October 2004

Splicing fibre bundles with injected air

1 October 2004

A system for creating fibre bundles that are easy to handle is the subject of US Patent 6 722 116.

BWF's electrically conductive filter media offers continuous use at 125degC

1 October 2004

BWF Envirotec has introduced an electrically conductive filter media for continuous applications at 125degC (with a peak use of 140degC).

Rhodia ups prices for polyamide 6 and 66 resins, compounds

1 October 2004

Rhodia Polyamide has hiked the price of its polyamide 66 (PA 66) base resins and PA 6 and PA 66 compounds (Technyl(r)) in Europe by Euro200 a tonne, effective 13 September.

Polymer Group to install new spunbond line in Colombia

1 October 2004

Polymer Group (PGI) is to more than double the spunbond fabric capacity of its Bonlam Andina facility in Cali, Colombia, to meet growing demand for its products in Latin America, where the company hol

Adhesive bandage with improved comfort and fit

1 October 2004

An adhesive bandage offering improved comfort and fit has been developed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products.

Flocked with superabsorbents

1 October 2004

A flocked surface of superabsorbent fibres on a substrate is the subject of US Patent 6 692 811.

HaloShield-treated bed-linen launched in US hospitals

1 October 2004

Sheets and pillowcases containing HaloShield technology are now available from Medline Industries for use in hospitals, nursing homes and managed care facilities in the USA.

Laminated multi-denier airbag fabric

1 October 2004

A woven fabric consisting of synthetic yarns with at least two different deniers that is laminated to a solid polymeric film makes a more effective material for airbags, according to US Patent 6 734 1

Haemostatic multilayer bandage

1 October 2004

A haemostatic multilayer bandage is described in US Patent 6 762 336 by the American National Red Cross based in Washington DC, USA.

Longer life hydrojets

1 October 2004

Rieter Perfojet of Montbonnot, France, claims to have improved the design of the pressure manifolds for its hydroentanglement lines.

Hernia repair mesh

1 October 2004

An implantable hernia repair prosthesis is described by Ethicon in US Patent 6 755 867.

Diolen raises Brazilian polyester capacity

1 October 2004

Diolen Industrial Fibers is to increase production capacity for hightenacity polyester yarns at its Companhia Bahiana de Fibras (Cobafi) facility in Camacari, Brazil.

US advanced wound care market to reach US$2.8 billion by 2008

1 October 2004

Over the past 20 years, advanced wound care technologies have emerged to become significant products in wound treatment.

New technologies and smart textiles for industry and fashion

1 October 2004

The Institute of Nanotechnology will hold a conference entitled "New Technologies and Smart Textiles for Industry and Fashion" on 1-2 December 2004 at the Royal Society, London.

Teijin Twaron opens facilities in Shanghai... and announces plans for further production capacity

1 October 2004

Teijin Twaron, producer of the aramid fibre Twaron, has opened its new Asian regional headquarters in Shanghai, China, effective from 1 November 2004.

Record-breaking Techtextil China shows regions' potential

1 October 2004

Cinte Techtextil China welcomed a record-breaking number of trade visitors to Shanghai from 1-3 September.

Pad and adhesive bandage

1 October 2004

A pad and adhesive bandage that prevents peeling off and the intrusion of water is disclosed in US Patent 6 743 964 by Johnson & Johnson of Tokyo, Japan.

DuPont opens advanced composite nonwovens facility

1 October 2004

DuPont has opened a new US$130 million facility at its Old Hickory, Tennessee, USA, site to produce medical nonwoven fabrics made from its new composite technology.

Soaring oil prices blamed for hikes in nylon airbag yarns

1 October 2004

Polyamide High Performance has increased the price of its polyamide 66 airbag yarns (Enka(r) Nylon) by 11%, effective 1 October, blaming sustained increases in the cost of raw materials.

Cutting and sealing

1 October 2004

A method of thermally cutting and sealing the edge of a running web is the subject of US Patent 6 681 668.

Shakespeare's process makes thermoplastic yarns more durable

1 October 2004

Shakespeare Co says its latest innovation is a highly durable monofilament produced using a patented process that alters the surface properties of semi-crystalline polymers (IsoTuffTM).

Diaphanous hydroentangled fabric

1 October 2004

Polymer Group Inc (PGI) has developed what it claims is an extremely lightweight nonwoven with an abrasive surface and high absorbency.

Smart textiles and new technologies

1 October 2004

A two-day meeting, New Technologies and Smart Textiles for Industry and Fashion, is being held in London, UK, 1-2 December 2004.

Hydroentangled composite fabric with high pulp content

1 October 2004

A hydroentangled nonwoven composite fabric containing pulp fibre that can be used as a fluid distribution layer and/or absorbent component of an absorbent personal care product has been developed by K

Procter & Gamble boosts sales and profits in current financial year

1 October 2004

Good business in most segments gave US consumer goods group Procter & Gamble a 44% rise in profits to US$1.37 billion in the fourth quarter of its current operating period.

Gel forms basis of coated and laminated protection for military

1 October 2004

The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has granted Stedfast Inc of Granby, Quebec, Canada, an exclusive worldwide licence under a International patent application to commercially produce and market coated

Sizing improves fibre glass for PPG

1 October 2004

Customer Evaluations are under way for Innofiber DCS fibre glass from PPG Industries, which claims its product is designed to improve the quality and processing efficiency, particularly for screen man

Nip-twisting polylactic acid fibres

1 October 2004

Japan's Murata Kikai KK has developed a variant in false-twist texturizing that it claims can be used with polylactic acid (PLA) fibres.

Medical products from the Czech Republic

1 October 2004

A diverse range of medical products is being made under the name Metea by Vyzkumny ustav pletarsky (VUP) of Brno, Czech Republic.

Three-dimensional reinforcements

1 October 2004

Production of three-dimensional fabrics to serve as reinforcements in preforms is the subject of International Patent 02/103098.

Filter tubes made continuously

1 October 2004

Continuous production of tubular nonwoven filter fabrics is possible using a method developed by Total Filter Technology Inc of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA.

Anti-insect screen

1 October 2004

Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Canada Ltd has developed a polymer-coated knitted fabric that it believes has potential as insect screening.

Fast, accurate testing of water permeability offered

1 October 2004

A UK Company is offering a testing service for vapour permeability.

Orthopaedics appointments at Smith & Nephew

1 October 2004

Smith & Nephew's Orthopaedics Division has appointed Ken Woody as Senior Vice President of Global Sales.

Primary backing

1 October 2004

Inventor Ian D. Walters of Ammanford, UK, has developed a novel type of tufted pile material, according to US Patent 6 723 413.

Pile mesh soft tissue implant

1 October 2004

A biocompatible soft tissue implant for repairing muscle or tissue wall defects is disclosed by Atrium Medical in US Patent 6 783 554.

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