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  2. May 2010

May 2010

Teijin's new Pupa

1 May 2010
The Teijin Group has unveiled a super-lightweight electric concept car made with proprietary materials and technologies including carbon fibre composites, polycarbonate resins and bio-derived polyeste
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Spider silk replica with nylon nanofibres

1 May 2010
Researchers in Beijing have discovered how the structure of spider silk encourages water to collect into drops and have designed artificial fibres to mimic the process.
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Medical device for a limb

1 May 2010
A medical device for removably securing to a limb is disclosed by Anthony Phillips of Suffield, Connecticut, USA.
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Cationic-dyeable polyester improved

1 May 2010
Japan's Teijin Fibers Ltd has developed a cationicdyeable polyester polymer, named V4, which it claims can be dyed at ambient temperature and pressure, and offers excellent fibre strength and staining
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CNTs will aid solar flight

1 May 2010
Bayer MaterialScience has become an official partner of the Solar Impulse project, whose founders Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg are developing the first manned aircraft aiming to fly around th
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China distribution deal for Fibretronic

1 May 2010
Fibretronic has signed a deal worth more than US$500,000 with Shanghai Shenjiu Textile Science and Technology (SSTS) to distribute Fibretronic's products in mainland China.
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Reflective gown increases visibility

1 May 2010
A reflective surgical gown is described in US Patent 7 627 908 by James Pinckney of Houston, Texas, USA.
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SCA launches European 'efficiency projects' for baby diaper production

1 May 2010
Sweden-based SCA is to close its personal care factory in Linselles, France, by mid-2011, affecting around 280 employees.
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Active ingredient patch developed by Spanish project

1 May 2010
Spanish technology centre CETEMMSA, which specialises in smart materials, has completed the Dermo Smart Peptide Delivery research project it began in 2009 with Infinitec Activos - a company based at t
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BMW and SGL boost carbon fibre use for automobiles

1 May 2010

A state-of-the-art plant for manufacturing carbon fibre for use in BMW's electric-powered cars is to be built in Moses Lake, Washington, USA.

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Warp-knitted fabrics suitable for leased garments

1 May 2010
Research conducted at the Hohenstein Institute in Bonnigheim, Germany, has led to the development of warp-knitted fabrics suitable for making garments for healthcare workers.
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Bioactive glass nanofibres produced to regenerate bone

1 May 2010
A team of researchers from the University of Vigo, Spain, Rutgers University, USA, and Imperial College London, UK, has developed a method called "laser spinning" to produce glass nanofibres.
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More TeXtreme capacity for Oxeon and honour for inventor

1 May 2010
Oxeon is strengthening its position as the market leader for ultra lightweight spread tow carbon reinforcements by adding new capacity at its plant in Boras, Sweden.
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BMW and SGL commit to carbon fibre use for automobiles

1 May 2010
A State-Of-The-Art plant for manufacturing carbon fibre for use in BMW's electric-powered cars is to be built in Moses Lake, Washington, USA.
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US military demonstrates viability of reactive surface treatment

1 May 2010
US Air Force trials have successfully demonstrated the feasibility of using a novel surface treatment to apply multiple functions to textiles in a single commercial-scale process.
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Surgical repair of vaginal wall for treating pelvic organ prolapse

1 May 2010
A prosthetic material for the surgical repair of a vaginal wall damaged by the prolapse of any one or more of the pelvic organs has been developed by Ethicon.
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New nano-coated armour

1 May 2010
Global Armour is launching new high-performance body armour which is said to be lighter, more comfortable and more protective as a result of P2i's liquid-repellent nano-coating technology.
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Fibre optic sensors to monitor civil engineering structures

1 May 2010
The World's Largest manufacturer of fibre optic sensors for civil engineering applications and the world's leading supplier of geosynthetics are to collaborate in the development of a unique monitor f
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Allergy barrier curtain introduced by CleanRest

1 May 2010
CleanBrands has launched CleanRest Allergy Blocking Window Panels, a new range of window treatments available exclusively in the USA at US retailer Bed Bath & Beyond.
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Smith & Nephew expands Acticoat product portfolio

1 May 2010
The Advanced Wound Management Division of Smith & Nephew launched extensions to its Acticoat Silver Coated Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing portfolio at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) s
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Seismic wallpaper honoured at JEC

1 May 2010
D'Apollonia and its development partners in the EU-funded POLYTECT project received an Innovation Award at the JEC Composites show, held in Paris, France from 13-15 April, for their development of 'se
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Cationic-dyeable polyester from Teijin

1 May 2010
Japan's Teijin Fibers Ltd has developed a cationic-dyeable polyester polymer, named V4, which it claims can be dyed at ambient temperature and pressure, and offers excellent fibre strength and stainin
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Glide sleeve brace for the knee

1 May 2010
An adjustable patellofemoral brace (10) has been developed by Glenn Colaco of Caringbah, New South Wales, Australia.
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Nonwoven fabric with improved liquid drawing ability

1 May 2010
Unicharm has developed a nonwoven fabric for absorbent articles.
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Licensed route for Flashwear

