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Smart fabrics for aquaculture

1 April 2015

Seaweed could be an important resource for food and feed ingredients, biochemicals and the production of biofuels, but so far it's been under-exploited because it's difficult to harvest efficiently on

EcoTitan from Irema

1 April 2015

Filter media manufacturer Irema is now making its own compact fully-synthetic filter systems for industrial filtration applications featuring engineered nanofibre layers.

Silicon nanofibres boost battery power

1 April 2015

Researchers have developed a material based on silicon nanofibres they believe can be used to boost the capacity of batteries in electric vehicles and personal electronics.

UK pledges GBP40 million to biosynthetics

1 April 2015

The UK's business secretary Vince Cable has announced a new GBP40 million funding programme for synthetic biology, with GBP32 million to be split between new research centres in Manchester, Edinburgh

Stronger than spider silk

1 April 2015

Limpets - the small aquatic snail-like creatures with conical shells that cling to rocks- have teeth with biological structures that are strong than spider silk and could serve as inspiration for tomo

3D printing, bionic LEDs and smart textiles in Geneva

1 April 2015

At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland from March 5-15th, Edag, based in Wiesbaden, Germany, introduced the striking-looking Light Cocoon concept car, characterised by a number of cutting edge t

New fibre system for brain monitoring

1 April 2015

A system of multimodal fibres developed at MIT could deliver optical signals and drugs directly into the brain, along with providing simultaneous electrical readout to continuously monitor the effects

Adding EMS technology to clothing

1 April 2015

The winner of the ISPO Brand New Sportswear Award 2015 was Wearable Life Science (WLS), of Frankfurt, Germany, for the integrated EMS Antelope suit which is to be commercially launched in the first ha

New range of halogen-free nanocoatings

1 April 2015

Belgium's Europlasma introduced an expanded range of its Nanofics nanocoatings at the recent Filtech exhibition and conference in Cologne (February 24-26).

Smart tags alert to detergents

1 April 2015

Freshly washed laundry which can lead to itching and redness for those with sensitive skin is often caused by an aggressive detergent that was not completely removed by rinsing.

Insider secrets

1 April 2015

Teardown, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, insists manufacturers of the latest electronic devices often appreciate it taking them apart to show exactly how they're put together.

Bio-absorbable mesh for pelvic implants

1 April 2015

An implantable surgical mesh with sufficient rigidity for implantation while having a relatively open mesh pattern (woven or knitted) is disclosed in US Patent 8 992 411 by AMS Research, a subsidia

PGI to expand manufacturing capabilities at Mexico plant

1 April 2015

Nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) is to expand its speciality materials manufacturing capabilities in North America at its San Luis Potosi, Mexico, facility.

Active barrier for operating room staff

1 April 2015

Vestagen Technical Textiles has launched specially designed scrubs for operating room (OR) staff made with its Vestex active barrier textile technology.

Global suture industry report

31 March 2015

A market research report on the global suture industry* has been published by QYResearch Group.

Global outlook for hygiene and raw materials

31 March 2015

USA-based Price Hanna Consultants has published a report on the global outlook for hygiene absorbent products and the key raw materials of nonwoven cover stock, fluff pulp, airlaid cores, superabso

SCA inaugurates first production facility in India

31 March 2015

Stockholm, Sweden-based SCA has inaugurated its first manufacturing facility for personal care and tissue products in India.

Asian private equity fund invests in Indian diaper maker

31 March 2015

CLSA Capital Partners has invested US$10 million in Nobel Hygiene (NHL), one of India’s leading manufacturers of adult and baby diapers.

Fibre-based innovations for medical engineering at Techtextil

31 March 2015

The latest developments in materials and prototype ideas in the field of medical engineering will be presented at the Techtextil trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, to be held

Cotton-blend underwear wins 2015 Product of the Year award

31 March 2015

Kimberly-Clark’s GoodNites Tru-Fit underwear has won the 2015 Product of the Year award in the Children’s Products category by Product of the Year USA.

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