November 2010

Hydrating clothing relieves symptoms of eczema

1 November 2010

A British company has launched what it describes as the world's first hydrating, medical-grade silk garments that are designed to relieve the irritation of eczema and dermatitis.

PPG increases price for all glass fibres products in North America

1 November 2010

Effective from 1 November or as permitted by existing contracts, PPG Industries of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, has raised the price of all its glass fibre reinforcements and speciality yarns in Nor

Unidirectional fibre for body armour targets Eastern Europe and Asia

1 November 2010

DSM Dyneema has developed a unidirectional (UD) form of its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre, Dyneema, for use in soft ballistic armour.

Lightweight fabric still offers Japan's fire fighters best protection

1 November 2010

Teijin Techno Products Ltd has developed an aramid fibre fabric called Triprotech as part of its collaboration with Akao Co Ltd that has led to the launch of a new suit for Japan's firefighters.

Lenzing and Weyerhaeuser make progress on direct formation of cellulosic webs

1 November 2010

TencelWeb is the name given to a new technology that allows the direct manufacture of cellulosic nonwoven webs from a spinning solution of lyocell, according to Lenzing's Mirko Einzmann.

Woven tape innovations revealed

1 November 2010

Starlinger and SABIC have cooperated to develop an extrusion line designed for the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) tapes and, in a separate development, a woven tape fabric that can be

Tyre cord dipping line for Vietnam

1 November 2010

C.A. Litzler Co Inc of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, says it has won a contract to design and build a tyre cord dipping line for a customer in Vietnam.

Boost for carbon fibre production

1 November 2010

Toho Tenax Europe GmbH has finally begun full operation of its fourth carbon fibre production line in Oberbruch, Germany.

First for robotic woven carbon fibre

1 November 2010

A patented robot can now weave carbon braids into tubes tailored to match specific loads in a composite bicycle frame, according to BMC.

Recycled silicone-coated polyamide for automotive parts

1 November 2010

Two Japanese companies have collaborated to develop a technology to recycle waste scraps of silicone-coated polyamide 66 fabrics used to make airbags and previously considered too difficult to be econ

New facility to meet Russian hygiene demand

1 November 2010

Sweden-based hygiene products company SCA has inaugurated a personal care plant in Russia. The facility is located in Veniov, in the Tula Region, south of Moscow.

Apertured nonwoven used as an acquisition distribution layer

1 November 2010

Tredegar Film Products has developed an absorbent article in which the intermediate acquisition distribution layer is formed of an apertured nonwoven.

Interactive portal for Indian technical textiles

1 November 2010

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is to create an interactive portal for technical textiles to address issues promptly so that the sector becomes globally competitiv

Advanced securement dressing with comfort adhesive technology

1 November 2010

3M Health Care has launched 3M Tegaderm IV Advanced Securement Dressing, which features a transparent, breathable film, a stabilization border and new, comfort adhesive technology.

Disposable absorbent articles with replaceable components

1 November 2010

Disposable absorbent articles, such as a diaper (60), that have replaceable absorbent core components are described in US Patent 7 601 145 by Procter & Gamble.

Absorbent article with stiffening area for improved fit

1 November 2010

A common problem with conventional sanitary towels is that leg movements of the wearer often shift the device backwards.

Medical bandage substrate with low abrasion edges

1 November 2010

A medical bandage for use in the treatment of injuries, such as broken bones requiring immobilization, is featured in US Patent 7 749 180 disclosed by BSN Medical of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

Pegas Nonwovens starts construction of new hygiene materials plant

1 November 2010

Pegas Nonwovens has started constructing a new plant for the production of materials for the hygiene sector, and possibly also for other applications, in Znojmo, Czech Republic.

Dressing with improved skin adhesive properties

1 November 2010

A wound dressing that is claimed to have superior skin adherence properties is disclosed in US Patent 7 745 682 by Ossur.

Autex launches DryLife Kids protection products

1 November 2010

The new range of DryLife Kids children's bedding protection products from Australia-based Autex are claimed to be fully breathable and comfortable to sleep on, easy to care for and resilient to freque

Lenzing to boost production of cellulosic fibres

1 November 2010

Lenzing, a specialist in the development, manufacture and sales of cellulosic fibres, is to invest Euro120 million in its production facilities in Europe and Asia.

