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  2. June 2006

June 2006

Spectra finds applications in prosthetic limbs and cut-protection sportswear

1 June 2006
Honeywell's Spectra(r) fibre is now being used to make prosthetic limbs that are more comfortable to wear and last longer.
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Glass fibre knitting line to exploit growing market for wind power

1 June 2006
Owens Corining has added of a new glass fibre knitting line at its facility north of Sao Paulo in Brazil.
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Simple and proven technology for the control of bad odours

1 June 2006

Fabri-Zyme Inc,a subsidiary of the Stewart Group,has developed a novel,simple, flexible and now proven technology for controlling odours.

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Medical and Hygiene Textiles:Initiatives for Growth

1 June 2006
International Newsletters, the publishers of Medical Textiles, has published the second edition of Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth.
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Ultra-thin absorbent sheet

1 June 2006
An ultra-thin absorbent sheet for use in a disposable hygiene article is disclosed in US Patent 6 972 011 by Toyo Eizai.
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Tambrands sues First Quality over trademark infringement

1 June 2006
Tambrands, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble (P&G), has filed a lawsuit for trademark and trade dress infringement and unfair competition against private label manufacturer First Q
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Sleeveless vest with arm sling

1 June 2006
US inventors have disclosed an arm sling assembly for supporting a patient's arm with an angled orientation against the torso.
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Independent studies confirm wound healing and antimicrobial effects

1 June 2006
Two independent scientific studies are claimed to substantiate the wound healing effects and confirm the microbial efficacy of Alltracel's oxidized cellulose derivatives.
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Knitted substrate with high and low tenacity yarns

1 June 2006
A knitted substrate featuring high and low tenacity yarns has been developed by BSN Medical for use in an orthopaedic cast tape or medical bandaging product.
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Innovation in design,engineering and production of textiles

1 June 2006
Delegates at the second international conference on technical textiles - hosted again by the William Lee Innovation Centre in Manchester,UK - learnt about the many opportunities in technical textiles,
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Picanol modifies OMNIplus air-jet loom for tyre cord manufacturers

1 June 2006
Picanol has launched the OMNIplus 800 TC airjet weaving machine for the production of tyre cord--a technical fabric used to reinforce car or truck tyres.
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Smith & NephewAdvanced Wound Management appointment

1 June 2006
Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management division has appointed David Hoffman as Senior Vice President, Business Development & Strategic Planning.
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BBA Fiberweb to close lines in Simpsonville and Washougal

1 June 2006
Following continued higher energy and polypropylene costs, together with lower sales volumes, BBA Fiberweb's North American hygiene business will be further restructured.
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Cookson sells its ceramics fibres interests

1 June 2006
Cookson Group plc has agreed to sell its Ceramic Fibres business to The Morgan Crucible Company plc for US$21 million (about GBP12 million).
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German textile machinery exports dip by 5.3% to Euro3.4 billion in 2005

1 June 2006
Despite a slight decrease of exports by 5.3% in 2005, Germany has been able to maintain its position as a leading supplier of textile machinery and accessories in the world with annual exports reachin
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Jacob Holm Industries establishes production in North America

1 June 2006
John McCurry visited Jacob Holm's third,and latest, production facility,located near Asheville,North Carolina,USA.
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European approval for wound management product

1 June 2006
Following approval by the European authorities, Smith & Nephew's advanced wound management product - Acticoat Moisture Control - has been available in the region since 1 March 2006.
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Albany and Fleissner agree to cooperate to develop patterning technology for spunlace fabrics

1 June 2006
Albany International Corp and Fleissner GmbH have agreed to work together on the development and sale of new product patterning technology.
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How does our industry address its shortage of skilled workers?

