October 2003

Knitted liquid-barrier mattress cover

1 October 2003

German textile companies Pharetra and Eschler Textil, in collaboration with knitting machine manufacturer Karl Mayer, have developed a knitted liquid barrier fabric.

Circular knitting machine for compression stockings

1 October 2003

Italian knitting machine manufacturer Matec, part of Lonati group, has developed a small-diameter circular machine for the production of medical hosiery.Called the Pendolina-Super, the machine is desi

Determining liquid retention of absorbent articles

1 October 2003

A method and device for determining the liquid reten- tion of absorbent articles, such as diapers, sanitary nap- kins and adult incontinence items, has been developed by SCA Hygiene Products.

Perceptive to market LifeShirt

1 October 2003

Perceptive Informatics of Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, part of Parexel International, is to market the LifeShirt system developed by VivoMetrics.

Carbon fibre aeroplane seat

1 October 2003

All Nippon Airways Co (ANA) and Osaka Gas Chemical Co Ltd, both of Japan, have jointly developed a safer and more environmentally friendly seat cushion for passenger aeroplanes.

Test rig evaluates gloves and clothing for the welding industry

1 October 2003

A UK technology centre has created its own test rig to evaluate gloves and clothing that may come into con- tact with molten metal or welding sparks.

High-temperature polypropylene staple from FiberVisions

1 October 2003

Danish fibre Manufacturer FiberVisions has introduced a polypropylene staple for use in high-temperature environments.

Stabilizers for polypropylene fibres

1 October 2003

Great Lakes Chemical Corp has launched Anox FiberPlus polymer stabilizer blends, for the process stabilization of polypropylene fibres.

Perceptive to market VivoMetrics LifeShirt System

1 October 2003

Perceptive Informatics of Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, part of Parexel International, is to market the LifeShirt system developed by VivoMetrics.

Think globally and learn to exploit information technology

1 October 2003

Sam Gwynne, Marketing Executive at Acordis Speciality Fibres, discusses the importance of a global business strategy and the role information technology can play in taking products to a wider audience

Life-saving helmet

1 October 2003

A new reinforced plastic helmet that simulates the action of the human scalp on the skull in deflecting tan- gential force has been developed in the UK.

Knitted liquid-barrier mattress cover

1 October 2003

German textile companies Pharetra and Eschler Textil, in collaboration with knitting machine manufacturer Karl Mayer, have developed a knitted liquid barrier fabric.

Pantex to concentrate on feminine hygiene business

1 October 2003

Italy's Pantex Group is to cease production of spunlaced nonwovens to concentrate on its core feminine hygiene business.

Diapers for domestic pets

1 October 2003

Waste-containing protective apparel that prevents soiling by domestic dogs or cats has been developed by Eileen Milligan of Ellicott City, Maryland, USA.

Toilet training diapers

1 October 2003

Unicharm has launched a brightly coloured diaper featuring the children's character Winnie the Pooh ("Kuma No Pooh" in Japanese).

Centerpulse board recommends Zimmer offer

1 October 2003

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

Technical woollens tested and branded

1 October 2003

The Woolmark Co has introduced the WoolscienceTM Technology branding programme for products containing wool that possess key technical performance benefits.

Koch in negotiation for DTI while DTI changes name to Invista

1 October 2003

DuPont has confirmed it has entered exclusive negotiations with subsidiaries of Koch Industries Inc, Wichita, Kansas, USA, regarding the sale of DuPont Textiles & Interiors (DTI).

DuPont acquires cleanroom apparel line from White Knight

1 October 2003

DuPont Nonwovens has acquired the nonwoven-based cleanroom apparel line from White Knight Engineered Products, a manufacturer of reusable and disposable textile products based in Charlotte, North Caro

Sewing thread for flat bowling greens

1 October 2003

Greengauge Group Ltd, a supplier of classic indoor and outdoor bowling surfaces has installed a high-performance bowling green using the Tenara(r) sewing thread from Donisthorpe Ltd and Co Ltd.

Reinforced nonwoven backing material from Beiersdorf

1 October 2003

Beiersdorf has developed a supporting material for medical purposes, in particular orthopaedic dress- ings and bandages.

Composite helmet has potential to save thousands of lives

1 October 2003

Composites engineering technology, developed for the aerospace industry, has helped Brookhouse Composites create a motorcycle helmet that, the company from Darwen, UK, claims, could save 3000 lives a

Kimberly-Clark launches disposable changing pad

1 October 2003

Kimberly-Clark has extending its Huggies baby diaper and wipes brand with the launch of Huggies Disposable Changing pad.

DuPont invest in nylon airbag fibres

1 October 2003

DuPont Textiles & Interiors (DTI) has announced a $15 million investment over three years, beginning in 2003, to support the growing need for industrial nylon 6.6 fibres in automotive and other in

Hercules to buy polypropylene manufacturer Meraklon

1 October 2003

Hercules Inc has agreed an undisclosed price for the purchase of Meraklon SpA.

Revolutionary shirts designed for rugby

1 October 2003

Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club will be exploiting a revolutionary shirt in the forthcoming season, 2003-2004.

High-performance absorbent structure from Buckeye T

1 October 2003

An improved absorbent structure that provides a dry liquid-accepting surface after receiving a quantity of liquid is described by Buckeye Technologies.

Occlusion dressing has visible indicator

1 October 2003

UK company T.G.

Technical textiles in Spain

1 October 2003

Following the success of the first ApliMatec International Fair of Technical Applications of Textile Materials, the organizer has begun working on the next exhibition, to be held on 1113 May 2004 in V

Laser cutter for airbags

1 October 2003

Lectra has expanded its laser cutter range with the introduction of the FocusAirbag-VHP and the FocusTechTex-HP.

European nonwovens output up 8%

1 October 2003

According to figures released by the European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA), production of nonwovens in Europe grew 7.8% in 2002 to reach 1.2 Mt.This compares with a growth in 2001 of

Changes for SCA's European hygiene operations

1 October 2003

SCA's European hygiene operations have undergone a number of organizational changes.

Joint venture formed to make glass fibre reinforcements

1 October 2003

Owens Corning and Saint-Gobain have announced plans to form a joint venture to construct a state-of-the-art, innovative manufacturing facility to deliver high-quality glass fibre reinforcements to the

Acordis separates polyester and polyamide fibres businesses

1 October 2003

Acordis Industrial Fibers has created two separate organizational business units within the company--Diolen Industrial Fibers and Polyamide High Performance respectively.

Medline expands product range

1 October 2003

US medical product supplier Medline Industries has added two gauze sponge products to its range of traditional and advanced woundcare products.

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