September 2010

More keys to successful management of textile innovations

1 September 2010

Decades of changes in the textile industry have led it to an era where information technology, computing and nanotechnology are now part of its everyday language.

Multicomponent fibre with high proportion of phase-change material

1 September 2010

A multicomponent fibre containing a phase-change material (PCM) that combines an effective latent heat effect with high strength has been developed by SCA Hygiene Products.

Capacitive fabric sensors for integration in garments

1 September 2010

Capacitive fabric sensors that can monitor structures that expand and/or contract in real time, such as the human torso during respiration, are the goal of research at North Carolina State University

Baltic distribution agreement

1 September 2010

Univar, a leading distributor of chemicals around the world, has signed a distribution deal with Celanese Emulsion Polymers, a specialist in emulsion technology and application development.

Medical textile developments

1 September 2010

Medical and Healthcare Textiles, a new book from Woodhead Publishing, is based on papers presented at the fourth MEDTEX conference held in July 2007 at the University of Bolton, UK.

Surgical garments based on cornstarch solution

1 September 2010

Singapore researchers have invented a flexible, lightweight, impact-resistant composite material based on the same principles of how a cornstarch solution hardens on impact.

Impregnated nanoparticles help prevent hospital acquired infections

1 September 2010

A clinical trial conducted by the Department of Epidemiology and Infection Control at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) of Richmond, Virginia, USA, has shown that nanotechnology developed by Vest

Bio-tolerance of textile implants

1 September 2010

Researchers at the Institute for Hygiene and Biotechnology (IHB) of Germany's Hohenstein Institute have reported progress in the use of stem cells to stimulate the regeneration of vascular tissue to a

KCI obtains injunction against Smith & Nephew in the UK

1 September 2010

Kinetic Concepts (KCI) reports that the High Court of Justice Chancery Division, Patents Court in the UK has entered an injunction against Smith & Nephew prohibiting infringement of two KCI patent

Amicor launches medical and healthcare uniforms at HEAT

1 September 2010

Amicor, a global distributor of antimicrobial textiles, launched Amicor medical and healthcare uniforms at the International Conference on Healthcare and Hygiene Textiles & Clothing (HEAT) 2010 in

Headband with tension indicator

1 September 2010

A headband that incorporates a tension indicator has been developed by Covidien subsidiary Nellcor Puritan Bennett.

Honey-impregnated composite dressing offers moist healing

1 September 2010

A flexible, honey-impregnated dressing for direct application to a wound has been developed for absorbing wound exudates by Api-Med Medical Honey, which is now part of Comvita New Zealand.

Hybrid yarns make edges of slings more resistant to cutting

1 September 2010

Yarns specifically designed to reinforce the edges of cut-resistant webbing and cargo slings are the subject of US Patent 2008/0182471.

Sales up for Polymer Group

1 September 2010

One of the world's leading manufacturers of nonwovens, Polymer Group Inc (PGI), has reported an increase in its sales for the second quarter 2010.

Nanotechnology activity continues its strong surge worldwide

1 September 2010

Smart fabrics with engineered improvements at the nanoscale are having a significant impact across many industrial markets, building on already established applications in filtration and wound care, a

Product highlights from SPESA and Techtexil North America

1 September 2010

Niki Tait exploited the concurrence of the SPESA Expo with Techtexil North America, visiting both shows and here reporting on noteworthy exhibits spanning colour and visual assessment, technical and h

SRF invests heavily to build a global technical textiles business

1 September 2010

In India, SRF is a leading producer of polyamide tyre cord fabric, the first to make polyester tyre cord fabric and a principal manufacturer of belting fabric.

Innovation and education--keys to the future for Groz - Beckert

1 September 2010

The new Technology and Development Centre (TEZ) opened by Groz-Beckert in Albstadt, Germany, at a cost of Euro70 million, demonstrates a commitment to the longevity of the company and its German emplo

Industry heads to Shanghai for the latest Techtextil exhibition

1 September 2010

Scheduled to run 19-21 October 2010, the latest edition of Messe Frankfurt's CINTE Techtextil China should consolidate the importance of this exhibition to the industry's calendar.

What is needed to successfully manage innovation in textiles?

1 September 2010

Funding, technology, high performance applications and how innovative ideas with market potential can be converted into commercial products, were some of the themes of Managing Innovation in Textiles,

Stitchbonded reinforcement fits complicated moulds

1 September 2010

A mechanically stitchbonded reinforcement fabric consisting of a needlebonded core sandwiched between chopped glass fibres, called Polymat Free-Flow, will be launched by Scott & Fyfe at Composites

Electrospun fibres formed as webs to filter fossil fuels

1 September 2010

Electrospinning can create nonwoven layers of fibres of fluoropolymer suitable for filter media, and especially the separation of water from fossil fuels, claims Donaldson Co Inc of Minneapolis, Minne

Metallocene catalyst improves polypropylene for spinning

1 September 2010

Polyropylene made using specific nucleated metallocene catalysts can be spun to leave fibres and filaments with superior properties, particularly where high processing speeds and small gauge textiles

Carbon nanotubes for body armour

1 September 2010

Carbon nanotubes incorporated in body armour are improving the protection afforded to soldier and law enforcement officers from small arms fire, claims their manufacturer.

