October 2011

Asian presence at Techtextil 2011 grows in size and importance

1 October 2011

The record number of Asian exhibitors at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011) shows the interest of the region's industry in technical textiles.

Unicharm to buy Vietnamese hygiene products maker

1 October 2011

The Thai subsidiary of Japanese feminine hygiene products maker Unicharm is acquiring a majority interest in Diana, a Vietnamese producer of diapers and sanitary products.

Art wrap bandage

1 October 2011

A decorative medical dressing for the protective wrapping of a skin injury or an orthopaedic injury is disclosed in US Patent 7 988 742 by inventors from Galveston, Texas, USA.

Optical fibre in wound dressings

1 October 2011

Swiss researchers from the Technology in Textiles (TechinTex) project are working on a new type of wound dressing that could make it easier for health providers to monitor how fast a wound is healing,

Secant Medical reorganizes with new appointments

1 October 2011

USA-based Secant Medical, a maker of biomedical textile structures for medical devices, has announced changes in its management and internal operational structure, including appointments of internal m

Procter & Gamble begins construction of Indonesian factory

1 October 2011

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has commenced construction of its factory in Karawang, West Java, its first in Indonesia, with a projected investment of US$100 million for the production of baby diaper

Multi-toned signals create a perception of depth

1 October 2011

An absorbent article that gives a perception of depth within the product is described in US Patent 7 972 317 by Procter & Gamble.

Domtar acquires Attends Healthcare

1 October 2011

Canada-based paper supplier Domtar has completed the acquisition of privately held Attends Healthcare, a manufacturer and supplier of incontinence products, from KPS Capital Partners for US$315 millio

High-strength adhesive for disposable diapers

1 October 2011

Functional resin maker Idemitsu Kosan has developed a soft, low-modulus polypropylene (LMPP), which could find application as an adhesive for disposable diapers.

Protective bandage accommodates limb and joint movement

1 October 2011

A disposable bandage that provides protection for wounds, cuts and abrasions, can accommodate limb and joint movement, and serves as a shield for the wound area has been developed by Biosara of Corint

Contoured pads aimed at light bladder leakage

1 October 2011

Kimberly-Clark has introduced Poise Hourglass Shape Pads, which offer a curved shape that improves fit while providing required protection.

Inflatable hernia patch for tension-free repairs

1 October 2011

A patch for repairing an intra-abdominal defect such as a hernia is disclosed in US Patent 8 002 844 by Jason Adams of Manhattan, New York, USA.

Absorbent product prevents rewet

1 October 2011

The Japan Absorbent Technology Institute has developed an absorbent product that is capable of preventing the absorption rate from significantly lowering with the elapse of time, from the start of use

SCA acquires hygiene products company in Brazil

1 October 2011

SCA of Stockholm is acquiring the Brazilian hygiene products company Pro Descart. Consideration for the deal amounts to SEK450 million (US$71 million) on a debt-free basis.

ConvaTec announces Asia-Pacific appointments

1 October 2011

ConvaTec of Skillman, New Jersey, USA, a developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, has announced the appointments of Charles Cerminara and James Moran

Miller to show latest desktop welder

1 October 2011

Introduced to the market at the end of April 2011, Miller Weldmaster's T3 Hot Wedge Welder will be the focus of the company's exhibit at the Industrial Fabrics Association International's IFAI Expo in

Monofilaments for technical applications

1 October 2011

Italy's Fil.Va (see also, page 7) will exhibit its range of synthetic monofilaments at the forthcoming Industrial Fabrics Association International's IFAI Expo in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 25-27 Octob

Wearables help develop a sixth sense for safety and protection

1 October 2011

This month's A+A show in Dusseldorf, Germany, highlights how integrated technologies are improving the functionality of protective clothing, according to Adrian Wilson.

Specialization and diverse markets are driving AGY's success

1 October 2011

AGY's Drew Walker and James Crain talked to John McCurry about the reasons for the company's success--specialization, targeting the right markets, investment, an experienced workforce, research and de

Biopolymers and natural fibres for use in textiles and composites

1 October 2011

The markets for alternatives to synthetic fibres and plastics continue to develop and grow. Adrian Wilson investigates for Technical Textiles International.

Lenzing completes expansion of capacity for lyocell at Heiligenkreuz plant

1 October 2011

Lenzing , which has its headquarters in the Austrian town of the same name, has completed the expansion of capacity for its lyocell fibre, Tencel, at its production facility in Heiligenkreuz, Austria.

Thermoplastic-coated fabric introduced for inflatable boats

1 October 2011

BondCote of Pulaski, Virginia, USA, will show its latest product, a fabric for inflatable boats, for the first time at the Industrial Fabrics Association International's IFAI Expo in Baltimore, Maryla

Andritz acquires NSC Nonwoven

1 October 2011

Andritz Group of Graz, Austria, has agreed to buy the nonwovens division of the NSC Group, which is based in France.

Karl Mayer transfers stitch-bonded nonwovens technology

1 October 2011

From 1 January 2012, Christian Pinkert Textilmaschinen of Chemnitz, Germany, is to take over the manufacture of machinery for making stitch-bonded nonwovens from Karl Mayer Malimo, also of Chemnitz.

