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Nanocoating for air filters

1 December 2012
The plasma enhancement of nonwovens for use as filter media can provide significant benefits.
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C-Ply Bi-Angle for lower weight performance

1 December 2012
Paris-headquartered Chomarat received an Innovation Award at the recent JEC Americas Show in Boston (November 7-9th) for its C-Ply Bi-Angle material, developed in co-operation with Stanford and Hanyan
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Study finds drop in infection with Aquacel Ag Surgical cover dressing

1 December 2012
A study examining infections following joint replacement surgery found a 78% decrease in joint infections when Aquacel Ag Surgical cover dressing was used.
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Shape-changing smart material

1 December 2012
Research scientists at the University of Bolton in the UK have led the development of a new shape-changing smart material.
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Body-adhering absorbent article

1 December 2012
A novel and discrete feminine care disposable article has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Enzymatic pre-treatment eliminates infectious bacteria

1 December 2012
Researchers at the Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology Group (GBMI) of Spain's Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) have improved the antimicrobial properties of medical textiles using an enzy
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Adhesive bandage with additional gauze portions

1 December 2012
An adhesive bandage (100) developed by Robert Baschnagel of Garden City, New York, USA, contains a conventional gauze (e.g. cotton) portion (104) and an adhesive portion (106).
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Kimberly-Clark to exit diapers in Western and Central Europe

1 December 2012
In announcing its third-quarter results in October 2012, US hygiene products maker Kimberly-Clark said it has decided to exit the diaper category in Western and Central Europe, with the exception of t
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Dressing combines honey with a moisture-absorbing agent

1 December 2012
A wound dressing that combines honey with a moisture absorbing agent is disclosed in US Patent 8 303 551 by ConvaTec's UK subsidiary and Api-Med Medical Honey, now part of New Zealand-based Comvita.
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Breakthrough in flame-retardant treatment for polyamides

1 December 2012
The ability to apply a flameretardant (FR) treatment using a conventional oven in place of the previously required microwave radiation is a major breakthrough towards the commercial adoption of its te
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Novel nonwoven makes lightweight sound absorber

1 December 2012
Automobile manufacturer Mitsubishi's Outlander vehicle, which was launched in Japan in October 2012, has a lightweight, sound-absorbing carpet thanks to the use of a novel nonwoven on the backside.
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Glass-fibre fabric offers affordable seismic protection

1 December 2012
Bayer MaterialScience of Leverkeusen, Dr Gunther Kast GmbH & Co of Sonthofen, and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, all of Germany, have jointly developed an effective and costefficient seism
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An introduction to healthcare and medical textiles

1 December 2012
A new publication, An Introduction to Healthcare and Medical Textiles, has been published by DEStech Publications of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Dyneema makes strong, durable and lightweight ropes

1 December 2012
DSM Dyneema of Heerlen, The Netherlands, has launched a fibre called Dyneema Max Technology DM20 specifically for making strong and durable ropes suitable for the standing rigging on yachts.
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Drape having an absorbent edge

1 December 2012
A surgical drape that can absorb blood and other fluids emanating from the surgical site during a surgical intervention is described in US Patent 8 281 790 by Molnlycke Health Care.
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Lactoferrin compositions

1 December 2012
Lactoferrin compositions for treating acute and/or chronic ulcers and other types of wounds, such as partial-thickness burns, are disclosed in US Patent 8 247 373 by Agennix.
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Lyocell fibre chosen for sanitary pad topsheet

1 December 2012
A manufacturer of feminine sanitary napkins based in Incheon, South Korea, Yejimin has introduced a sanitary pad with a topsheet made entirely from the lyocell fibre, Tencel, made by Lenzing of Austri
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Global outlook for nonwovens

1 December 2012
The fourth edition of Worldwide Outlook for the Nonwovens Industry has been published by INDA Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry in partnership with EDANA, the international association serv
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Medihoney could reduce hospital stays, pilot study suggests

1 December 2012
A pilot study conducted in the UK on patients with head and neck cancer showed that Derma Sciences' Medihoney dressing may reduce the length of hospital stays by encouraging more rapid healing.
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Improved compressive recovery and shape-stability

1 December 2012
An absorbent body for use in absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers, sanitary napkins and incontinence pads, has been developed by Unicharm of Tokyo, Japan.
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