March 2003

Layer material treated with surfactant-modified odour-control

1 March 2003

Layer materials that prevent or control odour are disclosed in US Patent 6 479 150 filed by Kimberly-Clark.

Unicharm introduces improved incontinence pads

1 March 2003

Unicharm has released an improved version of its Lifree Pants Yoo Nyo Guard urine-absorbing pad designed for use inside pant-style incontinence pads, according to Nonwovens World (December 2002).

... and geosynthetics in North America

1 March 2003

The latest study predicts that US demand for geosynthetics will grow at 4.1% a year to reach 72 300 ha (865 million square yards) in 2006.

Naue Fasertechnik case studies reveal latest applications for geogrids, geosynthetic clay liners and geomembranes

1 March 2003

Three recent case studies highlight the growing importance of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs), geomembranes and geogrids, says the German manufacturer, Naue Fasertechnik of Lemforde.

Licence agreement ends patent dispute

1 March 2003

BASF and Sawgrass Technologies have reached an agreement that ends their patent dispute over dye sublimation technologies for the digital printing market.

High cross-direction elongation

1 March 2003

A nonwoven fabric in which the fibre density varies between strips of relatively high density and strips of relatively low density is disclosed in International Patent 01 12888 by First Quality Nonwov

Fabric to combat nosocomial infections

1 March 2003

Fabrics for combating and preventing nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities have been developed by MTC Medical Fibers of Jerusalem, Israel, a division of Cupron Inc of New York, USA.

Elastomeric alternative

1 March 2003

Dow Fiber Solutions has introduced a new generic synthetic fibre. The company is marketing it as Dow XLA, while the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has given it the generic description lastol.

Biodegradable superabsorbents based on L-aspartic acid

1 March 2003

Superabsorbent fibre and film compositions based on L-aspartic acid are described in US Patent 6 465 536 Solutia.

Geomembranes make contaminated site suitable for building

1 March 2003

When the Austrian firm Nordlam GmbH proposed to build a new factory on the former site of a gas factory in Magdeburg-Rothensee in Germany, geologists suspected a huge gas build-up resulting from decad

Fighting desertification

1 March 2003

A Japanese company has developed netting that can retain water and serve to assist in re-establishing vegetation on slopes. Such materials are used to help combat the advance of deserts.

Technical markets help Sandler through a difficult economic year - investments earmarked, but taxes and duties will make 2003 another tough period

1 March 2003

Sandler AG says it finished the year 2002 with a turnover of a,not126 million - comparable to the position of the year before.

US private-label diaper plant to close

1 March 2003

The largest private-label diaper producer in the USA is to close a diaper production and distribution plant later this year, and move production to other North American plants.

Supporting material for dressings and bandages

1 March 2003

Beiersdorf has developed a nonwoven backing material for orthopaedic dressings and bandages.

Composite material has high resistance to rewetting and fluffing

1 March 2003

A composite nonwoven for use in the topsheet of an absorbent hygiene article has been developed by Swedish group SCA Hygiene Products.

Melt-blown lyocell

1 March 2003

A melt-blowing technique for lyocell is disclosed in US Patent 6 306 334 by the US pulp giant The Weyerhaeuser Co.

Simplified bandage protects torso

1 March 2003

A Japanese inventor has developed a simplified bandage for use on the torso of a patient.

BASF sells nylon fibres business to Honeywell International

1 March 2003

BASF AG and Honeywell International have signed definitive agreements for two transactions. In one deal, BASF has agreed to sell its worldwide nylon fibres business to Honeywell.

Biodisintegratable nonwoven with improved fluid management

1 March 2003

A biodisintegratable nonwoven with improved fluid management properties is described by Kimberly-Clark in International Patent 01 14621.

Lining pipes

1 March 2003

The UK's Thames Water has developed a system of lining pipelines for in-situ repairs.

Ultra-high water resistance

1 March 2003

Whitford Plastics Ltd of Runcorn, UK, has developed a coated, waterproof fabric that, it claims, is superior to existing materials.

Executive seminar will discuss polyolefin markets

1 March 2003

The European Association For Textile Polyolefins (EATP), will hold its annual Executive Seminar in Barcelona, Spain, on 19-20 May 2003, taking as its theme New Markets, New Opportunities in Polyolefin

Gore extends Rastex range of fibres for filtration applications

1 March 2003

W. L. Gore and Associates has extended its range of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) products for dry filtration uses.

