January 2013

Absorbent body with adjusted fibre orientation

1 January 2013

Unicharm has developed an absorbent body for a disposable hygiene article in which the fibre orientation, as well as the fibre basis weight and shape, may be adjusted.

Inflatable hernia patch

1 January 2013

An improved patch for repairing an intra-abdominal defect, such as a hernia, is disclosed in US Patent 8 317 872 by Jason Adams.

Drapes with a stretchable edge

1 January 2013

Molnlycke Health Care has launched Barrier Flex surgical drapes with a stretchable adhesive edge. The devices can be used to drape contours of the body, such as the head, neck and breast.

Hollow-fibre membranes help to harvest algae for biofuels

1 January 2013

Pall Corp is actively promoting a membrane-separation technology based on hollow fibres for the processing of the algal biomasses that are being grown in the search for alternatives to fossil fuels.

TenCate Advanced Armour opens sales office in United Arab Emirates

1 January 2013

Part of its strategy to expand its local presence in major markets for armour materials and to support defence programmes in these regions, TenCate Advanced Armour, which is based in Vissenbjerg, Denm

Self-powered intelligent textiles based on nanotube yarn

1 January 2013

Scientists in Australia are part of a global team developing a new artificial muscle, which also has potential for use in self-powered intelligent textiles that could automatically react to environmen

High-speed production of core-sheath fibres

1 January 2013

A US company claims to have made dramatic progress in the development of an electrospinning technology with a high throughput for core-sheath fibres.

Base-layer garment to keep athletes warm and comfortable

1 January 2013

A base-layer garment designed for athletes undertaking strenuous exercise combines the moisture-wicking properties of polyester (PES) with the support and movement of elastane (spandex).

Business Research centre for high performance fibres opens its doors

1 January 2013

The Center of High Performance Fibre Materials (CFM) opened at the Institut fur Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, on 7 December 2012.

Support stockings for treating venous leg ulcers

1 January 2013

An improved compression or support stocking has been developed by Paul Hartmann.

Under-patient surgical drapes

1 January 2013

Safe, under-patient surgical drapes that are said to be deployable easily and without fail have been developed by Tamra West of Rochester, New York, USA.

Ontex appoints new Chief Executive Officer

1 January 2013

With effect from the first quarter of 2013, Charles Bouaziz has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Belgium-based producer of private-label disposable hygiene products Ontex.

Artificial muscles based on nanotube yarn

1 January 2013

Australian scientists are part of a global team developing a new artificial muscle that has possibilities for use in self-powered intelligent textiles that could automatically react to environmental c

Disposable absorbent articles comprising non-biopersistent inorganic vitreous microfibres

1 January 2013

Disposable absorbent articles with a distribution member comprising non-biopersistent inorganic vitreous microfibres are disclosed by Procter & Gamble in US Patent 8 198 505.

Nano-enhanced haemostatic bandage materials

1 January 2013

Methods, systems and apparatus for nanomaterialenhanced haemostatic medical devices are disclosed in US Patent 8 304 595 by Nanosys.

South Korean producer chooses Tencel for topsheet

1 January 2013

South Korean company Yejimiin has launched a new range of sanitary pads featuring a topsheet made of Lenzing's Tencel lyocell fibre.

Fibertex Personal Care opens Indian office

1 January 2013

Fibertex Personal Care has opened a new sales office in New Delhi, India. In addition, the Denmark-based maker of spunbond nonwovens has appointed Ajay Sahni as country manager for India.

Barbed sutures from blown films

1 January 2013

Covidien has proposed methods and systems for forming barbed sutures from blown films.

Sensor technology tested on adult incontinence products

1 January 2013

Sensor technology has been used to create the SmartBrief, described as an "intelligent adult brief" by Lynn Wilson, founder of The CareGiver Partnership, a US retailer of incontinence products.

Full-scale production of flax fibre begins in 2013

1 January 2013

Canada-based Crailar Technologies Inc is on the verge of manufacturing flax fibre at its first full-scale plant.

