May 2013

Kimberly-Clark to close diaper plant in Spain

1 May 2013

Kimberly-Clark of Neenah, Wisconsin, USA, has announced it will close its diaper production plant in Calatayud, Spain (reports Nonwovens Industry, 25 March 2013).

gDiapers launches limitededition Global Love gPants

1 May 2013

For Earth Day (22 April 2013), gDiapers released Global Love gPants, a soft vanilla diaper cover artistically designed with "fill the world with love" in blues and greens.

Apparatus for making an alginate-containing dressing

1 May 2013

Researchers at the Taiwan Textile Research Institute have disclosed a method and apparatus for making an alginate-containing wound dressing.

Europe's research base gets several timely and welcome boosts

1 May 2013

The forthcoming Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany (11-13 June 2013), continues to be an exceptionally important event for the industry worldwide.

Technical textiles help drive workwear and personal protection markets

1 May 2013

The increasing use of technical textiles and processes is seen as the main area of growth for the workwear and personal protection market by the organizers of the Workwear and Clothing Show, held at S

52ndMan-made Fibers Congress

1 May 2013

More than 100 presentations will take place on 11-13 September 2013 during the 52nd Man-made Fibers Congress, which once again will be held in Dornbirn, Austria (see also, pages 21 and 50).

Protection for drinking water

1 May 2013

The latest fabric-based membrane developed by Cooley Group is intended for use as a liner and floating cover for reservoirs, the company from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA, told attendees at the Geosyn

Vinyl-free substrates for banners

1 May 2013

To address concerns about the impact on the environment of existing materials used for commercial graphics, Cooley Group has developed a range of fabricbased substrates for the large-format printing o

Substrate for abrasive discs

1 May 2013

An Indian specialist in tricot textiles has developed a polyamide (PA) fabric for use as the substrate of the abrasive discs required in industrial applications such as finishing sheet metals.

Nanowebs of polyolefin filaments created for battery separators

1 May 2013

A Japanese company and university have worked together to develop a battery separator made from a porous sheet of nano-scale polyolefin filaments.

Nonwovens for hygiene applications

1 May 2013

Softness, care and elasticity for comfortable use are the key topics that will continue to shape products for hygiene, wipes and medical applications, according to Sandler.

Ontex consolidates production facilities in northern France

1 May 2013

Private-label hygiene disposable products maker Ontex is to consolidate its production sites in Arras and Wasquehal into a new site located halfway between the current locations in northern France.

Calls for global standard for surgical face masks

1 May 2013

Annual scares of flu pandemics, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003, swine flu (H1N1) in 2009 and more recently bird flu, show that viruses know no geographical boundaries and can

Absorbent article with a desired bowl-shape

1 May 2013

An absorbent article, such as an incontinence protector or sanitary napkin, which creates a desired bowl-shape when removed from its packaging, has been developed by SCA Hygiene Products.

Hernia mesh made of non-resorbable monofilament yarns

1 May 2013

A flat implant, particularly a hernia mesh, is described in US Patent 8 414 601 by Aesculap, a division of B. Braun Melsungen.

Idea Medical machine offers advanced compression hosiery

1 May 2013

Italian sock knitting machine manufacturer Busi Giovanni is expanding production and marketing of its Idea Medical range of compression stocking knitting machines following strong sales in Italy and e

Dressing for use on contoured areas of the body

1 May 2013

A wound dressing that can be applied to contoured areas of the body, such as the sacrum of a patient, has been developed by ConvaTec.

Medical textile field offers promising future for Indian entrepreneurs

1 May 2013

Young Indians with entrepreneurial ambitions were given an insight into the medical textile industry at a recent seminar held in Madurai, India (reports The Hindu, 20 March 2013).

Latin America nonwovens industry report published

1 May 2013

A new report - Latin American Nonwoven Markets: Trends, Forecasts, and Analysis 2012-2017 - is now available from INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry.

Incontinence solutions and hydrophobic specialities at IDEA

1 May 2013

At the IDEA 2013 International Engineered Fabrics Conference & Expo held in Miami, Florida, USA, in April 2013, viscose speciality fibres manufacturer Kelheim Fibres of Kelheim, Germany, presented

Compression bandage system

1 May 2013

A compression bandage system for the treatment and/or management of venous leg ulcers is described in US Patent 8 403 873 by 3M Innovative Properties.

TissueGen launches biodegradable drug-loaded fibre products

1 May 2013

TissueGen, a developer of biodegradable polymer technology for implantable drug delivery based in Dallas, Texas, USA, has launched Elute biodegradable drug-loaded fibre products, including pharmaceuti

Lantal introduces lightweight carpets and breathable seat covers at Aircraft Interiors exhibition

1 May 2013

Three carpet styles, and fabric and leather seat covers from Lantal - a specialist in high-performance textiles for transportation applications based in Langenthal, Switzerland - made their debut at t

Nanofibre mats that respond dramatically to temperature change

1 May 2013

Nanofibre-based articles that switch one or more of their properties in response to some external change are being studied by researchers in the USA.

