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Absorbent article with wetness indicator

1 September 2009
Unicharm has developed an absorbent article, such as a disposable diaper, that is provided with an indicator adapted to become visible as soon as bodily fluid is discharged.
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Low-emissive fluorocarbons for high-barrier nonwovens

1 September 2009
The Medtech segment was a key theme of Clariant's offering at the Techtextil trade fair held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in June 2009.
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Pre-treatment for high-quality inkjet printing

1 September 2009
DuPont has developed a pre-treatment that it claims allows for high-colour, high-quality inkjet printing on fabrics such as cotton and cotton blends.
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Luxilon awarded Techtextil Innovation Prize for new materials

1 September 2009
A new thermo-formable yarn that has potential application in the medical sector, such as orthopaedic bandages, received the 2009 Techtextil Innovation Prize for new materials.
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Easy-to-unfold absorbent garment

1 September 2009
An easy-to-unfold absorbent garment, such as a diaper, has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Absorbent article with compressed parts

1 September 2009
An improved absorbent article is disclosed in US Patent 7 504 553 by Kao.
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Teijin looks to added-value products

1 September 2009
Added-value developments such as nanofibres will take priority for Japan's Teijin, which has just announced drastic changes to the global structure of its fibres operations.
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Winner Medical signs PurCotton sales agreement in China

1 September 2009
Chinese disposable wound care and surgical medical products manufacturer Winner Medical Group has signed an agreement with an unnamed consumer products company in China to provide PurCotton rolls.
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Durable hydrophobic treatment

1 September 2009
Researchers in The Netherlands claim to have found a way to give fabrics with large surface areas a hydrophobic finish that is durable, does not add significantly to the weight and is economical to ap
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US demand for disposable medical supplies to reach US$59 billion

1 September 2009
US demand for disposable medical supplies will increase 4.6% annually to US$59 billion in 2013, according to a new report from the Freedonia Group.
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Ahlstrom cuts back production of speciality reinforcements

1 September 2009
Having concluded negotiations with staff that it began on 1 June, Ahlstrom is to implement temporary layoffs at its plant in Karhula, Finland, so as to reduce production of speciality reinforcements a
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KCI to appeal UK court ruling revoking NPWT patent

1 September 2009
The Court of Appeal of England and Wales has revoked a patent licensed to Kinetic Concepts (KCI) from Wake Forest University.
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Antimicrobial composition and dressing containing noble metal

1 September 2009
An antimicrobial wound dressing comprising a flexible base layer and an antimicrobial material has been developed by researchers at the Feng Chia University of Taichung,Taiwan.
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Smith & Nephew launches Acticoat Flex in the USA

1 September 2009
Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management division has announced the US launch of Acticoat Flex 3 and Acticoat Flex 7.
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Bioactive menstrual pad

1 September 2009
A reusable, bioactive menstrual pad that is claimed to relieve the symptoms of menstrual cramp and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been developed by the Medical Engineering Research Center, School of
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Truetzschler to reorganize

1 September 2009
Following its acquisition of the nonwoven machinery builder Erko Textile Machinery, the Truetzschler Group has decided to reorganize itself into three business units: Truetzschler Spinning; Truetzschl
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Disperse dyes chosen for their environmental credentials

1 September 2009
DyStar has identified a range of its Dianix disperse dyes that it says will meet the specifications of leading brands' and retailers' restricted substances lists (RSLs) as well as their requirements f
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Cotton keeps allergies undercover

1 September 2009
ProtecSom, which specializes in solutions for allergy sufferers, has launched Texaal Cotton, a new range of antidust-mite covers for mattresses, duvets and pillows.
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Diversity helps Gehring to prosper through difficult times

1 September 2009
Family-owned Gehring Textiles is holding its own despite the severe economic recession. John W.
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Frankfurt shows how industry has kept ecology on its mind

1 September 2009
Major exhibitions in recent years have reflected the growing importance of environmental issues to the industry so Technical Textiles International invited Niki Tait to report on the latest such devel
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