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Algae polymer ribbons for improved healing

1 September 2013
New hydrogels for tissue regeneration and can be fine-tuned to fit any body part have been developed by researchers in Freiburg, Germany.
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Growing diamonds on nanotube yarns

1 September 2013
Scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM in Freiburg together with colleagues from Australia's CSIRO have developed a saw wire that is set to effect dramatic reductions
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JV on NanotoMacro graphene electrodes

1 September 2013
New York-based CVD Equipment Corporation has signed a joint intellectual property development agreement with Norway's Graphene Batteries.
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Xerium to build press-felt plant in China

1 September 2013
Xerium technologies of Youngsville, North Carolina, USA, a manufacturer of paper machine clothing and roll covers, has announced plans to build a plant to make high-quality press felts in China.
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Tyre-cord line bound for India

1 September 2013
An indian company making industrial and polyester (PES) yarn, Bharuch-based Rajashree Polyfil is investing in a tyre-cord dipping line.
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Environmental ruling is a potential boost for nonwoven wipes

1 September 2013
A ruling by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning its regulations for the management of hazardous waste could represent a significant boost for the manufacturers of industrial wipes
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Filtrona renamed

1 September 2013
Filtrona plc of London, UK, a supplier of fibre-based products and speciality plastics, has changed its name to Essentra plc with effect from 26 June 2013.
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Ahlstrom seeks to make further cost-savings by the end of 2014

1 September 2013
Ahlstrom of Helsinki, Finland, has announced plans to cut its costs by Euro35 million a year by the end of 2014.
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Egyptian unrest prompts suspension of Pegas production

1 September 2013
Pegas nonwovens of Prague, Czech Republic, has suspended trial operation at its new plant in Egypt amid concerns about the security of the company's employees during the current political unrest in th
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High-quality polyester for luxurious bedding on All Nippon Airways

1 September 2013
From 1 September 2013, first- and business-class passengers flying with All Nippon Airways (ANA) Co Ltd of Tokyo Japan, will be supplied with high-quality bedding (blankets, quilts and pillows) made u
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Biotechnology used to make ultrapure medical textiles

1 September 2013
A German project is investigating the feasibility of making fibres from raw materials derived from microorganisms.
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Carbon fabric roof for appearance and performance

1 September 2013
The carbon fabric-based roof of a new performance car combines a luxurious appearance and improved driving characteristics, according to the manufacturer, BMW of Munich, Germany.
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Textiles are the key to commercial growth of seaweed

1 September 2013
A three-year project with funding from the European Union (EU) has completed its initial assessment of textiles to be used for the cultivation of seaweed in the open ocean.
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Woven three-dimensional fabric for comfortable, recyclable seats

1 September 2013
Hydrothermic Comfort Seat is a car seat based on a three-dimensional (3D) woven polyester (PES) fabric.
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Antimicrobial treatment for down

1 September 2013
An antimicrobial treatment specifically developed for protecting down used in outdoor apparel is now available from Allied Feather & Down of Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Textile roof captures energy for long-term storage

1 September 2013
Researchers at Institut fur Textil- und Verfahrenstechnik (ITV) Denkendorf in Germany and their partners are developing a building based on a textile membrane roof that they claim can use incident sun
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Cooling without chemicals

1 September 2013
A USA-based company has won accreditation for a range of textiles that provide a cooling effect without the application of any chemical treatments.
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Lace curtains to alleviate allergies

1 September 2013
Retailers in the UK are now selling window dressings that are designed to reduce the levels of allergens circulating in the home.
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Fabrics based on merino wool

1 September 2013
A US company has introduced two ranges of fabric based on merino wool for use in sportswear.
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Short-chain fluorocarbon repels water, oil and alcohol

1 September 2013
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc of Exton, Pennsylvania, USA, has developed a treatment that makes poly propylene (PP) nonwovens repellent to water, oil and alcohol without introducing perfluorooctanoic aci
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