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Draw-tight elastic cord

1 January 2003
A cord with a diameter that shrinks under tension is the subject of International Patent WO 00/61844.
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Variable stretch material for personal care absorbent items

1 January 2003
A stretchable nonwoven web (or a laminate of a stretchable nonwoven web and an elastic sheet) for use in personal care absorbent items is disclosed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Comfortable elastic stockings

1 January 2003
Comfortable compressive orthoses such as elastic stockings or tights have been developed by Innothera Topic International of Arcueil, France.
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Candover to acquire Ontex

1 January 2003
Candover, a UK-based private equity firm, is to acquire private label disposable products manufacturer Ontex of Buggenhout, Belgium.
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Toray to expand Asian polypropylene spunbond operations

1 January 2003
Toray Saehan Inc is to build a production facility for polypropylene spunbonds (PPSBs) in Seoul, South Korea.
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Three-apron crosslapper technology

3 May 1961

Dilo’s three-apron crosslapper technology is distinct from conventional equipment, which uses two aprons.

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