November 2009

New dry spun route for bicomponent elastane fibres

9 November 2009

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lycra in high style in Verona, Italy, on October 7th, Invista also launched its new Fusion bicomponent fibre technology.

Fibertex expands in Malaysia

1 November 2009

The Personal Care division of Denmark-based nonwovens producer Fibertex is expanding its capacity in Asia to match the continued demand in this growing market as well as to develop new products.

Textile-foam composite for small intestine replacement

1 November 2009

A partially resorbable textile-foam composite for small intestine replacement has been developed by the Institut fur Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen of Aachen, Germany.

Textile implants colonized with human stem cells

1 November 2009

Researchers at the Institute for Hygiene and Biotechnology at Germany's Hohenstein Institute have devised an optimized textile coating that allows adult human stem cells to colonize the surface fibres

Nursing cover for discrete breast feeding in public places

1 November 2009

A nursing cover (34) for shielding the upper front portion of a mother and a nursing infant has been developed by Charlotte Ostrander of Benicia, California, USA.

Photo-realistic image redefines the technical standards for weaving

1 November 2009

Brintons, a carpet manufacturer based in Kidderminster, UK, claims to have broken new ground in weaving technology by successfully reproducing a photo-realistic image in an Axminster carpet.

Ahlstrom to focus on added-value

1 November 2009

Ahlstrom Corp says it will increase its focus in Asia and on added-value products following the completion of a strategy review process initiated in April this year.

Lighter weight cargo restraints

1 November 2009

AmSafe Bridport introduced its latest cargo pallet nets for commercial aviation at this year's Inter Airport Expo (Munich, Germany, 6-9 October 2009).

Italy's machine builders target USA for sales in technical textiles

1 November 2009

The Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT) and the Italian Trade Commission (ICE), in partnership with the Nonwovens Institute of North Carolina State University (NCSU), Ralei

Sandler invests in new plant

1 November 2009

In 2010, Sandler AG will be building a new plant at its existing premises in Schwarzenbach/Saale, Germany.

Creditors give permission for insolvent DyStar to continue to trade

1 November 2009

Following the agreement of its secured creditors, DyStar, the chemical company and global supplier of dyes, additives and services for the textile and leather processing industries, can continue to su

Nanospider unit for Akron University

1 November 2009

Elmarco of the Czech Republic has become the latest member of the Coalescence Filtration Nanomaterials Consortium (CFNC) joining others such as Ahlstrom, Donaldson, Cummins Filtration, Parker Hannifin

Partnership in The Netherlands to develop cut-resistant clothing

1 November 2009

A European manufacturer of high performance cutresistant garments has joined DSM Dyneema's Global Licensing Program for protective clothing.

Australian court lifts temporary injunction against Smith & Nephew

1 November 2009

The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia, Victoria District Registry, has lifted a temporary injunction in Kinetic Concepts' (KCI's) patent litigation with Smith & Nephew.

Nursing bra with hidden healing pocket for pain relief

1 November 2009

Nizo Wear has introduced a range of nursing bras designed to help relieve the pain of nursing and engorgement and to promote healing.

Feminine hygiene pad named as finalist for 2010 Visionary Award

1 November 2009

A new feminine hygiene pad from Procter & Gamble has been named as one of five finalists for the 2010 Visionary Award.

Superabsorbent with improved absorbency of complex fluids

1 November 2009

A superabsorbent material with improved absorbency of complex aqueous fluids, such as body fluids like blood and menses, has been developed by Procter & Gamble.

Absorbent cores having reduced thickness and improved fluid handling

1 November 2009

Absorbent cores having reduced thickness and improved fluid handling and retention performance are disclosed in US Patent 7 455 535 by Procter & Gamble.

Smith & Nephew extends Allevyn Ag range of dressings

1 November 2009

UK-based Smith & Nephew has added Allevyn Ag Gentle Border and Allevyn Ag Gentle to its range of wound dressings.

Materials for infection prevention

1 November 2009

A conference to discuss preventing the spread of infection in the healthcare environment through the innovative use of materials and design will be held on 9 November 2009, in London, UK.

Antimicrobial absorbent article

1 November 2009

A non-irritating, multi-ply antimicrobial absorbent article (110) has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.

KCI gets regulatory approval to enter Japanese market

1 November 2009

Kinetic Concepts (KCI) has been granted regulatory approval to begin market development activities in Japan for its VAC Therapy wound healing product.

Patch for securing a gown tie

1 November 2009

Kimberly-Clark has disclosed a patch and tie combination used to provide a frontal closure for a garment, such as a nonwoven surgical gown (10).

