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June 2007

Imports continue to dominate Indian medical textiles markets

1 June 2007

India's market for medical textiles grows 10-12%, making it one of the fastest growing sectors in the country.

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Fabric with higher protection and greater comfort launched at IDEA07

1 June 2007
Polymer Group (PGI) launched MediSoft Ultra, an advanced high-performance fabric for medical garments and other single-use apparel, at April's IDEA07 International Engineered Fabrics Conference and Ex
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Polysulphonamide fibre introduced

1 June 2007
China's Shanghai Tanlon Fiber Co Ltd will introduce a new fibre based on polysulphonamide (PSA) at Techtextil/ Avantex 2007 (12-14 June 2007, Frankfurt, Germany).
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US company claims first ready-to-use carbon nanotube textile

1 June 2007
Nanocomp Technologies Inc (based in Concord, New Hampshire, USA) says it has successfully produced a revolutionary textile material from long, carbon nanotubes.
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GE Plastics invests to develop more resins for flame-retardant, high-temperature fibres

1 June 2007
GE Plastics is developing materials for manufacturers of fabrics and textiles that must comply with ever stricter flame, smoke and toxicity regulations.
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Bandage formuscle fibre tears

1 June 2007
A bandage for the relief of musculature in muscle fibre tears of the limbs has been developed by Beiersdorf.
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Versatile basaltic fibre makes its debut at JEC

1 June 2007
Asamer Basaltic Fibers GmbH introduced a fibre (ASA.TEC) based on basalt at the JEC Composites show in Paris, France in April 2007, claiming the chemical composition of its product could be tailored t
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Self-cleaning and electronic textiles from BASF at Techtextil/Avantex

1 June 2007
At the forthcoming Techtextil/Avantex 2007 (Frankfurt, Germany, 12-14 June), BASF says it will display a number of solutions for technical textiles based on projects with selected partners.
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Placebo-type compression stocking

1 June 2007
A placebo-type compressive orthosis stocking has been developed by Innothera Topic International.
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Johns Manville increases production capacity for filtration media by 20%

1 June 2007
From its European headquarters in Bad Homburg, Germany, Johns Manville has announced it will expand production capacity for its Micro-Aire Filtration Media by approximately 20% at its Wertheim, produc
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China fact-finding mission

1 June 2007
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is now accepting applications for companies interested in a special business fact-finding mission to China.
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Saint-Gobain Vetrotex increases production capacity of Twintex composite reinforcement

1 June 2007
Saint-Gobain Vetrotex's Reinforcement & Composites unit has increased its European production capacity for the reinforcement based on thermoplastic and glass fibres (Twintex(r)) by 25% at its plan
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Carbon cloth gets wider

1 June 2007
Mast Carbon Advanced Products, a UK specialist in activated carbon textiles, has increased the width of its standard activated carbon cloth.
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Supportive binder

1 June 2007
A binder for supporting the abdomen,back,ribs or breasts is outlined in US Patent 7 160 262 by Trenna Wicks of Derry, Philadelphia,USA.
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Patient gowns are less revealing

1 June 2007
DCS Designs of Portsmouth,UK, has developed a range of healthcare products that aims to promote dignity, comfort and safety for patients and hospital staff.
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Frankfurt to showcase the best of innovation in technical textiles

1 June 2007
Another Techtextil/Avantex beckons with the promise of all the latest innovations. But with 1000 or more exhibitors to assess in just three days, how will visitors find what they are looking for?
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Battery separators--niche market with strong growth potential

1 June 2007
The rapidly changing advanced battery industry could experience the explosive growth usually associated with emerging industries according to US analysts.
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North American yarns market--striving for the right blend

1 June 2007
Blending fibres to achieve specific technical objectives is a growing trend for NorthAmerican yarn spinners as fabric companies and their customers strive to put something unique in the market, report
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Two-ply high-performance absorbent structure

1 June 2007
A high-capacity, thin and highly conformable absorbent structure is featured in US Patent 7 176 149 by Buckeye Technologies.
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Stylish clothing made of silver fabric

1 June 2007
A range of night clothing incorporating Biotech silver fabric,which is claimed to kill the methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)"superbug",has been launched in the UK.
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Device for preventing and/or healing pressure ulcers

1 June 2007
A protective device for preventing and/or healing pressure (decubitus) ulcers (bedsores) has been developed by US researchers.
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Dressing with improved fluid handling properties

1 June 2007
A method for producing a wound dressing with improved fluid uptake, retention and removal properties is disclosed in US Patent 7 154 017 by Ossur. The device features:
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Tyco to acquire AbsorbaTack technology fromSorbx

1 June 2007
Tyco Healthcare's Surgical Devices business has acquired Sorbx's AbsorbaTack product and related assets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Wide carbon cloth launched

1 June 2007
Activated carbon textiles producer MAST Carbon Advanced Products has increased the width of its standard activated carbon fabric.
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Scab-protecting bandage

1 June 2007
An improved bandage for application to a wound scab is provided in US Patent 7 176 343.
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Hydrogel dressing previewed at European conference

