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June 2008

New PE fibre out-performs para-aramids

1 June 2008
A new high strength melt spinning polyethylene fibre with superior lightness and cut resistance has been developed by Japan's Toyobo.
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NanoAg+ for hospital protection

1 June 2008
Hill-Rom is to incorporate NanoHorizon's antimicrobial technology into its patient support surfaces.
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Disruptor recognition

1 June 2008
At the recent Index nonwovens show in Geneva, Switzerland, Ahlstrom claimed the Innovation Award in the Nonwovens Rollgoods category for Disruptor.
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T-shirts will be talking in two years: Philips

1 June 2008
In the next stage of its Lumalive development, Philips aims to unveil a "truly electronic textile" product within two years, and while there are still obstacles to be overcome, believes they are not i
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New options explored with NanoSpider

1 June 2008
The vast amount of research and development work currently being carried out worldwide into nanofibre production was emphasised at a recent conference held by Elmarco - the developer of NanoSpider tec
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No-sew behind VitalJacket and LZR

1 June 2008
The success of the latest Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit is in part down to the No-sew Technology developed by Petratex Confeccoes of Portugal.
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Unilever backing for P2i

1 June 2008
P2i has secured substantial additional funding to allow it to accelerate the introduction of its ion-mask technology across its chosen market segments and expand its operations to maximise market pene
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