September 2003

Space elevator

1 September 2003

Liftport Inc has been formed in the USA with the aim of developing a so-called "space elevator"--described as an economically attractive means of accessing space.

Microbiological analyses of textiles and water

1 September 2003

Over the past year, the microbiological department of the Spanish Textile Research Institute (AITEX) has made a significant investment in equipment for its microbiology laboratory for the control of b

Medtex establishes UK institute as major force in the sector

1 September 2003

With the organization of Medtex 03, the third international conference and exhibition on healthcare and medical textiles held in July 2003 in Bolton, UK, Bolton Institute's Centre for Materials Resear

Beiersdorf develops backing material for orthopaedic dressings

1 September 2003

Inelastic backing material for use in orthopaedic dressings and bandages is disclosed by Beiersdorf in US Patent 6 544 910.

Four technologies hold key to the dawning of a new age

1 September 2003

Natural fibre production was perfected in the Industrial Age (1775-1850). Synthetic fibre production fuelled developments in the textile industry during the Chemical Age (1870-1980).

Success of first event prompts follow-up of Spanish trade fair

1 September 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 11-13 May 2004 in

Multi-layered dressing

1 September 2003

Bristol-Myers Squibb of New York, USA, has developed a multi-layered wound dressing.

Three-dimensional camouflage

1 September 2003

Shelter-Pro LLC of Stearns, Kentucky, USA, has developed camouflage clothing intended for sportsmen, hunters and photographers.

Hydroentangled fabrics get patterns and images

1 September 2003

US inventors have disclosed a method based on hydroentanglement for forming durable nonwovens with patterns and images.

Foam tape for medical dressings

1 September 2003

Scapa Medical has developed a new foam tape for medical dressings.

Lymphoedema bandage

1 September 2003

A compression bandage for the treatment of lymphoedema has been developed by Neopress of Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK.

Paint roller covers

1 September 2003

A method for making a continuous strip of fabric for use in the production of paint roller covers is disclosed in US Patent 6 502 779.

Major exhibitors announce their withdrawal from ITMA

1 September 2003

Three major machinery manufacturers have announced their withdrawal from the forthcoming ITMA 2003.

DuPont invests in nylon airbag fibres

1 September 2003

DuPont Textiles & Interior (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 inf

Gas filtration membranes with high selectivity

1 September 2003

A hollow fibre membrane with superior selectivity for use in gas separation is the subject of US Patent 6 521 025.

Carboxymethylated cotton for moist wound healing

1 September 2003

US researchers have modified conventional cotton gauze bandage rolls into highly absorbent, carboxymethylated dressings that can absorb large amounts of exudate similar to that of more expensive calci

Is this the end of the traditional format for ITMA in Europe?

1 September 2003

Will the withdrawal of Saurer, Rieter and, more latterly, Suessen from the ITMA 2003 show (see also, page 4), because of apparent fears of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), be just a minor abe

Synthetic rigid bandage

1 September 2003

A German company has developed a synthetic rigid bandage especially for splinting or supporting a diseased or injured limb.

Filtration technologies for incinerators and nanotechnology

1 September 2003

The 4th International Filtration Conference will take place in Osaka, Japan, from 7-8 October 2003.

Plasma and microwave modification improves fibre interlocking

1 September 2003

A combination of plasma treatment and microwave radiation creates an undulating surface on fibres that improves their mechanical interlocking in resin matrices and so enhances the strength and interfa

European Disposables and Nonwovens Association elects officers

1 September 2003

The Brussels-based European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) has elected Dr Rolf Altdorf, Vice-president and Managing Director EuMEA, PGI Divisional Headquarters Europe, The Netherlands,

Compression glove for pain relief

1 September 2003

A compression glove for pain relief from rheumatoid arthritis, oedema, primary lymphoedema and other disorders is disclosed in US Patent 6 554 783 by Bunty McEvoy.

Filament titania

1 September 2003

Japan's Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd reports it has found a way to produce monofilaments of titania.

SCA establishes business unit for hygiene growth markets

1 September 2003

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) has established a new business group - SCA Hygiene Growth Markets - to further exploit growth potentials in the hygiene sector outside Europe and North America.

Roofing felt offers good fire rating

1 September 2003

Elk Corp of Dallas, Texas, USA, has invented a sophisticated type of roofing felt.

Reinforced coated particles secure cracks

1 September 2003

Particles coated with resin and fibrous material can prop open subterranean formations, according to Borden Chemical Inc of Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Innovation in technical textiles --science and technology

1 September 2003

Scientific and technological solutions for problems relating to technical textiles will be the focus of a conference in Manchester, UK, next year.

Acoustic and thermal insulation

1 September 2003

A synthetic nonwoven for use in acoustic and/or thermal insulation is the subject of US Patent 6 514 889.

Electrically warmed fabrics

1 September 2003

A composite fabric that incorporates an electrical resistance heating system is the subject of US Patent 6 548 789.

Polymer fibres as a soil substitute

1 September 2003

DuPont has devised a way of using polymer fibres to support plant growth and act as a substitute for soil.

Lightweight triboelectric

1 September 2003

Carl Freudenberg has developed a method for making lightweight triboelectrically charged nonwovens for use in filter media.

Improved polypropylene

1 September 2003

Chemopetrol, the Czech Republic's leading supplier of polyester and polypropylene, has launched a new range of polypropylene resins clarified with Millad 3988 from Milliken Chemical.

Elastic bandage with criss-crossed hook-and-loop fasteners

1 September 2003

An elongated elastic bandage that is used to provide support, compression and/or immobilization is described in US Patent 6 545 193 by Michael Morgenstern of Flushing, New York, USA.

Koch negotiates purchase of DuPont Textiles & Interiors

1 September 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).

Management buyout at BFF

1 September 2003

Directors David Lamb and Chris Burhop have bought out BFF Nonwovens of Bridgwater, Somerset, UK, from parent company Lamont Holdings plc, which went into receivership earlier this year.

Charter expands biomedical operations

1 September 2003

Charter Medical, a subsidiary of nonwovens producer Lydall, is to expand its biomedical operations in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, adding 50 jobs to the facility.

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