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US advanced wound care market to reach US$2.8 billion by 2008

1 October 2004
Over the past 20 years, advanced wound care technologies have emerged to become significant products in wound treatment.
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New technologies and smart textiles for industry and fashion

1 October 2004
The Institute of Nanotechnology will hold a conference entitled "New Technologies and Smart Textiles for Industry and Fashion" on 1-2 December 2004 at the Royal Society, London.
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Teijin Twaron opens facilities in Shanghai... and announces plans for further production capacity

1 October 2004
Teijin Twaron, producer of the aramid fibre Twaron, has opened its new Asian regional headquarters in Shanghai, China, effective from 1 November 2004.
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Record-breaking Techtextil China shows regions' potential

1 October 2004
Cinte Techtextil China welcomed a record-breaking number of trade visitors to Shanghai from 1-3 September.
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Pad and adhesive bandage

1 October 2004
A pad and adhesive bandage that prevents peeling off and the intrusion of water is disclosed in US Patent 6 743 964 by Johnson & Johnson of Tokyo, Japan.
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Pile mesh soft tissue implant

1 October 2004
A biocompatible soft tissue implant for repairing muscle or tissue wall defects is disclosed by Atrium Medical in US Patent 6 783 554.
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Medical scrubs with a biblical theme

1 September 2004
Scripture Scrubs has developed a range of medical scrub tops with a blend of scripture and design based on biblical themes.
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Fluid-management composite

1 September 2004
A liquid-permeable, fluid-management, nonwoven composite fabric for use in disposable absorbent articles, is disclosed by 3M in European Patent 1 379 719.
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Picanol adapts airjet and rapier looms for glass fibre fabrics

1 September 2004
After concluding research and development, and tests in weaving mills, Picanol has launched two machines for weaving glass fibre yarns:
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European Commission establishes group to boost competitiveness

1 September 2004
The European Commission(EC's) Textiles High Level Group met for the first time on 5 March 2004 in Brussels, Belgium.
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Saint-Gobain Technical Fabricsforms joint venture with China's Hongfa

1 September 2004
Saint-Gobain has entered a joint venture agreement with the Chinese company HongFaCo.
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DSM invests Euro100 million to boost Dyneema production

1 September 2004
DSM Dyneema has opened a new production line in USA to make both fibre and unidirectional bullet-resistant material based on it.
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Electrostatic duster indicates when it is saturated

1 September 2004
An Italian has invented a nonwoven that develops an electrostatic charge to attract and retain dust, and can indicate when it is saturated.
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Fibre association appoints President

1 September 2004
The association representing the European man-made fibres industry - the International Rayon and Synthetic Fibres Committee (CIRFS) - has appointed Omer Sabanci as its President.
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Phosphorescent yarns

1 September 2004
Korea's Glow Yarn Co Ltd has revealed details of its process for making phosphorescent yarns.
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Silver-based antimicrobial products

1 September 2004
Antimicrobial synthetic fibres and fibrous products are disclosed in US Patent 6 723 428 by Foss Manufacturing.
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...Dilo to supply its Spinnbau HSP card

1 September 2004
Dilo System Group, working in cooperation with its customer Jacob Holm Industries, says it has developed a completely new solution for fibre opening and cross-laying.
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Medical bandage in roll form

1 September 2004
A medical bandage in roll form for dispensing in suitable predetermined lengths for orthopaedic use has been developed by BSN Medical of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
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Stretch-knit socks for diabetes patients

1 September 2004
Zzooties of Bethlehem, Connecticut, USA, has introduced a range of socks for people with diabetes and other circulatory problems.
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Eastman Chemical products target manufacturers of nonwoven fabrics

1 September 2004
Eastman Chemical Co of Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, has launched a number of products for manufacturers of nonwovens.
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