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Real fabric and leather covers for portable electronic devices

1 July 2003
EXO overmoulding system is a technology that allows the use of real fabrics and leathers in the casings of portable electronic devices, according to developer Inclosia Solutions.
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Flushable disposable absorbent items

1 July 2003
Components of single-use absorbent hygiene items that can be disposed of in municipal and private sewage systems are disclosed by Kimberly-Clark in US Patent 6 515 075.
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Fear of attack will boost US demand for coated fabrics

1 July 2003
Annual demand for coated fabrics is projected to increase 2.7% a year, reaching 550 million m2 (660 million square yards) by 2007, according to the latest study.
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Treating stress-related incontinence

1 June 2003
A polypropylene fibre implant for treating urogynaecological, stress-related incontinence was introduced at April's Techtextil exhibition by Langendorf Textil of Marktrodach, Germany.
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Nanotechnology licence

1 June 2003
The Californian subsidiary of Burlington Industries, Nano-Tex LLC, has granted a licence to American Knits LLC that will allow the company from North Carolina to develop a series of knitted goods trea
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Absorbent composite materials

1 June 2003
Absorbent composite materials for use in absorbent personal care articles, such as diapers, training pants and adult incontinence garments, are disclosed in USPatent 6 503 854 by Kimberly-Clark.
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Foamed textile composite

1 June 2003
A US company has devised a way of extruding a foamed plastic layer into a fabric.
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Testing the softness of diapers

1 June 2003
Advanced technology available at the Fabric Objective Measurement Centre at the UK's University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) is being used to measure the softness of baby
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Warp-knitted cardiac support device

1 June 2003
A warp-knitted fabric that helps patients with an abnormally enlarged heart is undergoing clinical trials in the USA and Germany.
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Materials and composites in health and wound management

1 June 2003
With a significant increase in the number of advanced woundcare products available on the UK market since the mid-1990s, there is major need for evidence-based information to aid selection of the most
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Facemask orders surge in response to severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak

1 June 2003
Alpha Pro Tech, a manufacturer of disposable protective apparel for the medical, healthcare and other markets, says the demand for its N-95 Particulate Respirator face-mask has increased dramatically
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DuPont launches Suprel for protection and comfort

1 June 2003
DuPont Medical Fabrics has introduced Suprel, a bicomponent fabric for surgical apparel comprising polyester and polyethylene made using an advanced composite technology based on nearly 20 new patents
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Acordis increases polyester prices

1 June 2003
Acordis Industrial Fibers increased it Diolen polyester prices effective 1 April 2003.
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Medline and DuPont in partnership for protective surgical apparel

1 June 2003
DuPont Medical Fabrics is to supply advanced medical fabrics for Medline Industries' Proxima line of disposable protective surgical apparel and protective products.
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Oko-Tex approval for Purista

1 June 2003
The antimicrobial technology behind the Purista brand has been accepted by Oko-Tex for inclusion on its list of active chemical products.
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Gerber expands Australian and Central American service operations

1 June 2003
Gerber Technology has expanded its service operations in Australia through the shared resources of its sister company, Gerber Coburn.
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Body monitor

1 June 2003
US researchers are developing a system for constantly monitoring a human body.
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Reinforcing tubes

1 June 2003
A German company has invented a system for applying large numbers of reinforcing threads equidistantly to lengths of tubing.
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Radially supported vascular graft resists kinking and compression

1 June 2003
W. L. Gore & Associates has announced that its GoreTex Intering vascular graft is now available in 4-6, 4-7 and 6 mm sizes specifically configured for vascular access.
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Disposable waste containment garment

1 June 2003
Kimberly-Clark has developed a disposable waste containment garment.
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