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Diabetic wound-healing composition

1 February 2015
Compositions and methods useful for treating wounds and enhancing wound healing, particularly for diabetic wound healing, are described in US Patent 8 835 170 by inventors from the University of Virgi
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Absorbent article with improved softness

1 February 2015
An absorbent article with improved softness, but without undesirably decreased strength, is disclosed in US Patent 8 841 507 by Procter & Gamble.
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Algae-based material offers 'safe' alternative to silver ions

1 February 2015
Researchers at Sweden's KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed antibacterial fibres using bio-compatible plastics and lanosol, an antimicrobial compound commonly found in seaweeds of the fam
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Mesh implant with long term biocompatibility

1 February 2015
A mesh implant disclosed by Sofradim Production in US Patent 8 933 290 may be suitable for soft tissue repair, for instance when a permanent reinforcement is necessary, such as in treating urinary inc
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Heytex acquires Bondcote

1 February 2015
Bramsche, Germany-based Heytex Group says it has started 2015 by expanding its product portfolio and geographical reach through its acquisition of Bondcote Corp of Pulaski, Virginia, USA.
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Dyeable, heat-resistant aramid from Teijin also prompts capacity expansion

1 February 2015
A dyeable meta-aramid (m-aramid) fibre with excellent thermal-resistance made its debut during the Intersec exhibition held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 18-20 January 2015.
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Yarn blends emit infra-red radiation to boost althletic performance

1 February 2015
Hologenix LLC of Santa Monica, California, USA, is introducing four new types of yarn based on its proprietary technology (Celliant) that uses minerals embedded in a fibre to convert heat into infra-r
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Trilobal staple fibres for hygiene applications

1 February 2015

Polypropylene (PP) staple fibres with a unique trilobal cross-section are now available from Beaulieu Fibres International (BFI).

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Surgical repairs with high performance polyethylene filaments

1 February 2015
A range of textiles made from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) filaments and designed for use in surgical repairs is described in US Patent 8 845 660.
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Man-made materials continue to dominate fibres

1 February 2015
CIRFS, the European Man-made Fibres Association based in Brussels, Belgium, has published the 50th edition of it statistical report on the state of the industry: Information on Man-made Fibres.
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Nonwoven filter media will be worth US$5.7 billion in 2019

1 February 2015
The need for clean, safe drinking water in many parts of the world and the need for clean air in healthcare facilities are key factors creating opportunities for the manufacturers of nonwoven filter m
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Concept III highlights permeable, wind- and waterproof laminate

1 February 2015
At the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, on 21-24 January 2015, Concept III of Red Bank, New Jersey, USA, exhibited a new laminate for outdoor, leisure and sportswear.
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Functionalized viscose fibres help filter beer more safely than before

1 February 2015
The advantages of functionalized viscose fibres in the filtration of beer will be the central theme of a paper to be presented at Filtech (to be held on 24-26 February 2015, in Cologne, Germany) by Ph
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Piezoelectric fabrics capable of detecting deformation

1 February 2015
Piezoelectric fabrics based on poly-L-lactide (PLLA) and carbon fibres are described as the first of their kind by the two Japanese co-developers.
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Fluorine-free water-repellent chosen for skiwear range

1 February 2015
A German sports equipment and clothing manufacturer, Volkl of Straubing, is to use a fluorinefree durable water-repellent technology for its next Autumn/Winter collection, which will be available worl
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Man-made fibres make lightweight chains to tether heavy cargo

1 February 2015
Chains based on webbings made from strong ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres are set to replace iron and steel chains for the transportation of heavy loads by road and sea.
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Burlington Labs introduces proprietary moisture-control technology to cool athletes

1 February 2015
A moisture-control system to help cool athletes engaged in physical activities has been developed by Burlington Labs of Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
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Production and consumption of polyolefins in Turkey and Europe

1 February 2015
Turkey's production of polyolefins increased by 6% between 2011 and 2013, according to the latest report from the European Association for Textile Polyolefins (EATP) of Brussels, Belgium, while key ar
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Industry 4.0 at BMW

1 January 2015
BMW is running a pilot project at its US plant in Spartanburg to determine if wearable technology could improve and accelerate its workflows in quality assurance.
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Losing the THC in hemp

1 January 2015
Hemp, as a type of cannabis, has been refined into fibres, fabrics and other products for centuries, but because commercial varieties are the same species as marijuana and contain very low levels of T
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