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Recycled luxury with solar charge

1 November 2009
Zegna Sport, part of luxury fashion giant the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, has developed a solar powered jacket combining the company's Ecotech recycling programme with solar cell technology.
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Department Store WholeGarments

1 November 2009
Shima Seiki is currently collaborating with one of the oldest and most respected department stores in Japan, Takashimaya, to take orders for custom knitwear manufactured on its latest WholeGarment tec
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Securing networks with new Teijin sheet

1 November 2009
At a time when the communications trend is headed away from one-dimensional cable and towards three-dimensional wireless, Japan's Teijin Fibers has developed a unique medium for two-dimensional commun
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Nanoparticle mask mass production plan

1 November 2009
Applied Nanoscience Inc (ANI), based in Carlsbad, California, has signed a joint venture agreement with an unnamed Asian partner to produce a new disposable protective face mask.
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Consumer push for DSCC modules

1 November 2009
G24 Innovations (G24i)has announced the first ever commercial shipment of dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) photovoltaic modules to Hong Kong-based consumer electronics bag manufacturer Mascotte Indust
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Two layer protection for US troops

1 November 2009
Milliken & Company has teamed up with WL Gore to launch the new JSLIST chemical/biological (CB) Coverall for Combat Vehicle Crewman (JC3).
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Robotics and CNTs shaping the future of textiles

1 November 2009

Intelligent textiles will have a major part to play in the rapidly advancing field of robotics, and particularly in allowing robots to take on the form and features of human skin, according to Davi

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Akron to receive Nanospider unit

1 November 2009
Elmarco has entered into a cooperation agreement with the University of Akron, Ohio, as a new member of the Coalescence Filtration Nanomaterials Consortium (CFNC).
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Disruptive potential of new coating technology

1 November 2009
A ground-breaking and potentially disruptive reactive surface technology for producing multi-functional textiles in a matter of seconds is poised for commercial launch as early as next year.
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P2i technology in place for Adidas

1 November 2009
P2i has installed its latest ion-mask liquid-repellent nanocoating line for Adidas in Guangdong, China, with start-up slated for December.
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Freudenberg sees fuel cell opportunities

1 November 2009
Freudenberg has welcomed a new initiative - just announced by the German Government and leading energy companies and vehicle manufacturers - to investigate a potential nationwide hydrogen infrastructu
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CNTs from bio-sourced raw materials

1 November 2009
Chemicals giant Arkema is to construct what is says will be the only carbon nanotube (CNT) production plant in the world to use an entirely bio-sourced raw material, at its Mont site in France.
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More efficient multiaxial constructions for reinforcement

1 November 2009
Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH is set to reveal details of the latest improvements made to its Malitronic machine, which is used to make multiaxial textile constructions as reinforcements for c
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Chlorine-free viscose staple

1 November 2009
Spain's Sniace SA says it can now supply viscose fibre and pulp using a wholly chlorine-free whitening process.
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Unifi extends recycled fibre range, moves production to China and introduces verification programme

1 November 2009
Unifi has further extended its range of recycled fibres (Repreve) with the addition of a polyester staple.
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SCA breaks new ground with hygiene acquisition in Argentina

1 November 2009
SCA's Colombia-based joint venture has acquired Algodonera Aconcagua, one of the largest players in feminine care in Argentina.
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P2i technology for Adidas golf shoes

1 November 2009
P2i has installed its latest ion-mask liquid-repellent nanocoating line for Adidas in Guangdong, China, with start-up scheduled for December 2009.
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Water packs for infantry made lighter in weight

1 November 2009
Backpacks used by soldiers to carry water have been made lighter by the use of Invista's Cordura fabrics.
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Partnership in The Netherlands to develop cut-resistant clothing

1 November 2009
A European manufacturer of high performance cutresistant garments has joined DSM Dyneema's Global Licensing Program for protective clothing.
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Nanospider unit for Akron University

1 November 2009
Elmarco of the Czech Republic has become the latest member of the Coalescence Filtration Nanomaterials Consortium (CFNC) joining others such as Ahlstrom, Donaldson, Cummins Filtration, Parker Hannifin
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