Carbon fibre production in Russia

1 November 2010

Two partners are to establish a facility in Russia to make carbon fibre textiles.

Commercial uses for polyamide fibres derived only from castor oil

1 November 2010

The first products made using a high-performance polyamide 11 yarn derived entirely from renewable raw materials have been brought to the market.

Cross section on filtration

1 November 2010

During the three days of the Filtech congress which takes place in Wiesbaden, Germany from March 22-24 next year, a total of 180 presentations will offer a representative cross section of current rese

PCU surface-modified implant development

1 November 2010

DSM Biomedical has extended its partnership with Spinelab Ltd, a privately-held company which specialises in developing a dynamic stabilisation system for the spine.

Graphene discoverers awarded Nobel Prize for physics

1 November 2010

The Nobel Prize for Physics has been awarded to Professor Andre Geim and Professor Konstantin Novoselov of University of Manchester for the discovery of graphene.

New organic polymer solar cells project

1 November 2010

Researchers at the Intelligent Polymer Research Institute (IPRI) have been awarded a new Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant of $320,000 over three years to work with Power Plastic develop

BASF backs Aspen Aerogels

1 November 2010

BASF Venture Capital has led a $21.5 million round of investment in Aspen Aerogels, based in Northborough, Massachusetts, USA.

Nanomaterial safety research programme launched

1 November 2010

BASF is taking part in a new research project called NanoGEM - Nanostructured materials: Health, Exposure and Material Properties.

High heat barrier for firefighters

1 November 2010

Teijin Techno Products has developed a new firefighting suit said to offer the world's highest levels of heat-barrier performance and comfortable, lightweight design.

Biomimetics: Fighting mosquitos and imitating spiders

1 November 2010

At the rececent Dornbirn Manmade Fibers conference in Austria, Vincent A.

Partner search for electronic textile projects

1 November 2010

Euratex is seeeking prospective partners in a range of projects - including five targeting textile-based electronics - which are currently vying for funding under the European Textile Technology Platf

Bayer MaterialScience develops film technologies for printed polymer electronics

1 November 2010

Bayer MaterialScience has developed extensive technology know-how and a wide range of materials for customers who print polycarbonate films with electronic functions and process these into 3D electron

Ultem sheets offer aerospace advantages

1 November 2010

The use of advanced thermoplastics to replace traditional thermosets in aircraft interiors offers multiple benefits, including both system cost reduction and the potential for recycling.

Progress with TencelWeb

1 November 2010

Following Lenzing's recent announcement that it will double the capacity of Tencel fibre at its plant in the UK and significantly expand the Austrian site at Heiligenkreuz, it is setting great store b

Opportunities for new PV substrates

1 November 2010

While glass will continue to dominate substrate and encapsulation materials used for thin-film photovoltaics (TFPV), new materials including composites, metal foils, plastics and ceramics will grow ra

Ultra Barrier expansion

1 November 2010

3M is expanding its Ultra Barrier solar film manufacturing capacity to support the growing demand for high efficiency flexible PV modules.

Transparent and soft new elastomer

1 November 2010

Kurarity has been decided as the name for Kuraray's new acrylic thermoplastic elastomer.

Let there be light

1 November 2010

LED-embedded yarns and light emitting fabrics developed at the Taiwan Textile Research Institute are now being actively promoted by a number of Taiwanese companies across Asia.

New cleanroom for advanced medical materials

1 November 2010

Biomedical Structures - a provider of biomedical textiles for medical devices and other advanced clinical applications, based in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA - has expanded its textile engineering capab

Avantium to build pilot plant for YXY

1 November 2010

Avantium has started construction of a pilot plant at its Chemelot site in Geleen, the Netherlands to produce YXY-branded building blocks for making green materials and fuels.

DyStar and Coatema Co-operation

1 November 2010

DyStar Colours Deutschland and Coatema Coating Machinery are working together to develop new minimal application technologies for pre-reduced indigo, indigo and vat dyes, in addition to further effect

New organic polymer solar cells project

1 November 2010

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