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Kimberly-Clark has introduced two new premium diapers -- Huggies Supreme Gentle Care and Huggies Supreme Natural Fit diapers -- to replace the current line of Huggies Supreme diapers.
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), USA, have developed a biocomposite material that offers potential as vascular grafts in patients undergoing coronary artery graft surgery.
Fashion has switched from simple denim to fabrics that have a used look and currently garments are being produced that appear to have been worn.
International PatentWO 2005/012608 describes a method of making synthetic cord in a continuous process.
In International Patent 2005/019512,DuPont proposes a flame- and fire-resistant (FR) construction that incorporates cellulosic fibres.
A multi-layer bioabsorbable dressing for the treatment of chronic wounds is disclosed in US Patent 7 041 868 by Kimberly-Clark.
Playtex Products has introduced the Playtex Sport tampon that is designed for active women.
A planar wound dressing for the heel of the foot is outlined in US Patent 7 049 478 by Patricia Smith of Midfield, alabama, USA.
Polymer Group Inc (PGI) has installed a new spunbond line at its facility in Mooresville, North Carolina, USA, to produce highquality materials for applications including diapers.
Production of Nonwovens in Europe grew by just over 5% in 2005 to reach 1.403 Mt.
Polymer Group Inc (PGI) has settled the lawsuit it filed against The Kroger Co, Inter-American Products Inc, and US Nonwovens (USNW) Corp for patent infringement related to privatelabel imaged wipes s
Mogul Nonwovens, based in Baspinar/Gaziantep, Turkey, has announced details of an investment programme in a variety of production technologies.
Military Parachute manufacturer Aerostar International has invested in the production facilities at its plant in Huron, South Dakota, USA.
BFF Technical Fabrics has announced the sale of the business.
Ahlstrom is to invest about Euro5.2 million (US$ 6.5 million) to build and equip a new plant in the USA to make speciality glass fibre reinforcement.
Ionic liquids can be used as solvents in the production of cellulose fibres, leading to both improved process efficiency and less harm to the environment, according to the German partners that jointly
Tencate has concluded the sale of its 50% interest in the Synbra Group to Gilde Buy Out Partners, the transaction closing on 2 August 2006.
Jacob Holm & Sonner AS, a nonwoven manufacturer based in Denmark, is to expand its business by the acquisition of the Tytex Group, which specializes in advanced knitting technology for major appli
New Zealand's Wool Equities Ltd has sold its SOFTswitch Ltd business to the UK's Peratech Ltd.
Huntsman Corp has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Ciba Specialty Chemicals Holding Inc's Textile Effects business (see also,Technical Textiles International, March/April 2006, pa
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