New jet in 4SPIN system increases productivity

1 May 2013

Scientists from Contipro in the Czech Republic have managed to significantly increase the efficiency of nanofibre production with the development of a new jet which arose from efforts to develop techn

Nano-reinforced polymer product range for medical devices

1 May 2013

Foster Corporation, based in Putnam, Connecticut, USA, and a leader in custom polymer compounds for medical devices, has introduced nano-reinforced composites for minimally invasive devices, such as c

Trilobal viscose for effective water desalination

1 May 2013

Galaxy, the patented viscose product of Germany's Kelheim Fibres which is the global number one for tampons has found a completely new and different application - in a direct solar desalination panel.

CNT makers adapt for markets

1 May 2013

Having developed large scale production capacities over the past few years, a number of carbon nanotube (CNT) suppliers are now moving from the supply of powders to optimised masterbatches, dispersion

Major order for Thinfilm electronic labels

1 May 2013

Thin Film Electronics ASA, based in Oslo, Norway, has received its first order for the use of Thinfilm Memory for brand protection - a system of specialised electronic labels to help thwart counterfei

Safe and intelligent heat

1 May 2013

In the latest newsletter of needles specialist Groz-Beckert, Gerald Rosner, CEO of warmX GmbH, explains the special nature of his company's smart heated apparel.

Big claims for new TiO2 nanofibre fabric

1 May 2013

A new Multi-use Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) nanofibre material developed at Nanyang University in Singapore could be cost-effectively put to use for generating hydrogen, producing clean water and even cre

Sefar's fabrics for solar and sensing

1 May 2013

In its latest newsletter, German needling specialist Groz-Beckert highlights its support for Swiss Company Sefar in the development of smart fabrics - from fabric electrodes for flexible solar cells t

Odour innovation at M&S

1 May 2013

Marks & Spencer is introducing new underarm clothing tags which harness and store the molecules responsible for the smell of body odour into its men's suits.

ZephyrLIFE remote monitoring pilot

1 May 2013

Sanborn Place, a 73-unit supportive living community for the elderly and those with progressive diseases located in Reading, Massachussetts, USA, has been equipped with Zephyr Technology's ZephyrLIFE

Patent on technology for exploiting nanofibre strength

1 May 2013

George Stylios and Lian Luo at Heriot Watt University in the UK have developed a new method and machinery for making nanofibres, outlined in patent WO/2013/030522, published in March.

Improved 'NanoVelcro' for cancer cell analysis

1 May 2013

Researchers at UCLA have refined a method they previously developed for capturing and analysing cancer cells that break away from patient tumours and circulate in the blood.

Breakthrough for printed switches

1 May 2013

Two UK partners have developed printing inks that can be used as pressure-sensitive switches.

Wire-form collector helps align electrospun fibres

1 May 2013

Researchers at a UK university are experimenting with the use of an electrically connected wire card (13) as the collector for an electrospinning device.

Olefin grades for the stable processing of blown films

1 May 2013

New grades of olefin block copolymer (OBC) for blown films from Dow Chemical offer stable processing at high temperatures, and make soft, elastic components for diapers, training pants and adult incon

Drug-loaded fibres

1 May 2013

The extrusion of biodegradable polymers at room temperature has allowed a US company to develop drug-loaded fibres for use in implanted medical devices.

Artificial spider-silk fibre close to commercial manufacture

1 May 2013

A German company claims to have demonstrated the viability of commercially manufacturing an artificial silk fibre.

Microfibres for wetlaid nonwovens

1 May 2013

Eastman Chemical Co of Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, launched its latest microfibre (called Cyphrex) at IDEA 2013 International Engineered Fabrics Conference and Expo (Miami, Florida, USA; 22-25 April).

Tungsten-aramid blend protects against radiation

1 May 2013

A modified para-aramid fabric developed by Teijin Ltd offers protection against high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, such as X- and gamma rays, according to the company from Tokyo, Japan.

US coast to coast for Solar Impulse

1 May 2013

Dubbed "a flying laboratory for clean technologies', the Solar Impulse will set off from California on its US coast-to-coast flight on May 1st.

Completing the jigsaw with printed QTCs

1 May 2013

Switches and similar Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) such as touchpads have been something of a stumbling block in the progress of printed electronics to date.

QTC possibilities with print

1 May 2013

Peratech is working with the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London to develop new wearable electronics exploting its QTC sensors.

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