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February 2015

Production and consumption of polyolefins in Turkey and Europe

1 February 2015
Turkey's production of polyolefins increased by 6% between 2011 and 2013, according to the latest report from the European Association for Textile Polyolefins (EATP) of Brussels, Belgium, while key ar
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Dyeable, heat-resistant aramid from Teijin also prompts capacity expansion

1 February 2015
A dyeable meta-aramid (m-aramid) fibre with excellent thermal-resistance made its debut during the Intersec exhibition held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 18-20 January 2015.
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Heytex acquires Bondcote

1 February 2015
Bramsche, Germany-based Heytex Group says it has started 2015 by expanding its product portfolio and geographical reach through its acquisition of Bondcote Corp of Pulaski, Virginia, USA.
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Mesh implant with long term biocompatibility

1 February 2015
A mesh implant disclosed by Sofradim Production in US Patent 8 933 290 may be suitable for soft tissue repair, for instance when a permanent reinforcement is necessary, such as in treating urinary inc
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Algae-based material offers 'safe' alternative to silver ions

1 February 2015
Researchers at Sweden's KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed antibacterial fibres using bio-compatible plastics and lanosol, an antimicrobial compound commonly found in seaweeds of the fam
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Absorbent article with improved softness

1 February 2015
An absorbent article with improved softness, but without undesirably decreased strength, is disclosed in US Patent 8 841 507 by Procter & Gamble.
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Diabetic wound-healing composition

1 February 2015
Compositions and methods useful for treating wounds and enhancing wound healing, particularly for diabetic wound healing, are described in US Patent 8 835 170 by inventors from the University of Virgi
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Kimberly-Clark test-markets bladder support product

1 February 2015
Kimberly-Clark has been test-marketing a new type of incontinence product in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, since September 2014 (reports Nonwovens Industry, 18 December 2014).
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Elastic knee joint bandage with stabilizing rod

1 February 2015
A knee joint bandage (1) made of an elastic textile material (2) is described in US Patent 8 911 389 by Bauerfeind of Zeulenroda-Triebes, Germany.
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LifeThreads introduces antimicrobial medical apparel

1 February 2015
LifeThreads is introducing a medical apparel product range treated with a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered antimicrobial active ingredient that protects the fabric from harmful path
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Yarn blends emit infra-red radiation to boost althletic performance

1 February 2015
Hologenix LLC of Santa Monica, California, USA, is introducing four new types of yarn based on its proprietary technology (Celliant) that uses minerals embedded in a fibre to convert heat into infra-r
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Trilobal staple fibres for hygiene applications

1 February 2015

Polypropylene (PP) staple fibres with a unique trilobal cross-section are now available from Beaulieu Fibres International (BFI).

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Burlington Labs introduces proprietary moisture-control technology to cool athletes

1 February 2015
A moisture-control system to help cool athletes engaged in physical activities has been developed by Burlington Labs of Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
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Man-made fibres make lightweight chains to tether heavy cargo

1 February 2015
Chains based on webbings made from strong ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres are set to replace iron and steel chains for the transportation of heavy loads by road and sea.
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Fluorine-free water-repellent chosen for skiwear range

1 February 2015
A German sports equipment and clothing manufacturer, Volkl of Straubing, is to use a fluorinefree durable water-repellent technology for its next Autumn/Winter collection, which will be available worl
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Piezoelectric fabrics capable of detecting deformation

1 February 2015
Piezoelectric fabrics based on poly-L-lactide (PLLA) and carbon fibres are described as the first of their kind by the two Japanese co-developers.
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Functionalized viscose fibres help filter beer more safely than before

1 February 2015
The advantages of functionalized viscose fibres in the filtration of beer will be the central theme of a paper to be presented at Filtech (to be held on 24-26 February 2015, in Cologne, Germany) by Ph
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Concept III highlights permeable, wind- and waterproof laminate

1 February 2015
At the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, on 21-24 January 2015, Concept III of Red Bank, New Jersey, USA, exhibited a new laminate for outdoor, leisure and sportswear.
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Nonwoven filter media will be worth US$5.7 billion in 2019

1 February 2015
The need for clean, safe drinking water in many parts of the world and the need for clean air in healthcare facilities are key factors creating opportunities for the manufacturers of nonwoven filter m
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Man-made materials continue to dominate fibres

1 February 2015
CIRFS, the European Man-made Fibres Association based in Brussels, Belgium, has published the 50th edition of it statistical report on the state of the industry: Information on Man-made Fibres.
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Surgical repairs with high performance polyethylene filaments

1 February 2015
A range of textiles made from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) filaments and designed for use in surgical repairs is described in US Patent 8 845 660.
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Toray Industries to expand in Indonesia

