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Making carbon fibre surfaces rougher

1 July 2009
Korean scientists say that exposing carbon fibres to electromagnetic radiation modifies their surfaces simply and quickly, so improving their bonding to polymer matrices in composites.
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TenCate Protective Fabrics wins order from US Marines

1 July 2009
TenCate Defense & Tactical, a business unit of TenCate Protective Fabrics USA Inc, has won an order worth $13 million for its TenCate Defender M fabric.
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Lenzing forced to hike fibre prices

1 July 2009
The Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of manmade cellulose fibres, has raised its prices with effect from the end of May 2009.
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Fiberweb and Fitesa reported to be in joint venture talks

1 July 2009
Fiberweb is understood to be in advanced discussions with leading Brazilian spunbond producer Fitesa and its parent company PetroPar regarding the establishment of a 50/50 joint venture (JV) focused p
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Fully waterproof dressings

1 July 2009
Secuderm has launched an innovative secondary dressing kit that combines adhesive gel and a protective film.
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FDA clearance of ABThera Open Abdomen Dressing

1 July 2009
Kinetic Concepts has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its ABThera Open Abdomen Dressing.
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Method for producing a stabilized compressed tampon

1 July 2009
A process and apparatus for producing a compressed, gas stabilized tampon is disclosed in US Patent 7 472 463 by Procter & Gamble.
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Sanitars adds third spunlace line

1 July 2009
Italian nonwovens and cosmetic disposables manufacturer Sanitars has started up its third Rieter Perfojet spunlace line at its plant in Flero, Brescia.
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Hay fever relief band

1 July 2009
AirTight International has launched the Qu-Chi acupressure band to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis.
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Disposable absorbent article with pocket for isolating faeces

1 July 2009
A disposable absorbent article in which the crotch portion forms a pocket for isolating faeces from urine has been developed by Unicharm.
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High uptake of advanced wound management across Europe

1 July 2009
The advanced wound management market in Europe is experiencing high growth owing to the heightened need for better and more cost-effective treatment, according to Frost & Sullivan.
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Measuring textile interaction with human skin cells

1 July 2009
Germany's Hohenstein Institute has created a unique textile testing methodology that allows manufacturers to evaluate the effects their fabrics may have on people who wear them.
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JKT joins Molnlycke Health Care

1 July 2009
Molnlycke Health Care group has acquired 100% of the shares of JKT, a market leading Polish company with 110 employees based in Bialystok.
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Momentum Textiles selects Repreve FR with flame-retardant technology

1 July 2009
US-based contract textiles supplier Momentum Textiles has selected Repreve FR for a range of healthcare privacy curtains.
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Joint venture to make polypropylene fibres in South America

1 July 2009
FiberVisions, a supplier of polyolefin fibres to a variety of industries including the hygiene products sector, with locations in the USA and China, and Argentina-based Tel Rad Cuyo (TRC), a manufactu
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Absorbent structure based on particulate superabsorbent polymers

1 July 2009
A method for producing an absorbent structure is described by Paul Hartmann. Detailed in US Patent 7 462 754, the innovative process comprises:
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High-tech clothing for the active ageing population

1 July 2009
New clothing that incorporates electronic functions to improve the quality of life for the active ageing population will be created in a new research project launched at the University of Wales, Newpo
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Polymer Group announces US plant closure and consolidation

1 July 2009
Nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) is to close its plant in North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, and consolidate certain manufacturing operations in its Benson, North Carolina, USA, facility as a res
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Dressing for controlling severe, life-threatening bleeding

1 July 2009
Advanced haemorrhage control wound dressings are disclosed in US Patent 7 482 503 by Providence Health System-Oregon.
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ConvaTec launches Aquacel Ag dressing with strengthening fibre

1 July 2009
ConvaTec has launched Aquacel Ag Dressing with Strengthening Fiber, a new advanced ribbon dressing, in the USA.
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