September 2006

Flammability testing--a burning issue for technical textiles

1 September 2006

Peter Goodwin of James H.Heal & Co Ltd,a UK manufacturer of textile testing equipment,reviews flammability regulations and legislation,explains why it is vital to comply with them and offers some

Method for making fine fibrils of polytetrafluoroethylene

1 September 2006

European Patent EP 1 574 603 describes a novel way of making polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fibres.

Forming bulky fabrics

1 September 2006

Kao Corp of Tokyo, Japan, has revealed details of a technique for making bulky sheet materials.

Stab and ballistic protection technologies combined in vest

1 September 2006

Vests that protect their wearers against the twin threats of bullets and knives have been developed in a cooperative effort.

Superior roofing felt

1 September 2006

An improved type of roofing material has been found is disclosed in US Patent 6 864 194.

Surgical skin closure added to 3M product range

1 September 2006

3M has added the Steri-Strip S surgical skin closure to its range of woundcare products.

Bioabsorbable haemostatic dressing

1 September 2006

An effective haemostatic wound dressing with sufficient strength, flexibility and porosity has been developed by Ethicon of Somerville,New Jersey, USA.

Sports bandage

1 September 2006

A brace for the hand or arm of racquets-sports players has been developed by Michael Schneider of Neuwied, Germany.

Hygiene sector remains main end-use for European nonwovens

1 September 2006

According to EDANA,the international association serving the nonwovens and related products industries, production of nonwovens in Europe grew by just over 5% to 1.40 million tonnes in 2005.

Contoured nonwoven makes durable secondary backing

1 September 2006

Polymer Group Inc (PGI) of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, has developed a nonwoven for use as a secondary carpet backing.

Blended web for single-use applications

1 September 2006

A kind of blended fibre material for singe-use applications has been developed by Procter & Gamble Ltd, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Preventing erosion of sand in golf course bunkers

1 September 2006

A nonwoven geotextile liner that has water-permeable layers helps prevent the erosion of sand in bunkers on golf courses, according to its US inventor.

Promoting confidence in textiles--The Hohenstein Institutes

1 September 2006

Accepting the invitation of the Hohenstein Institutes,Nick Butler travelled to Germany to learn about the organization's refreshing approach to integrating textiles with the latest technologies to hel

Asian participation at Techtextil reflects growth of the region

1 September 2006

With CINTE Techtextil 2006 due to take place in Shanghai,China,on 19-21 September, our Asian Correspondent Vicky Sung looks at the history of the region's participation at various Techtextil events ar

Dynamic characterization of fibres using electron microscopy

1 September 2006

The development of electron microscopy offers tremendous potential for imaging and characterizing textiles at submicron (even nanometre) levels,according to China's Qufu Wei, Yingying Wang, Fenglin Hu

Strategic alliances favoured in the nonwovens technology sector

1 September 2006

With increased competition and specialization in the nonwovens industry,the current business environment favours a shift from small,individual firms to groups of companies formed either through merger

Reusable overalls that can be laundered but are water-soluble

1 September 2006

Because of their durability, limited-use garments can present disposal problems, an increasing concern giving the rising volumes of waste and refuse put into landfills.

Filament loop pile surface for ski slopes

1 September 2006

A new kind of artificial ski slope could help to prevent the kinds of injury commonly encountered on such surfaces.

Modular sub-units to form rugs

1 September 2006

In a novel approach to floorcoverings, USA's Milliken & Co has invented a rug that consists of a group of modular elements.

Controlled-release substrate

1 September 2006

A flexible textile-based material that allows for the controlled release of a microencapsulated substance is the subject of International Patent WO 2004/048678.

Dri-release SeaCell launched

1 September 2006

A new version of Dri-release with FreshGuard has been launched.

Ankle pad

1 September 2006

A simple ankle pad claimed to provide a high degree of protection against blows and kicks in the ankle area is disclosed by Antonino Alfieri of Munich,Germany.

Itema adds flatbed knitting machinery manufacturer Steiger to its Group

1 September 2006

Through its takeover of the Steiger Group, headquartered in Vionnaz, Switzerland, the Itema Group has expanded its position in the textile machinery business.

