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Beaulieu Technical Textiles (BTT) used the occasion of Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, on 9–12 May to highlight its specialized extrusion coating and extrusion laminating support for its

A composite mesh that includes a prosthetic fabric and a bioresorbable film of oxidized cellulose of microbial origin has been developed by Covidien subsidiary Sofradim Production of Trévoux, Franc

A compression stocking (10) developed by Nasrin Sesi of Southfield, Michigan, USA, features a closable/openable leg portion (18) that extends upwardly from a top of the foot portion (16).

Two products intended to simplify the assessment of the effectiveness of fabrics for protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation are now available from the Association of Textile, Apparel & Mate

An improved compression orthosis, such as a stocking, pantyhose, half-hose or support sock, for a lower limb has been developed by Gibaud of Saint-Etienne, France.

PHP Fibers is to open an airbag fabric weaving and finishing plant at its production site in Obernburg, German. 

Technische Textilien Lörrach (TTL) of Lörrach, Germany, has invested in a complete needlepunch line including opening and blending equipment, a card, a crosslapper, drafting and needling machinery,

Absorbent, thin adhesive dressings for the treatment of chronic wounds have been developed by Urgo Recherche Innovation et Developpement, part of Laboratoires Urgo.

Voith Paper and Trützschler Nonwovens have developed a new safety standard for wet-laid hydroentangled (spunlaced, WLS) nonwovens machines. 

Bainisha of Lokeren, Belgium, has partnered with Karachi, Pakistan-based denim manufacturer Kassim to introduce sensor-containing, body-monitoring Smart Jeans at the recent Denim Premiere Visio

Puma has used its Accufoam – comprising three-dimensional, diamond-shaped dots (Topaz-Dots) applied to both sides of an elastane (spandex) upper material – to create a distinctive look for its late

Mogul Nonwovens is celebrating the grand opening of its latest venture, Mogul South Carolina Nonwovens Corp, on a 8.1-ha site in Gray Court, USA.

HeiQ will use the occasion of Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, on 9–12 May 2017 to launch its latest odou

A discreet reflective material (Scotchlite C790 Carbon Black Stretch Transfer Film) for use in activewear has been launched by 3M of St Paul, Minnesota, USA.  

A carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) rear suspension knuckle for a C-segment vehicle that is 50% lighter than a conventional steel component is being developed by a consortium in the UK. 

PlastiComp has completed the installation of an additional pultrusion line dedicated to manufacturing long carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastic (LCFRTP) pellets at its facility in Winona, Minnesot

A chemical-based method for the recycling of carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs) is being developed by researchers at Washington State University (WSU) in Pullman, USA.

A report calling for industry and government to work closely together to put an end to the constraints that currently inhibit the growth and use of composite materials in the marine, rail, oil and

Woven metallic fabrics for use in space are being developed by engineers at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, USA.

Five European companies have formed a partnership to develop technologies that will enable the manufacture of sustainable textiles from used clothing.