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Elastic fibres and fabrics developed by Dow Chemical could find use in the gathering means and stretchable sidepanels of disposable diapers or incontinence garments.
Charcoal Cloth International (CCI) has introduced a disposable nuisance-vapour mask.
A form of building component based on the geodesic concept is disclosed in US Patent 6 457 282. Edwin D.
Consumption of advanced technology nonwovens made with microdenier synthetic fibres will grow rapidly, according to the latest study.
Eastman Chemical Co has patented a method of producing advanced chemicals using corn fibre as a raw material.
At a time when other major exhibitions were announcing their postponements in the face of growing concerns about international travel, Techtextil in Frankfurt continued to break attendance records, an
The programme has been announced for Medtex03, the third conference and exhibition on healthcare and medical textiles, which will be held on 8-9 July 2003 at the Moat House Hotel, Bolton, UK.
A UK company claims to have developed an antistat treatment that is good enough to meet a proposed European standard.
A new highly absorbent lyocell fibre highlighted at April's Techtextil exhibition could have applications in the medical and hygiene/sanitary sectors.
Japan's Shimadzu Corp has developed a spontaneously degradable fibre that offers high bulk, soft handle and stretch.
Thailand's Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group and UKbased BBA Group have invested $25 million to expand their nonwoven fabric production line in Rayong, Thailand.
A refinement in drafting systems now allows for the fine adjustment of gauge, according to European Patent EP 1 251 193.
The TechniTex Faraday Partnership has established the Healthcare and Medical Textiles Network as a forum for discussion and networking opportunities for textile manufacturers and medical professionals
Sultex Ltd says it has decided to outsource some of the manufacturing operations at its facility in Zuchwil.
The programme has been announced for Medtex03, the third conference and exhibition on healthcare and medical textiles, which will be held on 8-9 July 2003 at the Moat House Hotel, Bolton, UK.
Jiangsu Hengli Chemical Fibres Ltd of China has awarded a contract to Germany's MG Technologies AG (a member of the Zimmer Group) to build a direct spinning plant for polyester.
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recognized a completely new generic group of fibres.
US healthcare alliance Premier has extended until July 2005 its agreement with Medline Industries for speciality silver woundcare products including Medline's SilvaSorb antimicrobial silver wound dres
PPT has announced that Aegis Microbe Shield technology is now included on the Oko-Tex list as an "approved active chemical product".
Procter & Gamble's ThermaCare nonwoven product was a finalist in the 2003 Visionary Award competition at the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry's INDA's) Vision 2003 Consumer Products Co
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