Invista to manufacture polyamide 6.6 airbag yarns in China

1 September 2006

Invista will invest more than US$50 million to build a major manufacturing facility for polyamide 6.6 (PA 6.6) yarns in the Shanghai region of China.

McAirlaid's opens its first US plant

1 September 2006

McAirlaid's Vliesstoffe GmbH & Co KG,a German manufacturer of nonwoven composites for applications involving absorbency, will invest $85 million to open its first North American manufacturing faci

Zoltek to make Hungarian carbon fibre plant world's largest - Government grant will also help to establish research and development centre

1 September 2006

Hungary's government has pledged a grant of HUF29 billion (approximately $14.5 million) to help Zoltek's Hungarian subsidiary modernize its facilities-- establishing a research and development centre

Blow-moulding method adapted to make automotive headrests - Latest technology poses a threat to traditional cutting and sewing manufacture

1 September 2006

Uniloy Milacron, a US manufacturer of reciprocating blowmoulding machines, has helped to develop a process for making headrests for automobiles that eliminates the need for cutting and sewing operatio

Owens Corning and Saint Gobain intend to merge reinforcements businesses

1 September 2006

Owens Corning, USA, and Saint Gobain, France, have jointly announced their intentions to merge their reinforcements divisions into a new company to be called Owens Corning-Vetrotex.

Performance nonwovens editor appointed by TechnicalTextiles

1 September 2006

With effect from the next issue,Technical Textiles International will feature a regular section focusing exclusively on highperformance applications for nonwoven fabrics.

Juergen Mecheels,former head of Hohenstein Institutes dies at 78

1 September 2006

Professor Jurgen Mecheels, former head of the Hohenstein Institutes and an internationally recognized scientist in textile research, died on 31 July 2006, aged 78.

Schaetti divests its machinery business

1 September 2006

Schaetti AG no longer makes coating and laminating machinery. The Swiss company with headquarters in Wallisellen has sold its Schaetti Line business to the M+S Group of Brugg, Switzerland.

End of era at EDANA as Marketing Director Philip Preest retires

1 September 2006

ON 31 MAY 2006, Philip Preest retired from EDANA after 32 years of service to the nonwovens industry.

Stain-repellent fabric used in new range of hospital clothing

1 September 2006

StainSmart, a dual-action stain repel-and-release fabric technology developed by US-based textile and chemical manufacturer Milliken, is being employed in a new line of fashionable and functional hosp

4th symposium will feature medical textiles and smart fabrics

1 September 2006

The next How To Enter Technical Textiles Markets symposium will be held at the Le Meridien Hotel, Porto, Portugal, from 22-23 March 2007.

McAirlaid's announces US investment and expansion

1 September 2006

German nonwovens producer McAirlaid's is to invest US$85 million over the next six years in setting up an airlaid nonwovens manufacturing plant in Rocky Mount, Virginia, USA.

Intravenous stabilizing device

1 September 2006

A stabilizing device for securing an intravenous (IV) catheter to a patient's body is described in US Patent 7 022 111 by inventors from Glendale, Arizona,USA.

Mesh product reduces bacterial colonization during implantation

1 September 2006

TyRx Pharma has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for Pivit AB, a surgical mesh product coated with a proprietary bioresorbable polymer containing t

Imparting hydrophilicity to nonwovens

1 September 2006

A treatment composition and method for treating polyolefin nonwoven fabrics to impart wettability (i.e. hydrophilicity) is disclosed in US Patent 7 018 945 by Kimberly-Clark.

Disposable,size-adaptable arm sling

1 September 2006

A disposable, size-adaptable arm sling for supporting a patient's arm and hand is outlined in US Patent 7 018 349 by FanCastic Products.

Gates Foundation funds mosquito net project at Leeds University

1 September 2006

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded a grant of GBP360 000 (US$672 000) to textile researchers in the UK to develop an innovative mosquito net that is expected to provide more sustainab

Jacob Holm acquires Tytex

1 September 2006

Jacob Holm & Sonner and Thygesen Textile Group are hiving off their Jacob Holm & Sons STA (Special & Technical Applications) and Tytex businesses, respectively, and merging them under the

New Chairman and Board Members for EDANAready to fight for industry

1 September 2006

At the Annual General Meeting of EDANA, held in Vienna, Austria, in June, members unanimously elected Luc Maes as Chairman for one year.

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