June 2010

India's National Fibre Policy to boost production of specialities

1 June 2010

The Indian Ministry of Textiles' much awaited National Fibre Policy is expected to give a major boost to the production and development of speciality fibres used in technical textiles within the count

Recron Malaysia developing flame retardant and antimicrobial products

1 June 2010

Recron Malaysia is reported to be developing bed linen for the health sector and also hospital uniforms and head scarves worn by Muslim women in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Body part dressing

1 June 2010

A dressing with a flexible sleeve shaped to accommodate a cylindrical shaped body part, such as a finger, palm, wrist, arm, toe, foot, ankle, leg or the penis, is described in US Patent 7 645 252 by B

Replaceable absorbent core components

1 June 2010

Procter & Gamble has developed disposable hygiene articles with replaceable absorbent core components having regions of liquid permeability and impermeability on the same surface.

Derma Sciences launches Xtrasorb foam dressing

1 June 2010

Medical device and pharmaceutical producer Derma Sciences has launched Xtrasorb Foam dressing, the company's first entry into the US$300 million foam wound dressing market.

US agency warns of counterfeit mesh

1 June 2010

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned doctors and patients about counterfeit polypropylene surgical mesh products being illegally marketed in the USA under the C R Bard/Davol brand name

Body-shaped carboxymethylated cellulosic dressing

1 June 2010

Body-shaped wound dressings comprising cellulosic fabric that has been carboxymethylated at the wound contacting surface have been developed by ConvaTec.

Derma Sciences establishes European subsidiary

1 June 2010

USA-based medical device and pharmaceutical producer Derma Sciences has established an international subsidiary, Derma Sciences Europe, and will be opening an office near London, UK.

Carbon fibres from lignin

1 June 2010

The discovery of a method for converting commercially derived lignin into fibres could open the way to a new source of raw materials for carbon fibres, according to Weyerhaeuser Co of Federal Way, Was

High interest in Oasis SAF at Chinese hygiene products exhibition

1 June 2010

Technical Absorbents (TAL) reports that it enjoyed "huge success" at the 17th China International Tissue and Disposable Hygiene Products Exhibition (CIHPEC) held in April 2010 in Nanjing, Jiangsu, Chi

Large-capacity spools increase amount of tape in diaper lines

1 June 2010

At the recent IDEA10 nonwovens exhibition held in Miami, Florida, USA, Avery Dennison Specialty Tape Division demonstrated how the supply of closure products on large-capacity spools increases the amo

Union fabric designed to make safer, superior upholstery

1 June 2010

Japan's Kaneka Corp has developed a union fabric that it says is flameproof and suitable for upholstery.

Reinforced absorbable multilayered material for use in medical devices

1 June 2010

Ethicon has developed a reinforced absorbable multilayered fabric that could be used in medical devices, such as all-purpose pads, wound dressings, surgical meshes, including hernia repair meshes, adh

Integrated wound dressing system

1 June 2010

A fully integrated wound dressing system is featured in US Patent 7 652 190 by Tactical Medical Solutions.

Better fabrics for side-curtain airbags

1 June 2010

An improvement to the fabrics used for car airbags, particularly of the side curtain type, is proposed by Kolon Industries Inc of Kwacheon City, Republic of Korea.

Applications of plasma systems for the treatment of textiles

1 June 2010

In a wide-ranging review, Nishkarsh Maurya, of the DKTES Textile and Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, India, considers the basic science and technology of plasma treatments for textiles, as well a

Tough, versatile and lightweight fibres are making an impact

1 June 2010

In the short space of time since it was founded, Innegrity has enjoyed fast growth, despite operating in the worst of economic conditions. John W.

Caution is the watchword for now from the world of composites

1 June 2010

Attending JEC Composites in Paris, Editor Nick Butler learned about several companies' experiences during the turmoil of 2009, their plans for emerging from the global recession, and the new markets a

Three keys: multifunctionality, sustainability and competitiveness

1 June 2010

The 22nd Congress of the International Federation of Associations of Textile Chemists and Colourists covered much of interest to those involved in technical and smart textiles.

Sell-out Shanghai show reflects industry upturn for machinery

1 June 2010

The forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME show in Shanghai, China, 22-26 June, will once again provide a platform for demonstrating the advanced features of European technology for manufacturing technical tex

Additional funding for plasma coating

1 June 2010

P2I, a UK company developing a liquid-repellent plasma coating technology, says it has raised an additional GBP5.5 million (about $8 million) to provide further working capital in support of its inter

Nonwoven can help to clean oil spills

1 June 2010

A US COMPANY believes its nonwoven product could be used to help decontaminate coastal lands and wildlife affected by the major oil spill at British Petroleum's (BP's) Deepwater Horizon well in the Gu

Testing institute expands global network

1 June 2010

The Hohenstein Institute has expanded its international presence by establishing a number of new offices around the world.

Carbon fibres in your next car?

1 June 2010

Three recent news storiesi suggest that carbon fibres could become widely adopted in consumer cars within a few years, opening a potentially massive new market.