Radio frequency sealing and tooling

1 October 2011

Cosmos electronic machine corp and Kabar Manuafacturing Corp, both of Farmingdale, New York, USA, are manufacturers of radiofrequency (RF) sealing equipment and tooling.

Saint-Gobain's barrier membranes

1 October 2011

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics of Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA, will introduce its barrier membrane technology Coretech at the Industrial Fabrics Association International's IFAI Expo in Baltimore

Narrow fabric tapes for the military

1 October 2011

Schiff Industrial Narrow Fabrics of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, USA, will launch the latest narrow tape, Pattern N8305IR-6P, in its Universal Digital Camouflage range at the Industrial Fabrics Associati

Coated fabrics from Canada's Texel

1 October 2011

A specialist in flat-die extrusion thermoplastics, Texel Coated Materials will exhibit fabrics (including nonwovens) coated with films such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU), polypropylen

Advantages of blends of polyetherimide and wool in workwear

1 October 2011

Ultem Polyetherimide(PEI) fibre manufactured by Sabic Innovative Plastics is now being used in high-performance workwear and protective clothing made by Japan Wool Textile Co, a division of Nikke Grou

Radiofrequency welding that can join metals to coated fabrics

1 October 2011

A Patented method based on radiofrequency (RF) welding that can join coated fabrics to metal attachments will be shown to visitors to the Industrial Fabrics Association International's IFAI Expo in Ba

Ontex to acquire Lille Healthcare

1 October 2011

Ontex, a European manufacturer of private-label hygiene products, is to acquire Lille Healthcare, a maker and marketer of adult incontinence products.

Bacteriostatic dressing provides protection without disturbance

1 October 2011

A wound or surgical dressing treated with a bacteriostatic composition that is capable of binding and trapping negatively charged matter, such as bacteria, pathogens, etc., has been developed by Kimbe

Insole offers support and keeps temperature of foot constant

1 October 2011

An insole designed to combine comfort and support with foot-warming technologies will protect the user's feet from cold weather, without over-heating them at other times, according to the USA-based co

Airbus vision for the future of flight

1 October 2011

An intelligent cabin wall membrane that controls air temperature and can become transparent to give passengers open panoramic views is envisaged by Airbus for planes of the future.

Drinking water from synthetic turf

1 October 2011

TenCate and Pentair X-Flow have launched a project called Green Source combining their respective synthetic turf and water filtration technologies.

Advantages over meta-aramids with Ultem

1 October 2011

Ultem polyetherimide (PEI) fibre manufactured by Netherlands-based Sabic Innovative Plastics is being employed in high-end work wear and protective clothing by Japan Wool Textile Company, a division o

New and cheaper antimicrobial

1 October 2011

A University of Georgia researcher has invented a new technology that can inexpensively render medical textiles permanently germ-free.

Bespoke medical extrusion systems

1 October 2011

Fibre Extrusion Technology is establishing a world leading reputation for the melt spinning of medical grade fibres and filament yarns from synthetic resorbable polymers.

Modular heating for operation patients

1 October 2011

During longer hospital operations, a serious reduction in body temperature occurs as a result of the anaesthetic, which can lead to hypothermia.

Partnership for spider proteins

1 October 2011

AMSilk is teaming up with the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) in the bid to make high performance fibres from its spider silk proteins.

New route to wearable antennae

1 October 2011

Ohio State University researchers are developing methods of incorporating radio antennas directly into clothing, using plastic film and metallic thread.

Smart concepts from BASF and Daimler

1 October 2011

Daimler and BASF are claiming a number of material firsts for their new jointly-developed smart forvision concept electric car, including a combination of solar cells based on organic-chemical dyes co

New movement for interiors

1 October 2011

The latest incarnation of Lumalive technology - the long-running development of Philips aimed at integrating moving images into textiles - has been unveiled as a new commercial lighting concept for in

Natural connection to cyberworld

1 October 2011

At the forthcoming Printed Electronics and Photovoltaics USA conference which takes place in Santa Clara, California from November 30 to December 1 this year, Dr Nanshu Lu of the University of Illinoi

US trials with shielding nanocoating

1 October 2011

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has been carrying out trials with a conductive carbon-fibre nanocoating which provides electromagnetic shielding from high-power microwave and directed-energy weap

First printed plane

1 October 2011

Engineers at the University of Southampton have designed and flown the world's first 'printed' aircraft, which could revolutionise the economics of aircraft design.

New roll-to-roll partner for Power Plastic

1 October 2011

Konarka Technologies, the developer of Power Plastic, a lightweight, flexible material that converts light to electricity, is now working with the colour/construction unit of ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe

$919.9 million for DuPont in Kevlar case

1 October 2011

DuPont has won a civil lawsuit for $919.9 million against South Korea's Kolon Industries - one of the largest awards ever made in defence of business processes and technologies.

Lenzing completes expansion in Heiligenkreuz plant

1 October 2011

Lenzing, which has its headquarters in the Austrian town of the same name, has completed the expansion of capacity for its lyocell fibre, Tencel, at its production facility in Heiligenkreuz, also in A

Karl Mayer to transfer stitch-bonded nonwovens technology

1 October 2011

From the 1 January 2012, Christian Pinkert Textilmaschinen of Chemnitz, Germany, is to take over the manufacture of machinery for making stitch-bonded nonwovens from Karl Mayer Malimo, also of Chemnit

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