1 June 2007
Biotechnology firm Archimed previewed its latest product,Oxyzyme, at the 17th conference of the European Wound Management Association held in May 2007 in Glasgow,UK.
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Odour adsorption agent

1 June 2007
An odour adsorption agent for use in a hygiene article is described by Paul Hartmann in US Patent 7 163 745.
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Getting to grips with mechanical risk

1 June 2007
Mapa Spontex UK Ltd has added two gloves to its Ultrane range, which are designed to combine optimum protection against mechanical risks with good dexterity and grip.
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Staying safe in the sun

1 June 2007
Cabana Life is hitting the shops with a new line that combines fashion with function, offering stylish clothing with an ultraviolet (UV) radiation protection factor (UPF) of more than 50.
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Adidas backs Cognis active reload concept

1 June 2007
Will the concept of recharging clothing to regain the efficacy of active ingredients catch on?
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SmartShirt ready for field trials

1 June 2007
Sensatex has announced that it will shortly begin field trials of its patented SmartShirt System.
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Thin coating cuts costs

1 June 2007
Wacker, headquartered in Munich, Germany, will be showcasing a novel liquid silicone rubber for the heat-resistant coating of industrial textiles at Techtextil 2007, in Frankfurt from 12-14 June.
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Nylon nanocomposites partnership

1 June 2007
NaturalNano has signed a joint development agreement with Nylon Corporation of America (NYCOA), a leader in the nylon polymerization and compounding industry.
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International partnering the key for nano-enabled products

1 June 2007
As nanotechnology investments and product revenues grow - $12.4 billion was invested in nanotech R&D worldwide in 2006, and over $50 billion worth of nano-enabled products were sold - cross-border
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Titanium Dioxide for UV absorbing textiles

1 June 2007
Nano Chemical Systems Holdings plans to shortly launch a nano-enhanced fabric protection system.
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Philips R&D adds photoluminescence mapping system

1 June 2007
Supplier of metrology equipment Nanometrics has successful installed its VerteX photoluminescence mapping system at the Philips Electronics Microsystems Plaza (MiPlaza) R&D centre in Eindhoven, th
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Nanotubes could purify water

1 June 2007
Researchers in the USA have found a new way to control the flow of water through carbon-nanotube membranes with an unprecedented level of precision.
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Cool Zone garments at SPESA Expo 2007

1 June 2007
At SPESA Expo 2007 from 8-10 May in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, attendees will be able to see a customized garment being printed, cut and sewn in an area called the Cool Zone.
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Human Solutions to present new 3D body scanners

1 June 2007
Human Solutions, based in Troy, Michigan, USA, will introduce the new Vitus Smart LC 3D Body Scanner at the SPESA expo 2007, to be held in Miami, Florida from 8-10 May.
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Nanomaterials boom over, says latest report

1 June 2007
The nanomaterials boom is over and future growth opportunities in the nanotechnology sector will lie in pharmaceutical and healthcare applications of nanotechnologies, according to a new report from C
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Move for Future Shape

1 June 2007
Future Shape GmbH plans to move into the high-tech Arcone Technologie Center in Hohenkirchen, Germany in 2008.
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Bold moves in bio and nano

1 June 2007
DuPont's achievements in the areas of nanofibres and biomaterials were recognised during the recent IDEA nonwovens exhibition held at the Miami Beach Convention Centre in Florida, USA.
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Self-cleaning and e-textiles from BASF

1 June 2007
At the forthcoming Techtextil 2007 in Frankfurt from 12-14 June, BASF will showcase a number of solutions for technical textiles based on cooperations with partners.
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Smith & Nephew buys BlueSky Medical

1 June 2007
With its acquisition of BlueSky Medical Group Inc, Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management business has taken its first steps into the market for negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).
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Demonstration centre for radiofrequency identification technology open in Finland

1 June 2007
ADT, Salpomec and UPM Raflatac have combined resources to open a centre that will demonstrate to garment manufacturers, brand owners, retailers and logistics providers how radiofrequency identificatio
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Europeans to form body to protect synthetic sports surfaces

1 June 2007
Many of Europe's leading manufacturers of synthetic sports surfaces have opted to gather together to form an association with the aim of protecting the rapidly growing industry's image and prospects.
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Anti-dumping duties on polyester staple fibres hurting European nonwovens producers, says EDANA

1 June 2007
Members of EDANA, the International Association serving the nonwovens and related industries, are expressing deep concern about the decision of the European Commission (EC) to introduce provisional pu
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The Times to run special nanotech supplement

1 June 2007
The Institute of Nanotechnology will be collaborating with MediaPlanet on the forthcoming Nanotechnology III report, which will be included as a supplement with the June 28th edition of The Times.
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Strong US sales boost Eleksen

1 June 2007
Eleksen Group reported its first annual results following the company's admission to AIM in May last year.
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ThermoKnitt on display

1 June 2007
EXO's ThermoKnitt was showcased on the Scottish Enterprise Stand at the International Wool Textile Organisation Congress which took place in Edinburgh on 15 May.
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