Teijin opens pilot plant for rapid moulding of carbon-fibre composites

1 January 2013

A pilot plant has begun operations using a technology that its Japanese developer claims is capable of moulding carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRPs) in less than one minute (see also, Advanc

Multifunctional workwear

1 January 2013

A range of multifunctional safety garments is now available for welders, electricians and industrial workers at risk from electrical hazards, fire and heat, liquid chemicals and outdoor environments.

Nonwovens driving auto growth

1 January 2013

Nonwovens are being employed increasingly in vehicles because of their low weight and low cost, according to a new report which predicts the use of textiles in the automotive industry is set for signi

Laser and enzymes project

1 January 2013

A collaborative research project between De Montfort University (DMU) and Loughborough University is investigating the colouring and patterning of textiles using enzymatic and laser processing technol

SAP expansion for agriculture

1 January 2013

The superabsorbent polymers which have been combined with nonwovens to make today's nonwoven absorbent hygiene products so effective are being extended to agricultural use.

Piezomorphic linings enhance comfort

1 January 2013

Research scientists at the University of Bolton have led the development of a new material which undergoes dramatic changes in shape on simple stretching or compression.

Cellulose advantages for composites

1 January 2013

Thermoplastic composites employing sustainably sourced cellulose fibres as their reinforcement additive are being launched by Weyerhaeuser, headquartered in Federal Way, Washington, USA.

Wearable Technologies 2013

1 January 2013

The 2013 Wearable Technologies Conference will again be held alongside the ISPO sports show in Munich, Germany, on February 4th, featuring new developments for sport, health and fitness and consumer a

Wearables and the 'X-Ray of Psychiatry'

1 January 2013

Since the early days of wearable computing, health-related applications have been the main driving force.

Alexium adopts FR treatment for conventional ovens

1 January 2013

Over the past six months, Alexium's non-halogenated FR chemistry for nylon has been developed so that it can now be applied by standard heat curing oven, in addition to the company's proprietary micro

Mitsubishi opts for V-Lap

1 January 2013

Teijin's V-Lap lightweight, sound-absorbing polyester nonwovens have been selected for use in the floor carpet of the new Mitsubishi Outlander, a midsize crossover vehicle launched in Japan in October

Carpet wastewater as a new performance material

1 January 2013

Dordan Manufacturing, a resins manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois, has introduced the first thermoformed sample of the algae-plastic developed by Algix, of Bogart, Georgia.

Lineo to supply flax reinforcement for road-racing bicycle

1 January 2013

Lineo of St Martin du Tilleul, France, is to supply flax fibres to the international bicycle manufacturer Merida for use in its latest model for road racing, the Scultura SL.

Cellulose fibre shows its advantages as a reinforcement

1 January 2013

Thermoplastic composites reinforced with sustainably sourced cellulose fibres are being launched by Weyerhaeuser of Federal Way, Washington, USA.

Automotive textile use to grow

1 January 2013

The use of textiles in the automotive industry is set for significant growth, according to the latest analysis by Textiles Intelligence (TI) of Wilmslow, UK.

Nanofibre route to synthetic fuels

1 January 2013

Inexpensive, and easy to fabricate carbon-based nanofibre materials are the key to a new 'co-catalyst' system that can convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide as a useful starting material for synth

Funding for biomass nanofibre manufacturer

1 January 2013

CelluComp, based in Burntisland, Scotland has secured GBP2.4 million in new funding from Soffinova Partners Green Seed Fund, Scottish Enterprise through its investment arm, the Scottish Investment Ban

Philips and Desso to add LED signage to flooring

1 January 2013

Philips has teamed up with carpet manufacturer Desso to develop solutions that combine LED lighting with light transmissive carpet.

Biobased fabrics from recycled PEF

1 January 2013

Avantium has demonstrated that its PEF - polyethylene furanoate - can be successfully turned into fibres for the nonwovens and textiles industries.

Supercapacitors with that essential stretch

1 January 2013

For textiles with built-in electronics to function over longer periods of time, all of the components need to be flexible and stretchable.

CNT muscles for reactive fabrics

1 January 2013

An international research team has developed a new artificial muscle with exciting possibilities for use in self-powered intelligent textiles that could automatically react to environmental conditions

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