January 2003

Healthcare and Medical Textiles Network Conference

1 January 2003

Belfast is to host the UK's first Healthcare and Medical Textiles Network Conference on 23-24 January 2003.

Diamond coatings for aramids

1 January 2003

A diamond-like coating (DLC) improves the flexural rigidity of aramid fibres and suppresses their low yielding behaviour, according to US inventors.

Abrasion and wrinkle resistance

1 January 2003

An abrasion- and wrinkle-resistant finish for fabrics that, its inventor claims, is effectively permanent is the subject of International Patent 01/18304.

Hydrophilic fibre excels in high-speed processability

1 January 2003

A hydrophilic fibre claimed to excel in high-speed processability has been developed by Chisso.

Belt reduces back pain while lying down

1 January 2003

A flexible padded belt adapted to be worn by a person in a horizontal position has been developed by Mary Pearcey of Sarasota, Florida, USA.

Durably wettable liquid-pervious web prepared using radiation curing

1 January 2003

A durably wettable liquid-pervious web prepared using a radiation curing process has been developed by Procter & Gamble.

As a result of advances in dye formulation and dyeing technologies, Klopman has developed a range of specially formulated dark colours that can be combined with its range of high-visibility fabrics ca

Conductive fibres

1 January 2003

A Japanese firm has patented a fine electrically conductive fibre, as well as a conductive yarn made from the fibre.

Fluid control

1 January 2003

A Japanese inventor (US Patent 6 407 015) has devised a fabric that can control the flow of fluids.

Multilayer thermally bonded nonwoven fabric used for liner

1 January 2003

A multilayer thermally bonded nonwoven fabric that has particular application as a liner in a disposable absorbent product is disclosed in US Patent 6 468 931 by BBA Nonwovens Simpsonville (formerly F

Santa Clarita begins diaper-recycling

1 January 2003

Santa Clarita, California, is piloting the USA's first recycling programme for diapers.

Draw-tight elastic cord

1 January 2003

A cord with a diameter that shrinks under tension is the subject of International Patent WO 00/61844.

Variable stretch material for personal care absorbent items

1 January 2003

A stretchable nonwoven web (or a laminate of a stretchable nonwoven web and an elastic sheet) for use in personal care absorbent items is disclosed by Kimberly-Clark.

Comfortable elastic stockings

1 January 2003

Comfortable compressive orthoses such as elastic stockings or tights have been developed by Innothera Topic International of Arcueil, France.

Centerpulse sells Vascutek business to Terumo

1 January 2003

Centerpulse of Zurich, Switzerland, has sold its Vascutek vascular prosthesis business to Japan's Terumo Corp for $170 million.

Lower shrinkage polypropylene

1 January 2003

A US company claims to have found a way to make polypropylene fibres with lower shrinkage.

Playtex considers strategic options including sale

1 January 2003

Tampon manufacturer Playtex Products of Westport, Connecticut, USA, is looking at strategic growth options for the company, including the possible sale of a part or all of the company.

Fabric for hernia repair

1 January 2003

A three-dimensional knitted prosthetic fabric has been developed by Sofradim of Trevoux, France.

Healthcare and Medical Textiles Network Conference

1 January 2003

Belfast is to host the UK's first Healthcare and Medical Textiles Network Conference on 23-24 January 2003.

Fabric for hernia repair

1 January 2003

A three-dimensional knitted prosthetic fabric has been developed by Sofradim of Trevoux, France.

Safety restraint for children with special sensory needs

1 January 2003

Two Texans have invented a safety restraint for children travelling in automobiles. Tana Wade and Lucia Cook Queen disclose their development in US Patent 6 383 130.

Polyester for nonwovens

1 January 2003

Toyo Boseki KK has developed hydrophilic polyester supplied as an aqueous dispersion that is intended for making nonwovens.

Process overcomes problems of high-absorbency materials

1 January 2003

A method for preparing an absorbent article with a reduced likelihood of superabsorbent shifting is described by BASF Corp in US Patent 6 417 425.

Coloplast extends Hungarian factory

1 January 2003

Denmark-based medical product maker Coloplast is adding another 9500 m2 to its manufacturing facility in Tatabanya, Hungary, where it plans to double the workforce and extend products made there to in

Thermoplastics reinforced with unidirectional fibres

1 January 2003

A Swiss company has developed a way to reinforce thermoplastic bands by using pressure impregnation of a fibre strand.

Flushable fibrous structures

1 January 2003

A flushable fibrous structure for use in absorbent articles such as diapers and incontinence pads has been developed by Procter & Gamble.

Tyre cord - rayon or polyester?

1 January 2003

Acordis Industrial Fibers in Arnhem, The Netherlands, makes two completely different types of tyre cord: Diolen polyester and Cordenka high-tenacity rayon.

Method for making diapers containing superabsorbent

1 January 2003

A method for making superabsorbent-containing diapers has been developed by Weyerhaeuser.

Removal of exudate speeds healing

1 January 2003

A new range of wound dressings is being introduced into key European markets by Coloplast of Humlebaek, Denmark.

Accurate winding

1 January 2003

A system for simultaneously winding a series of rovings on to a support has been developed in France.

Candover to acquire Ontex

1 January 2003

Candover, a UK-based private equity firm, is to acquire private label disposable products manufacturer Ontex of Buggenhout, Belgium.

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