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Searching for alternatives to petrochemical fibres in nonwovens

1 June 2009
Despite the many advantages of standard polypropylene and polyester with respect to the processing of nonwovens, efforts continue globally to replace them with alternatives such as bioplastics or natu
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India enjoys strong growth, despite its large, unrealized potential

1 June 2009
A survey of the Indian technical textiles, commissioned by the government and published in March, predicts growth of 11% a year for the next five years, but adds that the true potential is greater sti
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Optimistic mood in the industry as it heads towards Frankfurt

1 June 2009
Despite taking place during one of the worst global economic crises in history, Techtextil has attracted as many exhibitors to Frankfurt as the record-breaking 2007.
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Environmental issues and sustainability give boost to innovation

1 June 2009
There were plenty of causes for optimism in Frankfurt at the recent record-breaking Techtextil.
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Technology gains ground as India moves to technical textiles

1 June 2009
Indian companies serious about their technical textiles and nonwovens businesses are increasingly demanding state-of-the-art European and Japanese technologies.
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What did IMB have to offer for the technical textile industry?

1 June 2009
IMB--World of Textile Processing took place on 21-24 April 2009 with the aim of covering a comprehensive range of technologies and services for the processing of flexible materials.
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Digital printing revolution: opportunities for technical textiles

1 June 2009
The latest market and technology trends were the subject of discussions at the second Digital Textile conference, held in Amsterdam in May and organized by the Federation of European Screenprinters As
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Comfort with function--the theme for work wear at Techtextil

1 June 2009
During the recent Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, Niki Tait visited exhibitors with workwear related products and services, and reports that there was a wide variety of functionality on display, but
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Protective clothing--a high growth market for nonwovens

1 June 2009
From medical drapes in hospitals to suits to protect wearers in nuclear, biological and chemical attacks--nonwovens can be engineered to shield against a wide range of threats, while also keeping the
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Plans for nanofibre lines in Russia

1 May 2009
Elmarco and Oerlikon Neumag plan to deliver new nanofibre nonwovens manufacuring lines for acoustic insulation products to Russia later this year.
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Nomex response is just swell

1 May 2009
Having just announced the successful start up of a new Nomex production unit at its facility in Asturias, Spain, DuPont is introducing a patented new smart fibre technology.
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Flexible system for wearables

1 May 2009
At the recent Smart Systems Integration Conference in Brussels, Belgium, technologists from IMEC - an independent nanoelectronics and nanotechnology research centre - and its associated laboratory at
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BioSolar to commercialise biobacksheet for thin-film photovoltaic modules

1 May 2009
BioSolar, the California-based developer of bio-based materials from renewable plant sources, plans to expand its BioBacksheet technology to accommodate copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) and cadmi
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NanoHorizons partners for sustainability

1 May 2009
NanoHorizons, the manufacturer of SmartSilver antimicrobial silver additives, is partnering with the Silver Research Consortium whose mandate is to carry out research aimed at improving existing produ
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Biomechanical and super-hydrophobic running shoe launched

1 May 2009
The ECCO Biom is a complex running shoe enhanced by P2i's ion-mask technology and constructed using biomechanical principles and natural motion that allows the foot to move in its preferred path.
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TenCate smart textile skin demonstrates new auto possibilities

1 May 2009
The human body and anatomical functions were the inspiration for a new concept car with a TenCate smart textile frame.
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Plug and play launches

1 May 2009
Sergio Tacchini and Quicksilver are amongst brands introducing Fibretronic technology into their latest products.
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BASF CNT plastic in Bosch parts for Audi

1 May 2009
BASF is launching a plastic containing carbon nanotubes (CNT).
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New Silver Nanotechnology Working Group

1 May 2009
NanoHorizons, the developer and manufacturer of SmartSilver nanoscale antimicrobial additives, has joined with four other companies to create the Silver Nanotechnology Working Group under the sponsors
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Fibretronics looks at the bigger picture

1 May 2009
E-textile components must get down to the cost of basic trim items such as zips and buttons in order to achieve mass market penetration.
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