1 February 2015
Japan's Toray Industries is to expand its nonwovens operation in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Cardiac repair patch project to receive government support

1 February 2015
A joint project to develop a long-lasting regenerative patch for cardiac repair applications has been selected for support under a Japanese government programme aimed at promoting collaboration betwee
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Temperature-reducing, healing dressing

1 February 2015
A wound dressing that is adapted to maintain a temperature different from ambient is disclosed in US Patent 8 920 830 by Laboratoire Medidom.
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Climbing the walls at Stanford

1 February 2015
The extraordinary ability of the gecko to form a strong bond with smooth surfaces by its toes and then release them with minimal effort is well known, but the downside of gecko-inspired adhesives to d
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First piezoelectric fabrics

1 February 2015
Teijin is introducing the world's first piezoelectric fabrics for wearable devices based on both polylactic acid (PLA) and carbon fibres.
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Wearable Technologies World Cup 2015

1 February 2015
More than 500 developments from around the world were submitted for the Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup 2015.
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Developer's kit for 3D electronics launched

1 February 2015
Voxel8, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, has created the world's first multi-material 3D electronics printer and announced the pre-order availability of an initial developer's kit priced at $8,999.
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Lung monitoring with smart fabrics

1 February 2015
Freudenberg and Swisstom AG have developed a system which combines electrical impedance tomography (EIT) with an electrode belt, for the real-time monitoring of the human lungs.
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Ten sensors per fibre with XelfleX

1 February 2015
XelfleX, developed by the UK's Cambridge Consultants, is a new smart textile that turns garments into active motion sensors.
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Elicarb graphene expansion at Thomas Swan

1 February 2015
The UK's Thomas Swan has started up a new integrated pilot line for the manufacture of Elicarb graphene products.
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Cardiac repair patch project

1 February 2015
Osaka Medical College, Fukui Warp Knitting and Teijin have embarked on a joint project to develop a long-lasting regenerative patch for cardiac-repair applications.
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Wearable navigator from BMW

1 February 2015
The remote parking of a BMW i3 research vehicle via a smart watch is among the innovations which will be demonstrated at the forthcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held from January 6-9 in
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3D metals, stone and wood

1 February 2015
Entirely new forms of composites are likely to arise from the latest developments in materials for 3D printing being introduced by MakerBot, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (Januar
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GBP2.8 million for UK smart fabrics development

1 February 2015
Researchers from Nottingham Trent University's Advanced Textiles Research Group (ATRG) and University of Southampton's Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) are to receive GBP2.8 million to further d
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Mesh implant for use in reconstruction of soft tissue defects

1 February 2015
A resorbable polymeric mesh implant that is intended to be used in the reconstruction of soft tissue defects has been developed by Novus Scientific.
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Gulsan to install Reicofil nonwoven line for hygiene and medical markets

1 February 2015
Gulsan Holding will add a new 20000 t-a-year spunmelt line in Turkey to support future growth (reports Nonwovens Industry, 11 December 2014).
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Absorbent fabric for a tampon

1 February 2015
An absorbent fabric for medical treatment or menstruation, more particularly for a convenient and sanitary absorbent article to be used as a tampon or a blood-absorbing fabric for surgery, has been de
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Beaulieu introduces trilobal polypropylene fibres globally

1 February 2015
European polypropylene (PP) staple fibre supplier Beaulieu Fibres International (BFI) has announced the full commercial availability of its Meraklon Trilobal PP fibres for the global hygiene market (t
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Towards a driverless future at CES 2015

1 February 2015
Wearable devices were everywhere at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas from January 6-9.
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Wearable technology: A materials goldmine

1 February 2015
In 2025 over $25 billion will be spent on formulations and intermediate materials for wearable technology, according to analyst Dr Peter Harrop of IDTechEx.
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Relieving pain with Quell

1 February 2015
NeuroMetrix, based in Waltham, Massachusetts demonstrated an over-the-counter wearable pain relief device called Quell, at the CES 2015 in Las Vegas.
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Promoting new growth with NovaBone

1 February 2015
The NovaBone Bioactive Strip is a new bone graft composed of purified fibrillar collagen and resorbable bioactive synthetic morsels being introduced to the market by Novabone Products, based in Jackso
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Funding for advanced Ebola suit

1 February 2015
An advanced protective suit for health care workers incorporating technology originally developed for cooling patients in cardiac arrest has been developed by a research team at Johns Hopkins Universi
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Stretch electronic inks from DuPont

1 February 2015
DuPont Microcircuit Materials has introduced a range of stretchable electronic ink materials for use in smart clothing applications and other wearable electronics.
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