HemCon signs agreement to distribute oral surgery dressings

1 November 2009

Advanced medical products developer HemCon Medical Technologies has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Zimmer Dental, a provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsid

Laser welding of textiles for medical protection

1 November 2009

The merits of laser welding for the fabrication of textiles for medical and personal protection was discussed in June 2009 at the Techtextil Symposium held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, by Arvind Pat

Haemostatic dressings selected by the Premier healthcare alliance

1 November 2009

The haemostatic HemCon Patch and HemCon Bandage made by HemCon Medical Technologies are to be made available to 2100 hospitals in the USA.

Medicated stretchable sleeve in an outside-out configuration

1 November 2009

A stretchable sleeve that includes a medicated section has been developed by Korean researchers.

Water packs for infantry made lighter in weight

1 November 2009

Backpacks used by soldiers to carry water have been made lighter by the use of Invista's Cordura fabrics.

P2i technology for Adidas golf shoes

1 November 2009

P2i has installed its latest ion-mask liquid-repellent nanocoating line for Adidas in Guangdong, China, with start-up scheduled for December 2009.

SCA breaks new ground with hygiene acquisition in Argentina

1 November 2009

SCA's Colombia-based joint venture has acquired Algodonera Aconcagua, one of the largest players in feminine care in Argentina.

Recycled luxury with solar charge

1 November 2009

Zegna Sport, part of luxury fashion giant the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, has developed a solar powered jacket combining the company's Ecotech recycling programme with solar cell technology.

Textile surfaces from natural substances

1 November 2009

Beyond Surface Technologies AG (BST), based in Pratteln, Switzerland, is launching what it says is a range of truly sustainable effects for textile surfaces, derived from oil seeds from industrial cro

Fate of nanoparticles in human cells discovered

1 November 2009

Scientists funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have uncovered what happens to biomimetic nanoparticles when they enter human cells.

E-paper - the big picture by 2014

1 November 2009

The total market size for e-paper displays - the display component, not the end product - will be $131 million in 2010 and rise to a value of $1.17 billion by 2014, according to a new report by IDTech

Contours turn textiles into components

1 November 2009

Technical textiles are increasingly becoming ready-to-use components says German machine builder Karl Mayer.

Bluetooth Low Energy conference in Munich

1 November 2009

The first international Bluetooth Low Energy Conference is to be held on October 20 2009 in Munich, alongside the eCarTec exhibition that runs from 13-15 October and showcases the latest technologi

Power assistance for sportsgear

1 November 2009

Live Luggage is launching a new sports luggage system specifically designed for sports men and women on the move.

New Biofront plant for Teijin

1 November 2009

Teijin has started production of its proprietary Biofront heat-resistant bioplastic at a demonstration plant in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

Hopspital workers inadequately protected by clothing claim

1 November 2009

"If hospitals were subjected to the same protection standards as factories, many would have been shut down a long time ago." So says George Kappler, CEO of protective clothing manufacturer Kappler Inc

Nanofibres at UTNRL

1 November 2009

UTNRL - the Nonwovens Research Lab at the University of Tennessee - has added nanofibre meltblowing capabilities to its existing six-inch meltblowing line.

Cosmetotextiles worth Euro500 million in 2013

1 November 2009

Having sold over two million pairs in France since 2003, Lytess will launch its range of second skin 'slimming leggings' in the UK this December.

Department Store WholeGarments

1 November 2009

Shima Seiki is currently collaborating with one of the oldest and most respected department stores in Japan, Takashimaya, to take orders for custom knitwear manufactured on its latest WholeGarment tec

Securing networks with new Teijin sheet

1 November 2009

At a time when the communications trend is headed away from one-dimensional cable and towards three-dimensional wireless, Japan's Teijin Fibers has developed a unique medium for two-dimensional commun

Nanoparticle mask mass production plan

1 November 2009

Applied Nanoscience Inc (ANI), based in Carlsbad, California, has signed a joint venture agreement with an unnamed Asian partner to produce a new disposable protective face mask.

Unifi extends recycled fibre range, moves production to China and introduces verification programme

1 November 2009

Unifi has further extended its range of recycled fibres (Repreve) with the addition of a polyester staple.

Chlorine-free viscose staple

1 November 2009

Spain's Sniace SA says it can now supply viscose fibre and pulp using a wholly chlorine-free whitening process.

More efficient multiaxial constructions for reinforcement

1 November 2009

Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH is set to reveal details of the latest improvements made to its Malitronic machine, which is used to make multiaxial textile constructions as reinforcements for c

CNTs from bio-sourced raw materials

1 November 2009

Chemicals giant Arkema is to construct what is says will be the only carbon nanotube (CNT) production plant in the world to use an entirely bio-sourced raw material, at its Mont site in France.

Freudenberg sees fuel cell opportunities

1 November 2009

Freudenberg has welcomed a new initiative - just announced by the German Government and leading energy companies and vehicle manufacturers - to investigate a potential nationwide hydrogen infrastructu

P2i technology in place for Adidas

1 November 2009

P2i has installed its latest ion-mask liquid-repellent nanocoating line for Adidas in Guangdong, China, with start-up slated for December.

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