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Hose for liquefied natural gas exploits Dyneema fibre

1 June 2009
A research and development (R&D) programme between two Dutch companies has succeeded in making the first truly flexible, large bore hose for transferring high volumes of liquefied natural gas (LNG
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Fixing agent from Huntsman

1 June 2009
Huntsman Textile Effects has launched a fixing agent called Erional(r) FRN.
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Swine flu epidemic sees rising demand for face masks

1 June 2009
Despite no evidence that ordinary face masks will be able to prevent the spread of the influenza A (H1N1) virus, commonly referred to as swine flu, there has been an unprecedented surge in demand for
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Shrinking wefts reduces tyre cord waste

1 June 2009
Pre-shrinking the weft yarns in a tyre cord fabric reduces waste and improves the consistency of subsequent fabric treatment, claims the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co in US Patent 2009/071587 and Euro
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P2i looks to expand in USA

1 June 2009
P2i Ltd, a UK-based company that specializes in plasma technology for applying liquid-repellent coatings, is aiming to increase its business in the USA by opening an office there and appointing a regi
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Chemical protection gloves get tougher

1 June 2009
The latest addition to a range of heavy-duty gloves that protect the workers from chemicals has been made more durable by the addition of a reinforced crumb covering the whole of the hand.
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FiberVisions joins with Tel Rad Cuyo

1 June 2009
A joint venture has formed to produce, market and sell polypropylene (PP) fibres in South America.
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KCI claims partial victory in patent fight against Smith & Nephew

1 June 2009
Kinetic Concepts (KCI) has claimed partial victory in its ongoing patent infringement case with Smith & Nephew.
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Blended fibres for mattress ticking help make for a good night's sleep

1 June 2009
Advansa has blended two fibres - its own polyester Suprelle(r) Fresh and Lenzing's lyocell Tencel(r) - to create a textile that improves moisture management and air circulation in mattress tickings.
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Laundering processes can now be evaluated for virucidal efficacy

1 June 2009
Researchers in Germany have developed a virus bioindicator that will make possible for the first time in situ testing of laundering processes for virucidal efficacy.
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Ahlstrom seeks further savings

1 June 2009
Ahlstrom is talking to employees at its glass fibre plant in Karhula, Finland, about more temporary layoffs.
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Multi-layered ankle support

1 June 2009
A multi-layered ankle support is disclosed in US Patent 7 465 284 by Aaron Huppert of New York, USA. The support device (10) comprises:
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Fighting nosocomial disease with Aegis-treated hospital linen

1 June 2009
Textiles used in hospitals are said to be responsible for 17% of nosocomial diseases (hospital-acquired infections).
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Versatile hardenable cast or support

1 June 2009
A cast or support for use in limiting movement of the anatomy to promote healing of an injured body part has been developed by Ossur.
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Clinician reports fast healing of intractable wounds using Medihoney

1 June 2009
Derma Sciences, a US-based provider of advanced wound care products, has revealed details of a recently concluded 11-patient venous leg ulcer (VLU) case series involving the use of its Medihoney, a dr
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Wound dressings are fully waterproof

1 June 2009
A French specialist in medical dressings has launched a unique, innovative secondary dressing kit combining adhesive gel and a protective film, which it claims provides waterproof protection for treat
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ConvaTec and HemCon announce co-promotion agreement

1 June 2009
ConvaTec, a developer and marketer of medical technologies for community and hospital care, has signed a co-promotion agreement with advanced medical products supplier HemCon Medical Technologies to m
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Advanced textiles for wound care

1 June 2009
A new book, Advanced textiles for wound care, has been published by Woodhead Publishing and is edited by Dr Subbiyan Rajendran of the UK's University of Bolton.
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Conductive bicomponent for antistatic clothing

1 June 2009
A conductive bicomponent fibre that is suitable for practical use in antistatic clothing has been developed in Japan by Kuraray Co Ltd.
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Nonwoven developed for tea-bags

1 June 2009
Ahlstrom, which specializes in the development and manufacture of high performance fibrebased materials, will present its innovative, biodegradable nonwoven for infusion applications at the Tea &
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