Weft-inserted warp knit stitch pattern gives higher dimensional stability

1 September 2010

A weft-inserted warp knit with a unique pattern of flat and round stitches makes a fabric that has good dimensional stability, high tensile strength, high tear strength and a smooth surface, claims it

Biocompatible dressing promotes tissue growth

1 September 2010

A multilayer reduced pressure delivery apparatus (211) for promoting tissue growth is disclosed in US Patent 7 700 819 by Kinetic Concepts.

Low-cost composite dressing

1 September 2010

A composite medical dressing containing a metal oxide has been developed by two research centres in Taipei, Taiwan.

Sony approval for Ticona range

1 September 2010

Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, today announced it received Green Partner certification from Sony Corporation at its US production plants in Shelby, North Carolina,

Dyneema for water protection

1 September 2010

Protective suit specialist TST Sweden has signed a licensing agreement with fibre manufacturer DSM Dyneema that will enable it to use the Dutch company's distinctive trademark on its multilayer water-

Power Plastic parking lot

1 September 2010

SKYShades reports that it has completed its first parking structure integrated with Konarka's Power Plastic at the West Palm Beach office complex of golfer Greg Norman's Great White Shark Enterprises.

Telehealth alliance between GE and Intel

1 September 2010

GE and Intel Corporation have announced a 50/50 joint venture to create a new healthcare company focused on telehealth and independent living that is likely to build on a number of wearable technology

A new sling for electronic arrows

1 September 2010

'The Quiver' is a new fashion/ personal electronics accessory developed by Canadian brand DEW (Digital Equipment Wear) that just might catch on.

Improving Li-ion power with CNTs

1 September 2010

SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT) and the University of Oklahoma (OU) have been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).

VDMA sets up Composite Technology Network

1 September 2010

The VDMA has formed a new network for machinery manufacturers engaged in the development and production of technologies for the manufacture and quality control of composite materials.

DuPont invests in nanofibres for future energy

1 September 2010

DuPont has introduced the first nanofibre-based polymeric battery separator that boosts the performance and safety of lithium ion batteries.

New Explorer adds high recyclable content

1 September 2010

Launched later this year, the all-new Ford Explorer will set a new benchmark for sustainability in the SUV segment due to an increased use of renewable and recycled content, with bio foam and recycled

Robots get tactile

1 September 2010

A tactile sensor system consisting of conductive foam, textiles and an intelligent evaluation circuit has been developed for robots by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and

Exploiting the body's mysterious energy

1 September 2010

At the July Outdoor show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Schoeller Textil introduced its new Energear fabric.

CNTs add performance to kayaks

1 September 2010

Improved composite kayak prototypes coated with an epoxy gelcoat modified with Baytubes carbon nanotubes have been developed by Norwegian research company Re-Turn AS, based in Gamle Fredrikstad.

Strong prospects for e-paper

1 September 2010

The e-paper display business has survived a tough year and has emerged as a mainstream display technology with strong prospects going forward, according to a new report from NanoMarkets.

SCA acquires baby diaper business in Mexico and Central America

1 September 2010

Sweden-based SCA is purchasing the Copamex baby diaper business in Mexico and Central America. The purchase price is understood to be worth around US$50 million on a debt-free basis.

Sales for carbon fibres increasing, but losses continue for Zoltek Industries

1 September 2010

Carbon fibre specialist Zoltek Companies Inc has reported that net sales for its third quarter, ended 30 June 2010, totalled US$42.4 million, compared with $30.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal

Coating and laminating--vital to the health of the industry

1 September 2010

Conference director Bill Smith has finalized the programme for the latest edition of the long-running International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL 2010).

Carbon fibre conference programme

1 September 2010

Event organiser Intertechpira has announced the latest programme for its annual conference dedicated to the carbon fibre industry, Global Outlook for Carbon Fibre, now called GOCarbonFibre2010.

Fashion meets Technology

1 September 2010

Tine Beez, fashion graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, has launched her 'Fashion meets Technology' active wear collection featuring technology from Fibretronic.

Electronic textiles as memory triggers

1 September 2010

As part of the 2010 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, two teams of researchers led by Professor Barbara Layne of Concordia University, Montreal, and Professor Janis Jefferies at Goldsmit

Improving Li-ion power with CNTs

1 September 2010

SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT) and the University of Oklahoma (OU) have been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).

Post-graduate Wearable Technologies programme

1 September 2010

The University of Wales, Newport, is launching the first MA (Master of Arts)/MFA (Master in Fine Arts) Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology courses in October.

Industry insight at IFAI conference

1 September 2010

Building on the success of the first two IFAI Advanced Textiles conferences in Berlin and Brussels, IFAI presented a third successful edition in Paris on 16-17 June, in the modern Congress facilities

Encouraging clinical trial for Vestex fabrics

1 September 2010

Vestagen Technical Textiles has completed the first clinical trial involving its Vestex nanotechnology-based products.

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