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  2. March/April 2011

March/April 2011

DSM Dyneema appoints distribution partner for sales in parts of Europe

1 March 2011
DSM Dyneema has made EuroFibers BV its Premium Distribution Partner for its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre Dyneema.
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Researchers demonstrate how quality of clothing affects mental performance

1 March 2011
The mental performance of volunteers wearing high-quality reusable clothing is generally better than that of those wearing less breathable disposable clothing, according to the latest study.
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Biomedical Structures buys medical textile manufacturer

1 March 2011
Biomedical Structures LLC (BMS), a provider of biomedical textiles for medical devices and other advanced clinical applications, has acquired medical textile manufacturer Concordia Medical LLC, a divi
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Boost for American geosynthetic market

1 March 2011
America's market for geosynthetics is bouncing back to health after a difficult 2009, according to the recently published report--Market Watch: Geosynthetics Market Snapshot.
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Growing with its market--Index 11 to present latest nonwovens

1 February 2011
A record-breaking Index 11, which takes place in Geneva, Switzerland 12-15 April, will showcase the diversity of nonwoven fabrics for a wide range of uses, in addition to the many advances in technolo
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Revealing how innovation runs through the whole supply chain

1 February 2011
By combining Techtextil with Avantex, and co-locating the resulting exhibition with Material Vision and a new show, Texprocess, Messe Frankfurt aims to create a complete platform for the most innovati
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Ambition and belief help pay dividends for Supreme Nonwovens

1 February 2011
A wide range of technologies, manufacturing facilities across India, a commitment to research and its staff, foresight and novel business models combine to create success for Supreme Nonwovens, accord
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Demands from consumers help bring functionality to the fore

1 February 2011
An international seminar, Innovation in Textiles and Demanding Consumerism, in Mumbai, India, threw light on the functional and technical values of clothing, highlighting some emerging innovations, ac
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India's increasing awareness fuels growth for protective textiles

1 February 2011
Protective textiles were the subject of a seminar held in southern India, where delegates learned of the great potential for growth in this market and of the actions being taken by the country's gover
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