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New polyamides (PAs) and textiles based on them are to be introduced for applications in the sports and leisure markets by their Japanese developer.

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is using a simulation tool and a polyurethane (PU) from BASF to produce instrument panels for the BMW X1, among others.

Belgian diaper producer Ontex has made a bid for Brazilian pharmaceutical company Hypermarcas’ diaper division, according to press reports.

A continuous carbon and glass fibre-reinforced polycarbonate (PC) is being used by LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co KG of Fuerth, Germany, to produce thin-walled, decorated housings for electronic d

There has been a lot of talk about wearable technologies over the past couple of years, with much of the initial enthusiasm fizzling out as the industry struggles to move beyond fitness trackers an

37.5 active particle-containing fibre technology – formerly branded as Cocona and manufactured by the company of that name – has been scientifically shown to improve an athlete’s performance at the

A new carbon and glass fibre-based architectural installation outside London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) will grow over the next six months, with the shape it assumes depending on the da

South Korea’s LG Innotek has developed new flexible sensors that are capable of sensing pressure across their entire surface, for applications in wearable medical and sporting technologies, as well

Sensoria is using the Kickstarter crowdfunding site to gauge demand for the Fitness v2.0 app for use with its latest range of sports bras and T-shirts.

At the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK in July, QinetiQ unveiled a material that could make composite aircraft structures three times more resistant to impacts such as bird and

Long fibre-reinforced thermoplastic (LFT) specialist PlastiComp Inc has invested in a dedicated research and development (R&D) laboratory at its headquarters in Winona, Minnesota, USA. 

Asiatic Fiber Corp of Taipei, Taiwan, has launched two technologies for smart garments – called Luminous and Warm – based on heating and lighting modules powered by its iQmax conductive tapes.

Implantable prostheses for reinforcing and repairing defects in a muscular or tissue wall, particularly an abdominal wall, are disclosed by Bard.

Robotic glove technology developed in a partnership between General Motors (GM) and NASA for use on the International Space Station (ISS) will be commercialized for healthcare, manufacturing and ot

A reinforced absorbable multi-layered haemostatic wound dressing has been developed by Ethicon of Somerville, New Jersey, USA.

Kimberly-Clark Australia has launched new Poise pads featuring improved AbsorbLoc protection, which is said to be 80% more absorbent than leading daytime sanitary pads.

A nonwoven fabric that is easily deformed but resistant to collapse is described in US Patent 9 340 909 by Unicharm. 

An absorbent article having a tufted topsheet has been developed by Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

In 2008 BMW Group Design unveiled the Gina Light Visionary – a concept car with a seamless, flexible, fabric outer shell stretched over a movable sub-structure.

Swiss-headquartered speciality chemicals company Clariant says is opening up the sustainability and performance advantages of the direct printing of high-conductivity electrical traces to new areas