 February 2010

Vestagen Technical Textiles has introduced the first of a new range of nanotechnology-based speciality healthcare textiles.

Absorbent article with non-irritating refastenable seams

1 February 2010

Absorbent articles such as pant-like disposable diapers featuring non-irritating refastenable mechanical seams have been developed by Kimberly-Clark. These products:

Multiple sleeve for treating oedema

1 February 2010

A multiple sleeve for treating oedema and other swelling disorders has been developed by Tony Reid of Menlo Park, California, USA.

Winner Medical opens PurCotton pilot stores in Shenzhen, China

1 February 2010

Winner Medical Group, a leading Chinese manufacturer and exporter of medical, wound care and home care products, has opened its first three PurCotton chain stores in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, Chin

SCA to invest in personal care products in Russia

1 February 2010

To meet anticipated consumer demand, SCA is to invest in a new production line for incontinence care products at its plant in Veniov in the Tula district, Russia.

Polymer Group invests in installations in China and the USA

1 February 2010

Polymer Group Inc (PGI) has announced plans to install state-of-the-art, custom-designed, spunmelt machinery in the USA and China.

High-visibility yellow meta-aramid for industrial workers

1 February 2010

DuPont Personal Protection has developed a yellow, high-visibility version of its meta-aramid fibre (see also page 12).

Ingeo on display at the COP15

1 February 2010

At the Copenhagen Bella Centre in Denmark where the United Nations COP15 global conference on climate change was held in December, more than 20,000 square metres of ultra low carbon carpet was laid.

Nike runners with ion-mask

1 February 2010

The new Lunar Wood TZ running shoe launched by Nike is the latest high-profile product to employ P2i's ion-mask liquid repellent nano-coating technology.

Solarmer OPV sets new efficiency record

1 February 2010

Solarmer Energy, based in El Monte, California, USA, is reported to have achieved the highest conversion efficiency so far recorded for a plastic organic photovoltaic (OPV) champion cell, of 7.9%.

US LifeVest prescriptions top 20,000

1 February 2010

Zoll Medical Corporation, headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA, announced on 11 January that more than 20,000 patients at high risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) have been prescribed the L

The North Face gets connected

1 February 2010

The North Face has launched a series of products with Fibretronic's CONNECTEDwear technology as standard.

US funding for NGP process development

1 February 2010

Angstron Materials, based in Dayton, Ohio, USA, has been awarded almost $1.5 million to develop new processes for mass-producing chemically modified and functionalised nano graphene platelets (NGPs).

Project to accelerate printable organic circuits

1 February 2010

A new German research project has been announced to develop complementary circuit technology for printed organic electronics.

First boron-nitride nanotube yarns produced

1 February 2010

The first practical yarns made from boron nitride fibres have been produced with lasers by researchers in the US.

Nano-Tex moves R&D to Hong Kong

1 February 2010

Nano-Tex will open a new research and development centre in Hong Kong in the first quarter of 2010.

Nanoparticle partners

1 February 2010

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and BASF have founded IP3 (innovative products, intelligent particles, integrated processes) - a joint laboratory to develop process technology for explorin

Nanocomposites for sporting goods

1 February 2010

Applied Nanotech, based in Austin, Texas, USA, has entered into a licence and research and development agreement in respect of its carbon nanotube composite technology (epoxy/CNT) with a prominent spo

Spacers with Coolmax

1 February 2010

Heathcoat Fabrics in the UK has included Advansa's Coolmax in its collection of Spacetech spacer fabrics, offering maximum and permanent evaporative cooling.

Funding for printed LEDs development

1 February 2010

SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT), a manufacturer of single-wall and speciality multi-wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs), has been awarded two grants from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science

Smart fabrics will revolutionise pipe repairs

1 February 2010

Smart fabrics are poised to solve the problem of repairing leaking pipes in out-of-the-way locations, with the commercial launch of a new patented product and process by Kwik Pipe.

Nanosilver project with environmental impact goal

1 February 2010

Although over 1,000 kg of nanosilver is already being used each year in environmentally sensitive areas, extremely little is yet known about its effects on the environment.

Light String and ITFs add touches of luxury

1 February 2010

At the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Visteon Corporation and 3M unveiled their jointly designed 'Growth Market Car', with headlights, door handles and the centre stack highlighted

Low-cost wearable technologies for US launch

1 February 2010

Biomechanical engineering company Exmovere Holdings - which acquired the licence to the Sensatex Smart Shirt technology - is planning to launch two new wireless vital signs monitoring devices, in addi

Single pass CNT printing

1 February 2010

Carbon nanotube (CNT) inks based on the V2V ink technology developed by Chasm Technologies are being introduced by the company's partner SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc. (SWeNT).

Woven leather for airline fleet savings

1 February 2010

A major airline like Lufthansa could save between $3-3.5 million a year in replacing the leather seats of its fleet of planes with an alternative fabric, according to Austrian contract furnishings spe

Triboelectric efficiency

1 February 2010

DelStar Technologies, based in Middletown, Delaware, USA, is now the exclusive distributor of Alphastar Triboelectric - an electrostatic needlefelt manufactured by ECN Industries.

New filter for invisible office hazard

1 February 2010

At the recent A+A show for safety, health and security at work, held in Dusseldorf, Germany, manufacturer of self-adhesive system solutions Tesa presented its new Clean Air particulate filter.

P2i on the West Coast

1 February 2010

P2i has expanded its presence in the US market with the appointment of Joy Gruver as Sales Manager for Footwear and Performance Textiles, based on the West Coast.

NASA nanocoating improves airbag fabric properties

1 February 2010

NEI Corporation has developed a new silicone-based nanotechnology-enabled coating that improves the peel and tear strength of coated airbag fabrics.

Partnership to provide water purification filters

1 February 2010

Water filtration equipment employing nanofibre membranes is to be developed by the National University of Singapore (NUS) with the help of Elmarco.

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