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Nano-coated textiles kill flu virus

1 April 2007
Researchers at the North Carolina State University (NCSU), USA, have developed a nano-coated fabric that kills or inactivates most viruses and bacteria.
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Process and apparatus for producing stabilized tampons

1 April 2007
A process and apparatus for producing stabilized compressed tampons are disclosed in US Patent 7 120 977 by Procter & Gamble.
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Flat cords for reinforcing tyres

1 April 2007
Flat steel cords for reinforcing tyres are described in US Patent 6 425 428 by Assignee Bridgestone Corp of Japan.
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Ultrasonic bonding technology gains momentum in manufacturing

1 April 2007
As medical professionals demand better infection control, ultrasonic bonding technology appears to be gaining momentum in medical product manufacturing.
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Scar-reducing plaster

1 April 2007
A scar-reducing plaster has been developed by Beiersdorf. The device has a reduced tendency to peel off during normal use, such as from clothing, bedsheets, skin contact or during washing.
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Study compares behaviour of performance fibres in fire

1 April 2007
Researchers in France have been comparing the reaction of high-performance fibres, particularly when they are used in fire barriers.
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Phase-change inks

1 April 2007
Xerox Corp of Stamford, Connecticut, USA, has developed two kinds of phase-change inks as well as means of making them.
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Flame-retardant nonwovens

1 April 2007
A hydroentangled fabric made with self-extinguishing fibres makes an effective flame-retardant nonwoven, according to Polymer Group Inc.
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Electrically conductive polyester

1 April 2007
In the continuing search for permanently antistatic synthetics, the US fibre maker Solutia Inc has developed a polyester and claims it to be electrically conductive.
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Buckeye to sell Lumberton Fiberline operations and facility

1 April 2007
Speciality fibres and nonwoven materials producer Buckeye Technologies is to sell its Fiberline operation in Lumberton, North Carolina, USA.
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Device with vacuum bag

1 April 2007
A device with a vacuum bag for pressure therapy, disclosed by Slovenian inventors Joze Jeinc and Sasa Vogrin, will find particular application for massage treatment and lymphatic drainage treatment of
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Global outlook for hygiene absorbent products and key raw materials

1 April 2007
US-based management consultancy John R.
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Heater for yarns

1 April 2007
A tubular device for heating yarns, especially suitable for texturing equipment, has been developed by Saurer GmbH & Co KG of Monchengladbach, Germany.
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Lombard Medical announces 200 implant milestone for Aorfix

1 April 2007
Lombard Medical Technologies reports that its Aorfix endovascular stent graft has now been successfully implanted in more than 200 patients.
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Improved yarn feed for braiders

1 April 2007
A Taiwanese inventor claims to have improved the strand feeding device for a coaxial braiding apparatus.
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Inserting tufts

1 April 2007
A system of taking a tuft of yarn and inserting it into a surface is the subject of International Patent WO 01/79611.
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Ecoprogress considers licensing new nanotechnology for flushable diapers

1 April 2007
Canada's Consolidated Ecoprogress Technologies says it is considering licensing its new nanotechnology, having recently received several expressions of interest.
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Bamboo as a source for cellulose

1 April 2007
Japan's Toray Industries Inc is using bamboo to make cellulose fibres. In European Patent 1 679 294, the Tokyo-based company claims its fibres are suitable for woven, knitted and nonwoven fabrics.
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Sandler to show hygiene nonwoven innovations at IDEA 2007

1 April 2007
Germany's Sandler will present a range of nonwovens for hygiene applications at the IDEA 2007 exhibition in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, from 24-26 April 2007.
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Surgical bandage for treating open wounds

1 April 2007
A surgical bandage for treating a wound, such as a laceration, surgical incision or other tissue separation, has been developed by Thomas Lutri and John Bush of Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA.
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