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Nanofibres now an option for Nonwovens Research Lab

1 October 2009
The Nonwovens Research Lab at The University of Tennessee (UTNRL) says it has added nanofibre meltblowing capabilities to its 15 cm (six inches) line.
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Fibre design simplifies the application of in-fill to artificial grass surfaces

1 October 2009
TenCate Thiolen BV (Ten Cate Grass) is working to improve the characteristics of artificial grass fibres in such a way as to make the process of applying the in-fill to the surface simpler.
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Dressing for treating a burn, decubitus, contusion or ulcer

1 October 2009
A dressing for treating such as wounds as burns, decubitus, contusions, excoriations or ulcers has been developed by Zuiko.
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Polypropylene improves performance of carbon fibre reinforcements

1 October 2009
A high-performance polypropylene (PP) fibre has been found to improve the toughness and durability of carbon fibre-reinforced composites (CFCs) used in motorsport, at the same time as reducing their w
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Electrospinning can eliminate toxins and mimic natural tissues

1 October 2009
US researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are exploring new ways to create, enhance and employ electrospun fibres for medical device applications.
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New data supports ConvaTec negative pressure wound therapy

1 October 2009
Medical technologies developer ConvaTec has announced the publication of new data demonstrating positive clinical results achieved with the Engenex Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) system.
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Antistatic, fine, core-sheath polyester

1 October 2009
Researchers in Japan claim to have developed a polyester-based fibre that is antistatic but can still be produced as a fine, false-twisted yarn with all the desirable textile properties of such an ite
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Stem cell breakthrough with textile implants at Hohenstein

1 October 2009
Researchers in Germany have developed a coating that they claim allows adult human stem cells to colonize the surface fibres of textile implants.
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Polyester multifilaments made intobetter reinforcements

1 October 2009
Polyester multifilaments that disperse homogeneously in a matrix resin to provide improved reinforcement are the subject of International Patent Publication WO 2008/056645.
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Absorbent article with improved fluid handling and stain masking properties

1 October 2009
An absorbent article such as a feminine sanitary napkin with improved fluid handling and effective stain masking properties has been developed by McNeil-PPC, which operates as a subsidiary of Johnson
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Laser welding of textiles

1 October 2009
Scientists at the Hohenstein Institute in Bonnigheim, Germany, have determined key process parameters for the prototype of a TexWeld 140 laser sewing machine made by Prolas.
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Redesigned dentists' gowns for better protection

1 October 2009
Redesigned dentists' gowns have been proposed by researchers from the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the University of Strasbourg, France, to provide a safety and protective function as well as comfort.
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Teijin and Li Ning combine to introduce China's first closed-loop polyester-recycling programme

1 October 2009
A programme for collecting and recycling used garments in China is the first of its kind in that country, according to the two partners responsible Teijin Group of Japan and the local sports apparel c
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Absorbent articles comprising hydrophilic nonwoven fabrics

1 October 2009
Absorbent articles comprising nonwoven fabrics made hydrophilic by chemically bonding polymers to their surface are disclosed in US Patent 7 521 587 by Procter & Gamble.
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Greenology chooses SmartSilver for medical apparel

1 October 2009
Greenology, which makes sustainable Do No Harm medical apparel, has selected NanoHorizons' SmartSilver to provide the permanent antimicrobial performance for its range of scrubs.
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Clean room facilities part of expanded headquarters at Argotec

1 October 2009
Argotec Inc, which describes itself as one of the world's largest manufacturers of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film and sheet, has opened a new 0.88 ha (95 000 square feet) world headquarters and
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Simple, efficient, cheap route to ultra high molecular weight polyethylene

1 October 2009
Solving existing technical problems with the production of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres is the goal of three Chinese inventors.
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Heat-resistant polyphenylene sulphide fabric is dimensionally stable

1 October 2009
A Japanese company has developed a nonwoven that is made from polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) fibres and claims that it does not need to apply subsequent thermal treatment to make the fabric dimensionall
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Speciality multi-wall carbon nanotubes developed to fill gap in market

1 October 2009
A US-based developer and manufacturer of single-wall carbon nanotubes has introduced a new category of materials that it refers to as speciality multi-walls (SMWs).
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DyStar files for insolvency

1 October 2009
Dystar textilfarben GmbH, DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co Deutschland KG and DyStar Holdings GmbH - global providers of dyes, auxiliaries and services for the textile and leather processing industri
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