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June 2008

Shanghai prepares to host first combined ITMA Asia and CITME

1 June 2008
Although firmly targeted at the Asian and particularly Chinese markets, the first combined ITMA Asia and CITME exhibition will still have plenty of interest to manufacturers of technical textiles.
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Zavod Elastik invests in spunlaid line

1 June 2008
Russian company Zavod Elastik has purchased a spunlaid line from Oerlikon Neumag.
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Limb encircling therapeutic device

1 June 2008
A therapeutic compression garment has been developed by CircAid Medical Products of San Diego, California,USA.Disclosed in US Patent 7 329 232, the garment (10) is made of flexible, foldable, lightwei
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South Korean court rules against Kimberly-Clark subsidiary

1 June 2008
The South Korean Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a domestic diaper manufacturer, saying it did not violate a patent of US firm Kimberly-Clark.
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Concordia Medical to move into larger facility

1 June 2008
Concordia Manufacturing of Coventry,Rhode Island, USA, is to relocate its Concordia Medical business to a new, 2285 m2 leased facility designed and built specifically for medical device manufacturing.
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FiberVisions offers new opportunities for carded thermal-bond nonwovens

1 June 2008
A new polypropylene fibre from FiberVisions is claimed to be creating unique opportunities for nonwovens producers to enter the bulky nonwovens market, and meet increasing demand for fabrics with impr
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ExxonMobil Vistamaxx elastomer wins Index award

1 June 2008
ExxonMobil has received the Index Award for nonwovens innovation in the raw materials category for its Vistamaxx 2125, a highly elastic,melt-spinnable elastomer that can be processed on conventional p
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Adhesive dressing

1 June 2008
A medical adhesive dressing that does not adhere to the skin is described in US Patent 7 317 134 by Corium International.
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Stockinette for cast or splint

1 June 2008
An orthopaedic stockinette developed by Brian Reaux includes a preformed sleeve of elastic fabric material.
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Knitted fabric with grip properties

1 June 2008
A prosthetic knit for medical or surgical use is highlighted in US Patent 7 331 199 by Sofradim.
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Modular neck support and redefinition structure

1 June 2008
A modular cervical (neck) support and redefinition structure is disclosed in US Patent 7 320 671 by Gail Gerstmar of Tigard,Oregon,USA.
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Pantex establishes subsidiary in UAE

1 June 2008
Pantex International has established a subsidiary,Pantex - MENA,serving theMiddle East andNorth Africa,reports Nonwovens Industry (25March 2008).Located in the United Arab Emirates,Pantex -MENA will p
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RKW-Group launches new brands and products at Index 08

1 June 2008
At the recent Index 08 held in Geneva, Switzerland, Germany-based RKW-Group presented its new RKW ProLife brand for hygiene and medical applications, including components for wipes,diapers, feminine h
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Clinical trials prove effectiveness of moist healing system

1 June 2008
A new oxygenating moist wound healing system has been shown to completely heal or significantly improve chronic and infected wounds, such as ulcers and postoperative wounds.
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Hyosung starts production in Turkey

1 June 2008
Korea-Based Hyosung has begun production of its creora(r) brand elastane (spandex) fibre at a new factory in Cerkezkoy, near Istanbul, Turkey.
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Developments in flame retardancy are the subject of hot debate

1 June 2008
Flame Retardants 2008 attracted delegates from around the world eager to learn about the latest developments in technology, testing, regulations and standards.
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Survival conference--an assessment of performance clothing

1 June 2008
Ian Holme reports that realistic assessment of performance clothing was a major theme of the 29th annual Survival Conference organized by the Performance Clothing Research Group, Department of Textile
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New nonwoven processes and products on display in Geneva

1 June 2008
Index, held every three years, continues to underline the strength of the European nonwovens industry when it comes to constant innovation and the drive into new markets.
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Latest concepts in weight-saving focus of aircraft interiors show

1 June 2008
With growing concerns about the environmental impact of flying, as well as rising costs, the aircraft interiors sector is developing lighter and more environmentally friendly components, reports Geoff
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Testing facilities in India get US$11 million government boost

1 June 2008
The Indian Government has allocated Rs440 million to create four Centres of Excellence in support of its country's technical textiles industry.
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Increasing opportunities for technical textiles in composites

1 June 2008
The 2008 JEC Composites exhibition in Paris was an opportunity for technical textiles manufacturers to demonstrate the essential role they can play in an industry based on alternatives to metal.
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Demand for filters in China to approach CNY41 billion in 2011

1 June 2008
Demand for filters in China will increase by 14.4% a year up to 2011 when the market will be worth about CNY41 billion, according to the latest study.
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Long-term, rapid growth prospects predicted for India's technical textiles

1 June 2008
US Research has forecast that India's nonwoven and technical textile industry will enjoy average annual growth of 13.3% for the period 2005 to 2050, more than double the annual 5-6% expected in the US
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Avgol pulls out of possible takeover of Fiberweb

1 June 2008
Avgol Industries of Tel Aviv, Israel, has pulled out of talks on a possible offer for UK-based nonwovens producer Fiberweb.
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Phase-change materials help take the heat out of the bedroom

