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Atmospheric plasma increases breathability

1 June 2013
A study conducted by Texas Tech University and Enercon Industries has determined that when spunbond polypropylene nonwoven fabrics are pre-treated with atmospheric plasma it increases their breathabil
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Techtextil Innovation Award for sensor-assisted water carrier

1 June 2013
In November last year, 200 tons of fresh water was transported 16 nautical miles across the Gulf of Souda, on the island of Crete, in a fabric bag 20 metres long and four metres wide.
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Icebear - a hothouse of innovation

1 June 2013
ITV Denkendorf will receive an Innovation Award at the 2013 Techtextil show in Frankfurt in recognition of the energy self-sufficient textile structure - known as the Icebear Building - that has been
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Funderwear and TweetPee

1 June 2013
Two sensor-containing products have recently been generating considerable attention in the mass media and could either represent considerable opportunities, or as the UK's Guardian newspaper suggests
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No obstacles for Ultra Sensor

1 June 2013
Peratech has developed a new sensor based on its quantum tunnelling composite (QTC) material that is so sensitive it can be operated through glass or steel sheet.
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Avantex award for LEDs automation process

1 June 2013
The work of German research institute TITV Greiz in developing a new and fully automated process for manufacturing luminous textiles with embedded LEDs has received the 2013 Avantex Innovation Award.
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Dual-purpose automotive smart fabric

1 June 2013
A woven electrically conductive textile that could function effectively as both a flexible heater and an occupant sensing system is proposed in the new world patent WO/2013/050621, secured by Thomas W
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Ultra-thin absorbent core system launched at IDEA 2013

1 June 2013
At the IDEA 2013 International Engineered Fabrics Conference & Expo held in April in Miami, Florida, USA, airlaid manufacturer Glatfelter launched an ultra-thin core system designed for two-layer
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Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth

1 June 2013
A new report from International Newsletters - Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth - will be published in June 2013.
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Radiation-shielding aramid material

1 June 2013
Teijin has announced the development of aramid fibre fabric that is said to protect users against X-ray and gamma-ray radiation.
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Silicone products for wound dressings and prosthetics

1 June 2013
Munich, Germany-based chemical group Wacker launched new biocompatible and skin-compatible silicone products for the wound dressings and prosthetics industries at the 23rd Conference of the European W
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Expanded interleaved sterile barrier systems

1 June 2013
High-performance fibre-based materials supplier Ahlstrom has introduced Ahlstrom Reliance Tandem, its expanded interleaved sterile barrier systems (SBS) offering.
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Recycling single-use cleanroom and laboratory gloves and clothing

1 June 2013
Kimberly-Clark Professional has introduced RightCycle, described as the first large-scale recycling effort for nontraditional cleanroom waste.
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Fiberweb announces expansion

1 June 2013

London, UK-based Fiberweb, a manufacturer of high-performance, technical nonwoven fabrics, including products for medical applications, has announced a US$15-million expansion at its mid-Tennessee,

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Growing global demand for infection prevention products

1 June 2013
Global demand for infection prevention products is forecast to increase 6.4% annually to US$130 billion in 2017, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group.
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Unitary absorbent core with binding agents

1 June 2013
In US Patent 8 324 446, Kimberly-Clark outlines a unitary absorbent core (30) for absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers and training pants, feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence pr
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Buckeye Technologies to be acquired by Georgia-Pacific

1 June 2013
Georgia-Pacific is to acquire all the outstanding shares of Buckeye Technologies' common stock for US$37.50 per share in cash.
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RKW appoints head of global hygiene and medical operations

1 June 2013
Polyolefin films and nonwovens manufacturer RKW has appointed Dr Manfred Bracher as Vice President of its hygiene and medical global business area.
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Secondary dressings for securing primary dressings

1 June 2013
Secondary wound dressings for securing primary dressings and managing fluid from wounds are described in US Patent 8 415 523 by Aalnex.
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Silver-bonded antimicrobial moist dressings

1 June 2013
Methods for producing silver-bonded antimicrobial moist wound dressings (10) have been developed by Cellulose Concepts of Tallahassee, Florida, USA, a joint venture between USA-based Ag Biotech and Ma
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