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Duro aims to commercialize flame retardant treatment for polyamide

1 June 2012
One of the largest dyers, printers, finishers and distributors of textiles in the USA, Duro Textiles of Fall River, Massachusetts, has signed a letter of intent to license a flame-retardant (FR) treat
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Fibre developed for long-lasting, deepwater moorings

1 June 2012
DSM of Urmond, The Netherlands, has developed a new version (DM20) of its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre (Dyneema), specifically for the production of ropes for deepwater moor
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Lenzing and Naturally Advanced Technologies sign development agreement for flax/cellulose blends

1 June 2012
A joint development agreement aims to evaluate the blending of flax with cellulose (modal and lyocell) fibres.
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AGY steps up output of glass fibres

1 June 2012
Growth in demand for high-performance glass fibres from aerospace and industrial markets has prompted AGY of Aiken, South Carolina, USA, to increase the production of its S-2 Glass products by 20%.
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Smooth cellulose nonwoven developed for facemasks

1 June 2012
A fibre specifically for nonwoven substrates used in facemasks for skincare is to be launched at the Asia Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference (ANEX) in Seoul, South Korea (13-15 June 2012).
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US army assesses dry nonwoven wipes for decontamination

1 June 2012
The US Army is testing a nonwoven wipe containing activated carbon for decontaminating equipment exposed to chemical agents.
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Comfortable absorbent article with belts that resist tearing

1 June 2012
SCA Hygiene Products has disclosed an absorbent article, such as an adult diaper or incontinence guard (1), that includes a pair of belt members (10a, 10b) that are comfortable to wear and resistant t
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SCA strengthens presence in South America

1 June 2012
Sweden-based SCA has acquired the remaining 50% shareholding in the Chilean hygiene products producer Papeles Industriales (PISA), and now owns 100% of the company.
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Insufficient knowledge highlighted in Taiwan's advanced wound care sector

1 June 2012
Taiwan currently requires around two million advanced wound care dressings annually and this number is likely to increase.
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Bioresorbable fibre-based scaffolds for medical applications

1 June 2012
The Freudenberg Group has developed a new technology platform for applications such as surgery, wound treatment and regenerative medicine.
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Limited-edition Hawaiian diapers

1 June 2012
Kimberly-Clark has announced it is continuing its strategy of launching seasonably appropriate, limitededition diapers, which started a few years ago with denim-style diapers and later continued with
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Experimental resin for cast film

1 June 2012
Dow Europe has announced the introduction of XZ 89463.00 Experimental Polyethylene Resin, a new highdensity polyethylene (HDPE) resin suitable for cast film applications.
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Washable, reusable garment for the retention of body fluids

1 June 2012
A washable, reusable garment or panty for the retention of body fluids is described in US Patent 8 123 735 by Robert Deerin of Durham, North Carolina, USA.
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Fibertex Personal Care invests US$55 million in Malaysia

1 June 2012
Fibertex Personal Care is to invest US$55 million in a state-of-the-art production line in Malaysia.
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Hybrid sleeve for applying active and static compression to a limb

1 June 2012
A hybrid compression garment (10) for applying both active and static compression to a limb (L) has been developed by Tyco Healthcare.
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JNC to make air-through nonwovens in Thailand

1 June 2012
JNC Corporation of Tokyo, Japan, is to establish a sales and manufacturing company for air-through nonwovens for hygiene applications in Rayong, Thailand, through its subsidiary JNC Fibers.
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Dressing helps manage large amounts of exudate

1 June 2012
A multilayer wound dressing with the ability to manage large amounts of wound exudate is disclosed in US Patent 8 158 845 by Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS).
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Weaving capabilities for artificial tendon and ligament applications

1 June 2012
Biomedical Structures (BMS) has introduced an advanced tapered medical textile solution for tendons, ligaments and other orthopaedic applications.
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Hartmann wins supply contract with UK's National Health Service

1 June 2012
Paul Hartmann has been re-awarded a contract with UK National Health Service procurement organization NHS Commercial Solutions (NHS CS) to provide incontinence care products to patients in Kent, Surre
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Starch fibres could lead to pain-free bandages

1 June 2012
A process that spins starch into fine fibres could take the pain out of removing bandages, as well as produce less expensive and more environmentally friendly toilet paper, napkins and other products,
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