1 June 2008
A New bed has been enhanced by the use of a temperature-regulating technology.
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TenCate and Oranjewoud complete their acquisition of Edel Grass

1 June 2008
Following approval by the Dutch Competition Authority (NMa), Oranjewoud and TenCate completed the acquisition of Edel Grass on 14 May 2008.
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US Court rules in favour of DSM in patent infringement case

1 June 2008
ON 22 April 2008, The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas concluded a judgment in favour of DSM for patent and trademark infringement and related claims against Armor USA.
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Lantal promises pneumatic comfort for airline passengers

1 June 2008
At the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, Swiss fabrics specialist Lantal exhibited three prototypes of a new business class seat that exploits adjustable pneumatic technology.
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Nanotube papers exhibit controllable auxetic behaviour

1 June 2008
Researchers have demonstrated the auxetic properties of types of so-called "buckypaper".
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Schoeller and Clariant cooperation leads to improved NanoSphere

1 June 2008
Following last year's announcement of the strategic distribution partnership between Schoeller TechnologiesAG and Clariant, the companies have worked together to bring a new NanoSphere finish to the m
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Greener NanoSphere formulation introduced

1 June 2008
Following the announcement of the strategic distribution partnership between Schoeller Technologies AG and Clariant, the companies have worked together to bring a new NanoSphere finish to the market.
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Protection in record freefall

1 June 2008
At the end of May, Frenchman Michel Fournier will attempt to drop out of the stratosphere in a free fall jump from an altitude of 130,000 feet - 40 kilometres - above the plains of Saskatchewan, Canad
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STELLA has stretchable technologies for a range of new products

1 June 2008
Three different basic technologies for stretchable electronics have now been developed as part of the multi-company EU-backed STELLA project: The Stretchable Copper Board (SCB) is based on a polymer s
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Keeping the lid on without discomfort

1 June 2008
A new product designed to dry and freshen crash helmets has been developed by Matrix Development Technology (MDT) in the UK.
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Hohenstein study on microcapsules in textiles

1 June 2008
Microcapsules play a vital role in drug delivery systems designed to transfer substances from textiles on to and into the skin.
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Phase change for military vehicles

1 June 2008
UK automotive textiles supplier Exmoor Trim is introducing a range of temperature regulating Outlast products for vehicles.
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Merger strengthens region's advanced processing

1 June 2008
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and the Centre of Excellence for Nano, Micro and Photonic Systems (Cenamps), are to merge with immediate effect in a move that reinforces the North East region
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Nanoclays lose weight and add performance for Yamaha

1 June 2008
Among products recognised for innovation at the JEC Composites show in Paris was the WaveRunner personal watercraft which employs lightweight NanoXcel composite material developed by Yamaha Motor and
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Inteltex project looks at conductive polymer composite potential

1 June 2008
Innovation is critical to the survival of European nonwovens said Gerd Ries, chairman of EDANA, the industry organisation responsible for the recent INDEX08 nonwovens show in Geneva, Switzerland.
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New nanofinish cuts fluorochemicals

1 June 2008
Victor Group, headquartered in Quebec, Canada, is to be the exclusive mill distributor of GreenShield - an eco-friendly nanotechnology-based stain and water repellent developed by G3 Technology Innova
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Pneumatic comfort for first class flyers

1 June 2008
At the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, Swiss fabrics specialist Lantal exhibited three prototypes of a new business class seat employing adjustable pneumatic technology.
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Nanofibre facility at University of Manchester

1 June 2008
The Textiles and Paper group in The School of Materials at the University of Manchester in the UK is set to benefit from a new cutting edge nanofibre production facility.
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Growth in nanotech products

1 June 2008
The global market for nanotechnology was worth $11.6 billion in 2007 and is expected to increase to $12.7 billion in 2008 and $27 billion by the end of 2013, according to a new report.
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3D malaria fighter

1 June 2008
For decades, BASF says it has been committed to the fight against malaria and other tropical diseases.
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Polyethylene to rival para-aramid

1 June 2008
A strong,melt-spinning polyethylene fibre with superior lightness and cut resistance has been developed by Japan's Toyobo.
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Freudenberg introduces nonwoven made of post-consumer recycled chips

1 June 2008
Freudenberg Nonwovens' Spunlaid Division North America has launched a post-consumer recycled (PCR) product range within its portfolio of spunlaid nonwoven polyester fabrics.
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Nano level mixing without bubbles

1 June 2008
In the arena of high technology and high performance materials, the uniform dispersal of nano-sized particles in substrates such as resin is extremely difficult.
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New applications will boost silver inks market

1 June 2008
The market for silver conductive inks will almost triple over the next eight years to reach $2.4 billion by 2015, according to a new report from NanoMarkets.
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Transition time for US nanotech initiative

1 June 2008
In 2001, the USA launched the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), the federal coordinating programme for nanotechnology research which has received $7.2 billion in funding since inception.
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Auxetic behaviour of nanotubes

1 June 2008
When most materials are stretched in one direction, they get thinner in the other directions - like a rubber band.
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