November 2003

Heat-resistant cover for ropes

1 November 2003

Samson Rope Technologies, a specialist in high-performance rope, has introduced Samson Ice, describing it as a unique heat-resistant cover designed to mate with the company's 12-strand single braided

Wrist bandage

1 November 2003

Beiersdorf discloses an orthopaedic wrist bandage in US Patent 6 569 111.

Breathable backsheet with multicoloured graphics

1 November 2003

A disposable absorbent article that features a breathable backsheet with multicoloured graphics has been developed by Procter & Gamble.

Picanol buys Spanish and French reed makers

1 November 2003

With the takeover of the French firm Burckle and the Spanish company BCN Lamina-dos, the Picanol Group says it has completed two more steps in its strategy to be a global supplier to the textile indus

How can we create the impression of a modern industry?

1 November 2003

During the recent Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (1-3 October), a number of speakers and delegates made reference to the fact that the rest of the w

Air compressors that are oil-free

1 November 2003

Atlas Copco will introduce two new oil-free compressors, specially designed for the textile industry (Hall 11 W11/4B).

Fishing lines with higher abrasion resistance from Japan

1 November 2003

Fishing lines with low elongation, excellent abrasion resistance and specific gravities that can be adjusted to suit the prevailing conditions are the subjects of European Patent 1 306 471.

Invista in alliance with Foss

1 November 2003

Invista, formerly DuPont Textiles & Interiors (DTI), has announced a strategic alliance with New Hampshire, USA-based Foss Manufacturing, a vertically integrated producer of speciality synthetic f

Brazilian acrylic acid complex postponed to 2007

1 November 2003

BASF and the Brazilian state-owned oil and gas producer Petrobras have agreed not to realize their project to build an acrylic acid complex in Brazil before 2007.

Air-jet texturing of yarn

1 November 2003

A machine and method for texturing yarn with both heat and an air jet is disclosed in US Patent 6 564 438.

Zimmer AG buys Fleissner

1 November 2003

Zimmer Ag has acquired Fleissner, a leading manufacturer of fibre and nonwovens machinery.

BASF lowers ink-jet printing costs

1 November 2003

BASF aims to surprise visitors to ITMA with a world innovation for textile ink-jet printing: an innovative family of inks that the company claims will revolutionize the process costs in digital textil

Partners to show better melt-dyeing

1 November 2003

Two UK Companies are combining to participate at ITMA.

Recycling for floorcoverings

1 November 2003

One of the largest manufacturers of floorcoverings has developed a way (International Patent WO 02/02310) of making use of different types of carpet waste.

Aramid makers in US military battle

1 November 2003

DuPont Co could become the US military's only source of para-aramid fibre for bullet-resistant helmets and body armour (vests) under US Government legislation to boost US-made products.

Australian army selects wool for undershirts

1 November 2003

Australia's army has selected WoolscienceTM Technology, from the Woolmark Co, as its preferred material for the supply of an Undershirts Clothing Ensemble.

Elastic adhesive dressing for control of bleeding wounds

1 November 2003

Sody Naimer discloses (US Patent 6 573 419) an absorbent elastic adhesive compression dressing that it says is effective for the rapid control of bleeding.

Centerpulse recommends Zimmer Inc offer of US$3.2 billion

1 November 2003

Zimmer Inc has won its takeover battle for the Swiss-based Centerpulse after the directors of Europe's biggest orthopaedics company recommended its US$3.2 billion cash and shares offer ahead of Smith

Absorbent structures use chemically treated cellulosic fibres

1 November 2003

Absorbent structures made with chemically treated cellulosic fibres are disclosed in US Patent 6 562 743 by Buckeye Technologies.The structures could be used in disposable absorbent articles, such as

Multi-component nonwovens

1 November 2003

BBA Nonwovens Simpsonville Inc has developed a process to make a multi-component spunbond fabric

Hot-melt applicator runs at higher speeds

1 November 2003

Nordson Corp.

Self-crimping spunbonds

1 November 2003

A UK company has patented a variation of the traditional approach to making spunbond fabrics.

Huggies diaper-pants for active babies

1 November 2003

Kimberly-Clark has introduced a range of diaper-pants -Huggies Convertibles. The product is aimed at babies that begin to walk, usually at about 12 months of age.

Commercial production of biodegradable materials scheduled to begin next year

1 November 2003

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is to begin commercial production of its Nodax biodegradable thermoplastic aliphatic polyesters in 2004.

DuPont files complaint over surgical fabric contract

1 November 2003

DuPont has launched a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Cardinal Health and two BBA Group businesses over an alleged breach of contract and various patent violations.

Getting started in technical textiles

1 November 2003

An extremely competitive global market is making it harder than ever for companies to succeed in the consumer textile sector, forcing many to look to high added-value products for salvation.

ITMA Forum makes debut

1 November 2003

For the first time ITMA will incorporate an international conference: The ITMA Forum.

Conductive footwear lining for safety shoes

1 November 2003

Camtex Fabrics, a specialist in footwear linings, has won a major contract to supply the German footwear insoles producer, Jomo.

Cleanroom guide

1 November 2003

A recommended practice guide for cleanroom garments has been updated.

Washable liquid-containment

1 November 2003

Tietex International has patented a fluid-containment composite of stitch-bonded construction that, it claims, can used in an incontinence pad and can be laundered.

Disposable diaper with pattern sheet

1 November 2003

In US Patent 6 572 575, Unicharm of Tokyo, Japan out-lines a disposable diaper that includes a pattern sheet.

Latest dryers, softeners and washing machinery from Biancalani

1 November 2003

Biancalani SpA, a manufacturer of finishing machinery for fabrics, will present (Hall 7, Stand DF7-7a) its most recent innovations, namely a new machine called Spyra(r) Compact and the latest version

Nonwovens machinery at advanced levels of sophistication

1 November 2003

For the first time at any ITMA exhibition, a separate section devoted entirely to nonwovens machinery and equipment will feature in this year's edition of the world's largest regular textile machinery

Lightweight composite based on three-dimensional textile

1 November 2003

US researchers have devised a lightweight and impact-resistant composite consisting of a three-dimensional (3D) textile construction made from at least three systems of yarns.

Antimicrobials for coated fabrics

1 November 2003

Clariant Corp. has introduced two antimicrobial products for use in coated fabric applications.

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