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S-2 in demand

1 July 2012
AGY has increased production output of its S-2 Glass fibre reinforcements by 20% with the capability to further expand as market demand dictates.
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Removing VOCs with carbon nanotubes

1 July 2012
Bioneer Corporation of South Korea has patented a system for removing organic compounds from air which is suitable for use in adsorption/catalytic incineration.
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New fabric can remove metal ion contaminants

1 July 2012
A nonwoven which selectively absorbs and separates metal ions from liquids has been developed in Japan.
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Semiconductor-enriched carbon nanotubes for printed electronics

1 July 2012
SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT) has developed a new single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) product with an exceptionally high concentration of semiconducting SWCNT species.
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Nanocoating success with US textile mills

1 July 2012
Industrial Nanotech has recently completed initial installations of its Nansulate with several major US manufacturers in the paper and textile industries for insulation, surface protection and personn
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Reflective membrane benefits

1 July 2012
A new range of composite fabrics combining spunbond nonwovens with reflective foils and metallised films has been launched by Don & Low, offering benefits in a number of end-use applications, nota
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New generation nylon ingredient

1 July 2012
A new technology for the production of adiponitrile (ADN) - a key ingredient for nylon 6.6 - is being launched by Invista.
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Active wellbeing with Schoeller iLoad

1 July 2012
Cosmetotextiles - the integration of cosmetics into textiles, generally on the basis of microcapsules - will be worth Euro500 million by 2013, it is being predicted, and Schoeller reports that its iLo
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Energy efficient nanofibre lighting

1 July 2012
A new technology platform for the lighting industry based on nanofibres has been shown to provide substantial energy savings while producing aesthetically pleasing light.
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Enzymes demonstrate their worth for processing cotton

1 June 2012
Combinations of bio-based enzymes can eliminate the need for caustic chemicals, and dramatically reduce the amount of water and energy required for the preparation of cotton textiles, a collaborative
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New investor helps expand Norafin

1 June 2012
Norafin Industries GmbH is to install a second line for making hydroentangled nonwovens at its manufacturing location in Mildenau, Germany.
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Flame-retardants in three colours

1 June 2012
A range of flame-retardant (FR) coveralls for workers in the oil and gas, utility and transportation industries was introduced at the Health and Safety Expo (Birmingham, UK, 15-17 May 2012) by Praybou
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$15-million investment boost to production of flame-retardant fabrics

1 June 2012
Mount Vernon Mills of Mauldin, South Carolina, USA, says it has more than doubled its production capacity for flame-retardant (FR) fabrics at its manufacturing facility in Trion, Georgia, USA.
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Lightweight ballistic protection and cut-resistant clothing

1 June 2012
A UK company has introduced a thin, lightweight, comfortable, but tough, bullet-proof vest, designed to be concealed under everyday clothing as worn by senior company executives, diplomatic personnel
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PPSS Group looks to boost sales in North America and South Africa

1 June 2012
A UK-based manufacturer of protective clothing has appointed exclusive distributors for all its cut-resistant products in the USA and South Africa.
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Multiple protection fabrics

1 June 2012
A German company has launched a brand of cut- and stab-proof, and flame-retardant (FR) textiles for its domestic market and says it is planning to make them available in other regions.
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Flame-retardant fabrics in a range of colours and styles

1 June 2012
Sander International NV of Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, has launched a range of fabrics containing durably flameretardant (FR) polyester yarns for the hospitality and transportation markets.
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Aramid nanofibres now ready for mass production

1 June 2012
A Japanese company claims it has become the first to develop aramid nanofibres for mass production.
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Investment in multiaxial glass fabrics for reinforcing composites

1 June 2012
A specialist in the production of multiaxial reinforcements made from carbon, glass and aramid fibres, Formax Multiaxial Reinforcements of Leicester, UK, has invested in a new machine to boost its pro
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Odour-control treatment

1 June 2012
Knitwear, swimwear and intimate apparel will be given odour-control finishes following the announcement of a partnership between a US and an Italian company.
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