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Waterproof membrane also a barrier to termites

1 February 2007
An inventor from the USA has patented a waterproofing membrane that he claims also offers subterranean walls and structural members protection against termites.
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DSM's polyamide 4,6 now in staple and filament

1 February 2007
DSM Engineering Plastics is to start making fibre and film from its established temperature-resistant polyamide 4,6 resin called Stanyl(r).
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Flame-retardant and conductive fabric

1 February 2007
An electrically conductive fabric construction for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is also flame-retardant, according to its developer, Parker-Hannifin Corp of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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Enzyme to help minimize pilling in polyester-based fabrics

1 February 2007
A polyester hydrolytic enzyme can reduce the propensity to pilling and/or improve the colour clarity of polyester fabrics without the need to use a detergent, according to Novozymes North America Inc.
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Cut-resistant gloves

1 February 2007
Using the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre Dyneema, researchers have developed better cut-resistant gloves, according to the fibre's manufacturer, DSM of Urmond, The Netherlands
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Gate assembly for a tufting machine

1 February 2007
Card-Monroe Corp says it has developed an improved gate assembly for a tufting machine.
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Cold plasma treatments

1 February 2007
A surface treatment for materials, including textiles, that reduces the need for using large quantities of water, as well as polluting and toxic substances, is the subject of International Patent WO 0
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Dressing for heel or elbow

1 February 2007
A wound dressing for application to a protruding part of the body, in particular the heel or elbow, has been developed by Coloplast.
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Ossur acquires Gibaud Group

1 February 2007
Orthopaedic device supplier Ossur of Reykjavik, Iceland, has acquired Gibaud Group of France in a transaction valued at around Euro101 million (US$132 million).
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Antiseptic tampon

1 February 2007
An antiseptic tampon is disclosed in US Patent 7 091 395 by Jean-Bastien Pasquini of Leudelange, Luxembourg.
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Fiberweb and Procter & Gamble extend nonwoven supply deal

1 February 2007
Fiberweb and Procter & Gamble have agreed an extension to a global supply arrangement for various spunbond nonwoven products.
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Low-linting fabrics for use in abdominal surgery

1 February 2007
Researchers at the Textilforschungsinstitut Thuringen-Vogtland (TITV) of Greiz, Germany, have undertaken a project to produce optimized surgical fabrics for use in intra-abdominal surgical procedures.
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Tyco Healthcare announces senior management team

1 February 2007
Tyco International has announced the executive team that will lead Tyco Healthcare as it prepares to become a separate, independently traded company.
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Dressing for transporting exudate away from a wound

1 February 2007
A dressing for transporting exudates and other liquids away from a wound has been developed by Protex Healthcare of Wokingham, Berkshire, UK. As US Patent 7 112 712 shows, the dressing comprises:
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Bioabsorbable branched polymers derived from dioxanone

1 February 2007
Bioabsorbable polymer compositions containing units derived from dioxanone are disclosed in US Patent 7 097 907 by United States Surgical.
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Smith & Nephew launches enhanced Allevyn Non-Adhesive dressings

1 February 2007
Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management division has launched a new version of its Allevyn Non-Adhesive in Europe.
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Rigid dressing for a residual limb

1 February 2007
A rigid wound dressing for a residual limb immediately following surgical amputation is described in US Patent 7 094 212 by Ossur.
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Jellyfish are blueprint for new absorbent materials

1 February 2007
Research into the water-absorbing capabilities of jellyfish could be used to develop the next generation of superabsorbent diapers.
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Koester launches closure product

1 February 2007
Koester has added Combi-Tape to its line of closure tapes for incontinence briefs.
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Dressing based on pH gradients

1 February 2007
A wound dressing based on the Teorell-Meyer gradient has been developed by Gelsus Research and Consulting.
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