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Introductions to the Mepilex Border range

1 August 2013
Molnlycke Health Care has developed an advanced bordered dressing specifically shaped for the management of wounds located on the heel.
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ConvaTec launches silver version of Aquacel Foam dressing

1 August 2013
ConvaTec has received 510(k) market clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Aquacel Ag Foam dressing.
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Moisture-regulating dressing

1 August 2013
A conductive wound dressing has been developed by Argentum Medical of Geneva, Illinois, USA.
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Fitted decubitus sheet wins Techtextil Innovation Prize

1 August 2013
Schoeller Medical has developed a bedsheet that helps prevent bedsores (decubitus) that particularly affect bed-ridden and elderly patients.
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Lightweight laminate reacts to athlete's microclimate

1 August 2013
A lightweight laminate fabric, called Phaseable, designed to increase the comfort of athletes was revealed by Sympatex Technologies of Unterfohring, Germany, during the Outdoor exhibition in Friedrich
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Major air-cargo operator to replace all its polyester nets with Dyneema

1 August 2013
The airline Air France-KLM is to replace all of its existing polyester (PES) cargo pallet nets with ones made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre.
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RTP adds cellulose fibre-reinforced polypropylene to its range

1 August 2013
Cellulose fibre extracted from trees grown in sustainably managed forests is being used to reinforce a polypropylene (PP) matrix to create a range of composites suitable for structural applications.
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Pulcra Chemicals re-acquires cosmetotextiles business from BASF

1 August 2013
Pulcra Chemicals of Geretsried, Germany, has acquired the cosmetotextiles business (Skintex) from BASF of Ludwigshafen, Germany, bringing it back into the group where it originated.
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Performance fabrics for outdoor apparel from Advansa

1 August 2013
Two Germany companies, Advansa of Hamm and Schwaig-based Sudwolle Group, one of the largest manufacturers of worsted yarn in the world, have cooperated to create a high-performance fabric containing m
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Knitted fleece offers lightweight thermal insulation

1 August 2013
A novel, patented knitting technology has allowed Toray International Europe of Munich, Germany, to make a performance fleece that weighs significantly less than rival products while offering the same
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Huntsman treatment makes athletes more comfortable

1 August 2013
A formulation that is designed to reduce the friction between the skin and a fabric, particularly a sportswear fabric, has been introduced by Singapore-based Huntsman Textile Effects.
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Treatment reduces friction between skin and fabric

1 August 2013
HeiQ of Bad Zurzach, Switzerland, is to introduce a topical treatment for fabrics that reduces their friction against the wearer's skin without adversely altering other important properties--such as h
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Lightweight carbon fabrics for solar-powered car

1 August 2013
Two members of the Teijin Group of Tokyo, Japan, are working with Kogakuin University, also of Tokyo, to develop a car made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the World Solar Challenge, a
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Simple, practical printing of silver circuits onto clothing

1 August 2013
A new technique for printing silver onto clothing could finally unlock the enormous potential of wearable electronics, according to the researchers behind the development.
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Inflatable thermal insulation

1 August 2013
During Techtextil (held in Frankfurt, Germany, on 11-13 June 2013), Techarme Textiles of Jhonli, Taiwan, displayed a coated textile used to make inflatable products that exploit the air in them to pro
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R'ADYS adopts fluorine-free finishes

1 August 2013
A major manufacturer of outdoor apparel is to use a fluorine-free, durable water-repellent (DWR) finish on its summer collection for 2014.
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Shock-absorbers for feet

1 August 2013
A range of low-density, durable, shock-absorbing materials has been developed for footwear by D3O of Portslade, UK, a specialist in impact-protection.
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Range of fluorine-free water repellents from Tanatex Chemicals

1 August 2013
A number of durable water-repellent finishes that are completely free from fluorine are now being offered by Tanatex Chemicals of Ede, The Netherlands.
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Functional knitwear from Schoeller

1 August 2013
Schoeller of Sevelen, Switzerland, has revealed its latest ranges of functional knitwear for a variety of sports and leisure pursuits.
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High-level body armour for military and law enforcement personnel

1 August 2013
TenCate Advanced Armor North America of Newark, Ohio, USA, has launched a range of products for body armour comprising: two soft-body materials; five softbody inserts; 14 hard-body plates.
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