1 May 2010
Star Wars and Space Invaders illuminated t-shirts are being introuduced by Flashwear, the company which introduced the 't-qualizer' - a shirt with a sound activated graphic equalizer.
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Management changes at Devan Chemicals

1 May 2010
As Part Of Its Plan to continue to develop a highly specialized portfolio of chemical technologies for the global textile industry, Devan Group has appointed a new management team with effect from 1 J
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SGL's "promising" start to 2010

1 May 2010
SGL Group says that sales revenue for the first quarter of 2010 improved by 3% to reach Euro303.6 million, compared with Euro295.6 million in the same quarter of 2009.
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Sparking a revolution in the flame retardant supply chain

1 May 2010
A recent meeting in the UK debated the consequences of the recent decision by leading manufacturers to stop producing the flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether in the USA by December 2012, reports I
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Vibration damping performance with flax

1 May 2010
A prepreg material for vibration damping in sports applications based on flax yarn received the 2010 JEC Composites Innovation Award for Bio-based Materials.
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Joint UK development makes improvements to body armour

1 May 2010
A Liquid-Repellent nanocoating technology has helped make a high-performance body armour lighter, more comfortable and more protective than any previous design, according to the UK's P2i.
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Russian nonwovens industry poised to grow rapidly

1 May 2010
Russia's nonwovens industry is poised to grow rapidly over the next few years, especially as the country's markets for consumer disposables start to fulfil their huge promise, according to a report pu
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Coating and materials handling technologies for prepregs

1 May 2010
The use of coated products for prepregs is growing rapidly and this increasing demand has resulted in the development of highly innovative impregnation and coating machinery for such uses, report Andr
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Heat-conducting polyethylene

1 May 2010
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a process to transform polyethylene into a material that conducts heat just as well as most metals, yet remains an elect
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SGL's 24% sales drop

1 May 2010
SGL Group of Wiesbaden, Germany, has announced that its sales of Euro1226 million for 2009 were down 24% compared with 2008.
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Global opportunities in medical barrier nonwovens 2009-2014

1 May 2010
John R. Starr has released a study of global opportunities in medical barrier nonwovens over the 2009-2014 period.
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Shoots of economic recovery boost industry in time for Atlanta

1 May 2010
Exhibitors at the forthcoming Techtextil North America are optimistic about general economic recovery and feel that flexibility and innovation have helped shelter our industry against its worst effect
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Intelligent geotextiles partnership

1 May 2010
Roctest, the world's largest manufacturer of fiber optic sensors for civil engineering applications, is to collaborate with TenCate on the development of its GeoDetect geotextile monitoring solution.
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BMW commits to carbon

1 May 2010
New and more economical carbon fibres and fabrics will be produced by a joint venture between SGL and BMW who plan to build a state-of-the-art carbon fibre manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, Washingto
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Wallpaper to monitor and protect buildings during earthquakes

1 May 2010
D'Apollonia Of Italy and its development partners in the Polyfunctional Technical Textiles against Natural Hazards (Polytect) project won an Innovation Award at the JEC Composites show, held in Paris,
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Breakthrough coating technologies

1 May 2010
Breakthrough Coating Technologies for Advanced Textiles is the subject of the keynote talk announced for the International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL) to be held in Cannes, Fran
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Key technical fibres crucial to growth for personal protection

1 May 2010
Para-aramids and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fibres are critical in the area of ballistic protection and widely employed in the $2.4 billion market for protective clothing, according to Ad
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Warm, dry and static free

1 May 2010
The All Conditions fleece which is being introduced by Nano-Tex has been designed to provide inherent protection from the elements, combined with the comfort, durability and easy-care characteristics
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Let there be light

1 May 2010
Active light products are experiencing strong growth, acording to Andrea Ropert, of Interactivewear AG - a company involved in smart textiles right back to the Infineon O'Neill Smart Jacket launch in
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Toho's carbon fibre fabric is thinner and light

1 May 2010
Toho Tenax Co Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, has begun selling a carbon fibre fabric, claiming it is less than half the weight of its conventional rivals.
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Kimberly-Clark introduces U by Kotex range in the USA

1 May 2010
Kimberly-Clark has announced the US launch of the U by Kotex range of feminine care products, including tampons, pads and panty-liners in brightly coloured and eye-catching designs.
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Indian technical textile industry launches its own association

1 May 2010
Formally launched in April, India's technical textiles industry now has its own dedicated association.
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Gold route to electronic clothing

1 May 2010
Researchers at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have explored the potential of gold nanoparticles and small molecules to create memory chips flexible enough to be used in paper and clothing.
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Biomaterials drive Ford forward

1 May 2010
Ford is making its vehicles more eco-friendly through the increased use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus.
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Nanotubes for wind turbine blades

1 May 2010
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is pressing ahead with research and testing that could determine the viability of polyurethane composites reinforced with its carbon nanotubes (Baytubes) for use in wind turb
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3M files lawsuit for damages against Andover Healthcare

1 May 2010
3M has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Minnesota against Andover Healthcare seeking injunctive relief and damages regarding Andover's CoFlex 2 Layer Compression System.
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