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A short-chain fluorocarbon-based coating that can be used to make natural and synthetic fabrics waterproof is being developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Ca

A post-surgical wound dressing that is particularly suitable for women after breast surgery, such as mastectomy, has been developed by Ezbra Advanced Wound Care.

Unidirectional and biaxial glass-fibre reinforcements designed specifically for the manufacture of the long, thick laminates used in wind turbine blades have been launched by Ahlstrom-Munksjö of St

The Hohenstein Institute of Bönnigheim, Germany, is to open a textiles testing laboratory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 28 July 2018.

A prosthesis for the repair of hernias disclosed by Sofradim Production comprises a marking means that makes it easier for the surgeon to fit the device in place when implanted by laparoscopy.

The full programme for the International Conference on Nonwovens for High-performance Applications (NHPA), which takes place in Cannes, France, on 10–11 October 2018, has now been publishe

Implantable surgical meshes that contain both absorbable and non-absorbable fibres are featured in US Patent 9 980 800 by Boston Scientific Scimed.

Filament winding equipment from Roth Composite Machinery of Steffenberg, Germany, is being used by Avio of Colleferro, Italy, to manufacture the carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) booster cases

A double-weave vascular prosthesis has been developed by Toray Industries of Tokyo, Japan.

A fabric reinforcement that enables composites made with it to avoid detection with radar has been developed by Richard Chi-Hsueh of San Diego, California, USA.

A facility for the manufacture of high-modulus glass fibre products is to be established in China by Chongqing Polycomp International Corp of Chongqing following the signing of a strategic cooperat

A single-ply textile support and reinforcement for rubbers and/or plastics has been developed by spinning company Gebrüder Otto.

A process for making a flame-retardant polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based fibre has been developed by Metis Technologies.

Processing technology that enables three-dimensional (3D) profiles to be generated on the surface of nonwovens – enhancing their performance and comfort for wearers – has been developed by Avgol of

Highly damage-resistant composites are being developed by researchers in the USA through examination of the mechanisms of crack resistance in the dactyl club of the mantis shrimp.

A lightweight carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) engine bay brace for the high-performance Audi R8 has been developed by the carmaker, materials supplier Hexcel and pullwinding specialist Secar

A textile finish that reduces the presence of the allergens found in cat and dog hairs has been launched by Devan Chemicals of Ronse, Belgium.

Two partners are considering building a plant in São Paulo, Brazil, that will have the capacity to produce 450 kt a a year of dissolving wood pulp (DWP).

A three-dimensional (3D) knitted fabric that offers high abrasion, cut, tear and/or puncture resistance has been developed by glove manufacturer Granberg of Bjoa, Norway.

Waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are being transformed into high-performance composites by a research consortium in Germany.