Picanol acquires reed manufacturer Lhenry for Global Textil Partner

1 March 2003

Picanol Group has acquired the French manufacturer of reeds for looms, Lhenry.

Why exhibiting is an essential part of the marketing mix

1 March 2003

Marketing Manager at Acordis Speciality Fibres, Dr Cynara Livera, explores the benefits of exhibiting and explains how including exhibitions in the mix can achieve a wide range of objectives, from gen

Partners to spin man-made spider silk for medical textiles

1 March 2003

Nexia Biotechnologies Inc of Canada has extended its collaboration agreement with UK-based Acordis Speciality Fibres.

Chairman for medical device institute

1 March 2003

Willie Printie, Operations Director of Ethicon, has been elected as first Chairman of Medical Devices in Scotland (MDIS), which aims to create a medical device institute at Strathclyde Medipark in Bel

Tencel wins fight over lyocell patent

1 March 2003

Tencel Ltd has won its fight to defend its technology relating to the manufacture of its Tencel(r) brand lyocell fibre.

Hydroenhancement of fabrics

1 March 2003

Textile Enhancements International Inc has developed a technique that it claims improve the appearance, cover and physical properties of woven fabrics.

Growth for nonwoven filter media...

1 March 2003

North America's market for nonwoven filter media will be worth $725 million by 2007, according to the latest study.

ITEMA appoints Managing Director for Sulzer Textil

1 March 2003

ITEMA Group - an Italian group led by Miro Radici has appointed Rolf Kehlhofer as Managing Director of Sulzer Textil, its Swiss subsidiary specializing in the production of high-quality weaving machin

Nightwear for children or incontinence sufferers

1 March 2003

A French inventor has developed garments for children who are enuretic (urine incontinent) or undergoing toilet training, or for incontinent or bedridden adults.

Non-adherent dressing made from different types of gelling fibres

1 March 2003

Bristol-Myers Squibb discloses a non-adherent wound dressing comprising fibrous material in US Patent 6 458 460.

Shelter material safe from chemical and biological weapons

1 March 2003

A UK-based developer of a material for shelters claims its product is resistant to chemical and biological warfare agents.

Growing North American market for nonwoven filter media

1 March 2003

The North American market for nonwoven filter media is expected to reach $725 million by 2007, according to the latest report from Business Communications of Norwalk, Connecticut, USA.

Safer seat belts

1 March 2003

Honeywell International has revealed a load-limiting yarn that, it claims, is particularly suitable for use in automobile safety belts.

Multilayered, high-density composite for absorbent core

1 March 2003

A multilayered composite for use in an absorbent core of a disposable hygiene product has been developed by Buckeye Technologies.

Klopman fabric for Red Cross

1 March 2003

Workwear specialist Klopman International has developed a protective fabric for use in garments worn by the Italian Red Cross and related voluntary organizations.

Membranes for waste treatment

1 March 2003

W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH has invented a cover to assist in the aerobic treatment of biodegradable waste.

Polylactide acid commercialized

1 March 2003

Cargill Dow has branded its polylactide (PLA) fibre as Ingeo. At the recent Heimtextil the fibre, formerly known as NatureWorks, was evident in a number of bedding products.

Stabilizing land

1 March 2003

Huesker Synthetic GmbH & Co has invented a way to quickly and reliably reinforce subsoil.

Nanotechnology used to help keep feet healthy and free from odours

1 March 2003

Nano-scale particles of silver contained in socks are able to prevent bacterial and fungal problems of the feet, according to JR Nanotech plc.

Certification for silver-based anti-microbial compound

1 March 2003

The Oeko-tex 100 certification of product safety has been awarded to Milliken Chemicals for its antimicrobial compound AlphaSan, which is a silver-based inorganic additive.

Software for embroiderers

1 March 2003

Melco Embroidery Systems of Denver, Colorado, has upgraded its software for embroiderers in the USA.

Molnlycke Health Care opens plant in the Czech Republic

1 March 2003

Swedish single-use surgical product manufacturer Molnlycke Health Care Klinipro has opened a new production plant in Karvina, Czech Republic.

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