1 June 2006
Amid growing industry fears of a skills shortage,it is widely agreed that the technical textiles industry needs to address issues of recruitment,training and qualifications if it is to compete success
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Antimicrobial effects from nano-silver particles

1 June 2006
An antimicrobial yarn containing nano-silver particles is disclosed in US Patent 6 979 491 by CC Technology Investment of Hong Kong.
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Process for making adhesive dressings

1 June 2006
A process for producing adhesive wound dressings is outlined in US Patent 6 977 324 by Johnson & Johnson's Brazilian subsidiary.
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More closures for BBA Fiberweb

1 June 2006
Following continued higher energy and polypropylene costs, together with lower sales volumes,BBA Fiberweb's North American hygiene business will be further restructured.
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High-temperature wash durability

1 June 2006
Treatments based on silver ions improve the durability to high-temperature washing and reduce the discolouration of fabrics, according to USA's Milliken & Co.
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Splittable multicomponent fibres form entangled web

1 June 2006
Orlandi SpA of Milan, Italy, had developed a system for making nonwovens using splittable fibres.
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Air-jet production of composite elastic yarns

1 June 2006
A continuous method for making composite elastic yarns at speeds of up to 700 m.min-1 is disclosed in International Patent WO 2004/088014.
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High stretch recovery

1 June 2006
Using fibres with latent crimp,DuPont says it has developed a nonwoven characterized by a high stretch recovery.
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Modified fibre holds electrical charge

1 June 2006
European Patent EP 1 607 518 describes a polymer fibre that can be electrically charged.
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Latent crimp provides for stretchable warp-knit

1 June 2006
US Patent 6 668 598 describes a warp-knit fabric containing no elastic fibres that can, nevertheless, stretch by 60% in both the warp and weft directions.
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Composite for linings,roof membranes and containment

1 June 2006
An unusual composite geotextile has been developed by Bayer MaterialScience LLC.
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Metallocene route improves fibreforming properties of polypropylene

1 June 2006
Atofina Research of Belgium, has developed a polypropylene that it says is more suitable for fibre production.
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Carpet is based on biomaterial

1 June 2006
Urethane Soy Systems Co Inc of Volga,South Dakota,USA, has developed a carpet made using a bio-based material.
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Stabilizing charges for electret filters

1 June 2006
US Patent 6 780 226 describes an electret filter treated with additives that it is claimed enhance the charge stability of the media.
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Reduced risk of surgical infection

1 June 2006
B Braun Medical, part of the Germany-based B Braun Group, has launched an implantable product that it claims can reduce the risk of infection after treatment for vascular disease.
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Sensatex launches SmartShirt to remotely monitor vital signs

1 June 2006
Developer of integrated smart textile systems Sensatex of Bethesda, Maryland, USA, has announced the beta (second phase) launch of its SmartShirt System.
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Made-to-measure stockings

1 June 2006
The William Lee Innovation Centre (WLIC) at the UK's University of Manchester has unveiled a system that knits made-to-measure medical compression stockings.
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Tubular compression bandage

1 June 2006
A tubular compression bandage made of elastic textile material is disclosed by Bauerfeind, a manufacturer of compression stockings, braces, orthoses, orthopaedic insoles and prostheses of Zeulenroda-T
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3M to distribute skin closure device

1 June 2006
3M Health Care has announced a licensing agreement with ClozeX Medical, a provider of skin closure devices to treat lacerations and close surgical incisions.
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Pull-Ups training pants help toddler toilet training

1 June 2006
Kimberly-Clark has introduced two new disposable products under the Pull-Ups brand to help parents and toddlers with toilet training.
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Smith & Nephew Advanced Wound Management appointment

1 June 2006
Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management division has appointed David Hoffman as Senior Vice President, Business Development & Strategic Planning.He joins Smith & Nephew from Boston Scie
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Rotor design improvements

1 June 2006
A lightweight open-end spinning rotor has been developed by Maschinenfabrik Rieter AG of Winterthur,Switzerland.
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Fibres from carbon nanotubes

1 June 2006
A simple process for forming carbon fibres from fibrils and nanotube particles is the subject of European Patent EP 1 577 427.
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