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A fan-powered, air-cooled jacket featuring a two-layer structure that regulates the internal pressure has been developed by Teijin of Tokyo and and Makita Corp of Anjo, both in Japan. 

Sustainable innovations are the principal theme for the 57^th edition of the annual conference for fibre manufacturers, which will next be held on 12–14 September 2018 in its traditional

A clinical trial has shown that therapeutic bed-linen can help prevent pressure injuries (PIs) from developing in high-risk patients in intensive care units.

Zoltek is to increase production capacity by 50% at its carbon fibre plant in Nyergesújfalu, Hungary.

W.L. Gore is working with start-up company Bonbouton to develop practical smart fabrics for healthcare applications.

Recycled carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) can be used to increase the strength and toughness of permeable concrete, according to research carried out at Washington State University in Pullman

A means to make a soft diaper is disclosed by Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Revolution Fibres is tripling the nanofibre production at its plant in Auckland, New Zealand, to meet increasing demand from a range of end-users—from cosmetics manufacturers through to Formula One

An attractive reinforced styrene–acrylonitrile (SAN) resin has been launched by Ineos Styrolution of Frankfurt, Germany.

An out-of-autoclave production process that could dramatically reduce the time and energy required for the manufacture of large carbon fibre-reinforced (CFRP) parts has been developed in Japan.

Uniforms or suits for speed skaters that have a reduced tenancy to wrinkle, thereby lowering the the wind-resistance and drag of their wearer, have been developed by Under Armour.

An implantable hernia prosthesis that does not require fixing to any part of the body has been developed by Bard Shannon of Humacao, Puerto Rico.

An absorbent product, such as a panty liner, that can be worn with different types of underwear while still providing optimal comfort and protection is described by SCA Hygiene Products of Gothenbu

A biocompatible textile-based prosthesis for the treatment of an inguinal hernia has been developed by Sofradim Production.

A method for producing repulpable insulated mailers and shipping boxes has been developed by MP Global Products of Norfolk, Nebraska, USA.

New aircraft seats developed jointly by Adient, a specialist in automotive seats, and Boeing, a leading aerospace company, will be shown at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany,

A composite yarn made of liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) filaments and modified polyacrylonitrile (m-PAN) fibres has been developed by Ironmantek of Lorton, Virginia, USA.

Composite reinforcements specialist Metyx Group is to establish a technical textiles division in the USA through the acquisition of a manufacturing facility in Ranlo, North Carolina.

A ±45° spread-tow, carbon fibre lattice that can be used to increase the torsional stiffness of a composite part while keeping weight low has been launched by Oxeon of Boras, Sweden.

Xeros Technology Group has bought US provider of cleaning, inspection and repair services for firefighter personal protection equipment (PPE) Gloves Inc.