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Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have discovered how electrical stimulation via a carbon fabric can be used for the treatment of bacterial infections, which may pave the way for a v

A demonstration of the Cicret Bracelet drew audible gasps from delegates at the 2016 Wearable Techchnologies Conference who had not seen it before—such was its immediate impact.

A wound dressing that can be used during topical negative-pressure therapy has been developed by Smith & Nephew.

Health Care Originals claimed the 2016 Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup in a competition that received entries from over 450 companies from 60 countries.

A 3200-g.m^–2 quadraxial carbon fibre fabric has been launched by Vectorply Corp of Phenix City, Alabama, USA. 

A woven fabric (Dymetrol) has been developed as a suspension system for passenger seats on commercial aeroplanes.

Invista is the latest company to integrate infrared (IR) technology into its yarns with new Thermolite Infrared.

A thin coating of a graphene nanoribbon-infused epoxy has proven effective at melting ice on a helicopter blade.

Fabrics capable of protecting buildings from airborne volcanic fragments as large as a fist (about 10 cm) have been developed in Japan.

EuroFibers BV of Maastricht, The Netherlands, has signed its first distribution agreement relating to ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres that have been coloured with a propriet

A dressing that has an integral antimicrobial is featured in US Patent 9 220 869 by Centurion Medical Products.

Hexcel and Boeing have celebrated the first flight of the 737 MAX 8 – the first member of Boeing’s 737 MAX family – which took to the skies near Boeing’s 737 Final Assembly plant in Renton, Washing

Toho Tenax Co Ltd has revised and renewed a long-term contract to supply its Pyromex oxidized polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibre to UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS), part of United Technologies Corp (UTC). 

A new research report* predicts that the medical nonwoven disposables market will be valued at US$10.1 billion by 2020.

An absorbent wound dressing assembly that can be used to staunch, seal or stabilize a site of tissue injury, trauma or access has been developed by Hemcon Medical Technologies.

Taiwan’s Far Eastern New Century (FENC) showcased its Dynafeed shirt at the 2016 ISPO sportswear and gear show held in Munich, Germany, on 24–27 January.

Absorbent articles with nonwoven substrates having fibrils have been developed by Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

The global baby diaper market is expected to reach US$64.6 billion by 2022, according to a new report* from Grand View Research.

A study has found that the use of Aquacel Ag Surgical Cover Dressing resulted in a significant reduction in wound complications and dressing changes, as well as enhanced patient satisfaction in pat

According to a new market research report* published by MarketsandMarkets, the global sutures market was valued at US$2.80 billion in 2014 and is expected to reach US$3.59 billion by 2020, with a c