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Polyvinyl chloride-free plastisol inks

1 August 2014
A range of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-free plastisol inks for the digital printing of textiles is now available from Kiian Specialty Inks of Luisago, Italy.
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Filter market to reach an annual value of US$80 billion by 2018

1 August 2014
Growing manufacturing activity and rising consumer incomes will boost the worldwide market for filters, causing it to grow at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 6.2% in the period 2013 to 2018, a
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Novel designs for stadia roofs made possible by textile membranes

1 August 2014
The World Cup 2014 organized by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) of Zurich, Switzerland, not only provided a global showcase of some of the best players on the planet, but
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Nike polo shirt is dyed without water

1 August 2014
Nike of Beaverton, Oregon, USA, has become the first manufacturer of consumer products to introduce a garment (ColorDry polo shirts) dyed using a water-free process (ColorDry) developed in The Netherl
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Electrospinning superabsorbents

1 August 2014
Electrospinning water-soluble polymers containing photo-curable groups and subjecting the extruded material to ultraviolet (UV) radiation produces crosslinked superabsorbent nano-scale fibres suitable
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Scaffolds that restructure as cell cultures grow

1 August 2014
A range of three-dimensional (3D) cell-culture scaffolds (XanoMatrix) made from short-staple nanofibres was launched at the Bio International Convention held in SanDiego, California, USA, on 23-26 Jun
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Congress on healthcare and medical textiles

1 August 2014
The 2nd International Congress on Healthcare and Medical Textiles (EGEMEDITEX 2014) - will be held in Izmir, Turkey, on 25-26 September 2014.
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Embedding sensors in car seats to warn drivers of fatigue

1 August 2014
In a bid to prevent drivers falling asleep at the wheel, a UK company is teaming up with one of its country's universities in order to develop a heart-rate sensor system that can be embedded in vehicl
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Protective clothing markets poised for growth around the world

1 August 2014
The global markets for protective clothing are set to experience strong growth, according to two reports just published.
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Man-made fibre themes

1 August 2014
For its 53rd edition, the Dornbirn Man-made Fibers Congress, set to take place in Dornbirn, Austria, on 10-12 September 2014, will feature as its main themes
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US coated fabrics industry positioned for stronger growth

1 August 2014
Demand for coated fabrics in the USA will rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 3.2% in the period 2013-2018, eventually reaching 568 millionm2 (680 million square yards) a year.
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Change of dates and venue for IDEA 2016

1 August 2014
Prompted by scheduled rennovations to its traditional venue in Miami, Florida, USA, the next International Engineered Fabrics Conference and Exposition (IDEA) will take place at the Boston Convention
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Full programme for textile coating and laminating conference available

1 August 2014
The full programme for the latest edition of the International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL 2014) is now available on the conference website, which now also features a free news s
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South Korean army opts for polyethylene fibre for protection

1 August 2014
A multi-year programme to equip South Korea's Army with lightweight body armour has selected material from DSM Dyneema of Urmond, The Netherlands, for use in ballistic protection.
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Range of coloured carbon fibre-reinforced composites makes debut in chair

1 August 2014
A range of coloured carbon fibre-reinforced composites (called Hypetex) has been launched by GPFOne of London, UK.
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Catalysts could be woven into clothing to protect against sarin

1 August 2014
Scientist in USA say they have developed catalysts based on carbon nanotubes that can help to break down the molecules of certain kinds of nerve agent and that the materials could in principle be wove
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New low cost nanotubes make wide adoption possible

1 July 2014
Luxembourg-headquartered OCSiAl is claiming a significant breakthrough in producing its Tuball single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) in bigger, better quality and much cheaper batches than has been pr
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New process for 100% textile sensors

1 July 2014
Auckland, New Zealand-based Footfalls & Heartbeats - the company founded by award-winning chemist Simon McMaster - has developed a proprietary process for manufacturing smart fabrics.
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Self-cleaning roof for Brazil 2014

1 July 2014
A TiO2 self-cleaning coating protects the new tensile roofing system of the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, which recently reopened after a three-year modernisation project to prepare for
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Top cleantech honour goes to Avantium

1 July 2014
Avantium, the Dutch developer of biofibres and bioplastics has been named the European Cleantech Company of the Decade by Cleantech Group (CTG).
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