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Dry finishing without plasma

1 February 2014
The dry finishing of textiles promises to cut water consumption in many processes, but while the benefits are compelling and significant, most techniques to date involve atmospheric or vacuum-based pl
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New patent on invisibility cloaking

1 February 2014
Fractal Antenna Systems, based in Bedford, Massachusetts, has received a second patent notice of allowance (NOA) on invisibility cloaks.
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Active particle technology on trend

1 February 2014
Cocona Inc., a manufacturer of active particle technologies under the brand name 37.5, based in Boulder, Colarado, has had seven fabrics selected for inclusion in the Textrends 2015 forum.
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Biotextiles as medical implants

1 February 2014
A new book from Woodhead Publishing in association with the Textile Institute provides an invaluable source of information on the main types of textile materials and products used for medical implants
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Compression dressing

1 February 2014
A novel wound compression dressing developed by Entrotech is described in US Patent 8 591 493. The device is wrapped around the wound to provide direct compression to control bleeding.
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Nonwovens combine hydroactive fibres with chitosan

1 February 2014
Freudenberg Nonwovens of Weinheim, Germany, claims to be the first company to market a combination of hydroactive fibres and nonwovens made of chitosan fibres to create a moist wound environment and t
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Seamless joint compression wrap

1 February 2014
A compression wrap designed to address the specialized needs of both athletes and medical patients associated with pivoting joints, such as the elbow or knee, has been developed by Albahealth.
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Interface layer wound dressing

1 February 2014
An interface layer wound dressing has been developed by LRR&D of Omer, Illinois, USA, to promote healing of a wound bed.
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Ahlstrom announces reorganization

1 February 2014
Fibre-based materials producer Ahlstrom has revised its business area structure by dividing the Food and Medical Business Area into separate units, effective 1 January 2014.
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Procter & Gamble opens Indonesian diaper plant

1 February 2014
In early December, Procter & Gamble (P&G) Indonesia opened a new diaper plant in Jakarta, Indonesia, and said it will invest a further US$100 million in a second plant next to its new unit in
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First edition of Outlook Latin America

1 February 2014
The two principal global nonwovens associations, EDANA and INDA, have confirmed that the first edition of Outlook Latin America will be held on 3-5 March 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Kelheim Fibres opens "hygiene zones"

1 February 2014
Viscose fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres recently "closed-off" its newly designated "hygiene zones" in a ceremony at its plant in Kelheim, Germany; now, only specially trained staff are permitted acc
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AD Surgical launches new range of universal sterile drapes

1 February 2014
AD Surgical has introduced Universal Sterile Drapes, which can be used for a wide range of surgical procedures.
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Domtar completes purchase of Indas

1 February 2014
Canadian paper and pulp products maker Domtar has completed the purchase of privately held Spanish diaper maker Laboratorios Indas for Euro285 million.
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Adjustable compression garment

1 February 2014
An adjustable compression garment that can be tailored to individual consumers' particular needs has been developed by Under Armour of Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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Congress on healthcare and medical textiles

1 February 2014
The 2nd International Congress on Healthcare and Medical Textiles - EGEMEDITEX-2014 - will be held in Izmir, Turkey, on 25-26 September 2014.
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Japanese nonwovens producers focus on Southeast Asia

1 February 2014
Japan's Shinwa is reported to have formed a joint partnership with Tokyo Medical in Indonesia.
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Implantable mesh pivotably attached to a film

1 February 2014
A surgical textile mesh that is pivotably connected to a polymeric film is disclosed by Covidien in US Patent 8 579 924.
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Hartmann Group strengthens market position in Brazil

1 February 2014
The Hartmann Group has acquired Bace Comercio Internacional, a healthcare company based in Osasco, Sao Paulo, Brazil, which sells products in the fields of wound care, incontinence and patient hygiene
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Absorbent article with blood-separating ability

1 February 2014
An absorbent article that provides reduced rewet has been developed by Kao of Tokyo, Japan.
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