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Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Rayon Co Ltd (MRC) to develop carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) structural components for t

A moisture-vapour-permeable wound dressing garment is disclosed in US Patent 9 248 050.

A Swiss specialist in antimicrobial additives for textiles and polymers has invested in a new technical centre.

Uniquetex, a manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics for medical and healthcare providers, is to open its first US production facility in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA.

Demand for disposable medical supplies in the USA is forecast to rise by 4.2% annually to US$54.1 billion in 2019.

Researchers in Finland have developed a wearable technology that controls the thermal behaviour of smart clothing.

A patented process that allows for the production of short, fine polymer fibres has found its first use in the creation of a mattress ticking with a comfortable and luxurious silk finish.

A range of commingled yarns consisting of high-performance reinforcements combined with thermoplastic fibres to form a uniform mixed roving has been unveiled at JEC World, taking place in

The global hernia mesh devices market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2% from 2015 to 2020 to reach a market size of US$3.73 billion by 2020.

TUNE, created by Porto, Portugal-based Kinematix, is a simple, easy-to-use smart wearable for runners that goes beyond measuring basic statistics such as pace or speed, by measuring each foot’s gro

A modular apparatus for applying pressure to control oedema is disclosed in US Patent 9 211 225 by FarrowMed.

A couple from Quebec, Canada, have developed a prototype for a feminine hygiene product that is said to help stop the leaks of tampons and offers non-tampon wearers a new, discreet solution.

Firstbeat, based in Yväskylä, Finland, has been a pioneer in the development of wearable technologies for sports performance monitoring.

Additive fibre spraying is a technology being developed in Germany as part of the iComposite 4.0 project.

A wound barrier pad to protect pressure ulcers from pressure and shear effects has been developed by Matthew Antalek of Getzville, New York, USA.

Hong Kong-based i-Lume Wearable Lighting has developed integrated lighting products for apparel that are simple to use and seamlessly wearable.

W. L. Gore & Associates has launched a new 7.5-cm length of the Gore Viabahn Endoprosthesis with a heparin bioactive surface.

Ontex of Zele, Belgium, a producer of personal hygiene products for babies and adults, has completed the acquisition of Grupo P.I. Mabe of Puebla, Mexico.

Researchers based in South Korea have demonstrated that a pigment produced by naturally occurring bacteria is an effective anti-bacterial agent when used to dye fabric.

Research by Nottingham Trent University, in collaboration with Copenhagen/San Francisco-based Siren Care, has led to the development of electronic smart socks that inform users of the early signs o