Zoltek forms subsidiary to exploit automotive industry

1 June 2010

To speed its development of high-volume applications for lightweight carbon fibres within the automotive industry, Zoltek Companies Inc has established a new subsidiary--Zoltek Automotive Inc.

Daimler and Toray aim for mass production of composite automobile components

1 June 2010

A joint agreement (JDA) with the aim of developing automobile parts made of carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP) has been concluded between Japan's Toray Industries Inc and Daimler AG of Germany.

Fabric for heat-resistant gloves

1 June 2010

A woven or knitted fabric made with a combination of heat-resistant and fancy yarns that offers good air permeability, flexibility and is washable is the subject of a patent filed by Japan's Hayashi Y

Copolymers for thermal bonding

1 June 2010

Fibres based on copolymers of propylene and 1-hexene (and optionally another alpha-olefin) have been developed for thermal bonding applications by Italy's Basell.

Infra-red absorber

1 June 2010

A cheap fibre that can readily absorb and retain heat is the latest invention by Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd.

3D flexible core

1 June 2010

Lantor has launched a new nonwoven-based product for the composites sector called Lancore.

Improved insulation wrap

1 June 2010

US company Micrex has developed microcreped paper for more effective electrical insulation wrap.

Artificial leather with stretch

1 June 2010

Japan's KB Seiren has developed a new artificial leather called Glacem ES, which is characterised by advanced stretch properties.

PBT nanofibres in new filter media

1 June 2010

Hollingsworth & Vose is introducing a version of its Nanoweb media for the automotive air filtration with a high heat resistant version incorporating PBT nanofibres amd with the following benefits

New electret media efficiency

1 June 2010

Hollingsworth & Vose has introduced a new version of its Technostat electret media which exhibits exceptionally low resistance at any given efficiency.

Call for nude-colored hospital gowns

1 June 2010

Changing the hue of hospital gowns and bed sheets to match a patient's skin colour could greatly enhance a physician's ability to detect cyanosis and other health-related skin colour changes, accordin

US licence for Zetix fabrics

1 June 2010

UK company Auxetix has licensed the commercial rights to its Zetix technologies in the blast-mitigation and ballistic-protection markets in North America to Advanced Fabric Technologies of Houston, Te

Bio-PDO expansion

1 June 2010

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products is to increase production of bio-based 1,3 propanediol (Bio-PDO) by 35% with an expansion of its plant in Loudon, Tennessee.

Covesion 85% growth with NanoKTN support

1 June 2010

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN) has helped UK company Covesion secure funding and partnerships, enabling it to achieve growth exceeding 85% between 2009 and 2010.

Intrinsiq secures nanoparticle technology

1 June 2010

Intrinsiq Materials (IML) has secured exclusive, worldwide rights on a novel, low temperature route to making nanoparticles.

High melting point biomass resin

1 June 2010

Japan's Toyobo is embarking on a business alliance with Arkema of France for the production and sale of a new polyamide resin which has a high melting point and is manufactured using biomass materials

Silk eases electrode brain implant

1 June 2010

Scientists have developed a brain implant partially made from silk that essentially melts into place, fitting snugly to the brain's surface.

CNT and glass partnership

1 June 2010

3B-Fibreglass has signed a joint development agreement with Nanocyl to develop reinforcement solutions combining glass fibre with sizing based on carbon nanotubes (CNTs), enabling a breakthrough in th

Carbon-based protection

1 June 2010

Pavenex stitchbonded nonwoven performance fabric manufactured by US company Waubridge Specialty Fabrics provides direct contact protection from spark, weld spatter, arc flash and extreme heat and flam

Flexible composite for anti-ballistic protection

1 June 2010

A flexible composite that is resistant to ballistic projectiles and has a good resistance to the pick-up of liquids (including water) is the subject of International Patent Publication WO 2007/097780.

Surface treatment facility to open in Greer, South Carolina, USA

1 June 2010

Alexium Inc says it will complete its facility in Greer, South Carolina, USA, by the end of July 2010 from where it will supply partners with materials treated by its reactive surface technology for a

Inorganic-organic melt-extruded hybrid yarns and fibrous composites

1 June 2010

Composite fibrous structures made of combinations of inorganic-organic hybrid monofilament or multifilament yarns have been developed by Poly-Med.

Laminates for emergency shelters

1 June 2010

Protective shelters can be made from a lightweight, strong flexible and durably waterproof laminate developed by W.L. Gore & Associates of Elkton, Maryland, USA.

Nanofibre solar panels up to 80% more efficient

1 June 2010

Czech Republic energy group CEZ and Elmarco have completed the first part of their joint test project to compare the output of dye-sensitized solar panels (DSSCs) employing nanofibres with the propert

Dyneema in Germany

1 June 2010

DSM Dyneema has introduced new innovations in personal protection, developed by established suppliers to the German law enforcement market and certified to strict German requirements.

The TiO2 route

1 June 2010

Elmarco's Nanospider technology allows ceramic electrospun nanofibres composed of a wide range of metal oxides to be produced.

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