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Good protection from the sun in real-life conditions

1 May 2014
A nonwoven (Evolon) made from hydroentangled microfilaments of polyester (PES) and polyamide (PA) has been certified as offering an ultraviolet (UV) protection factor (UPF) of 80 in variants for cloth
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Mycelium mats used to extract gold from mobile telephone scrap

1 May 2014
Finnish researchers have made a biological filter based on mushroom mycelium mats that they claim is highly efficient at extracting gold from electronic scrap.
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Epoxy laminate modified to satisfy European rules on dangerous chemicals

1 May 2014
A fabric-based laminate has been modified so that it will continue to conform to European regulations concerning the use of chemicals that are designated as dangerous.
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Celanese to start making polyphenylene sulphide in China

1 May 2014
Celanese Corp has announced it will begin producing polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) at its chemical complex in Nanjing, China, before the end of 2014.
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Coaters and laminators to reconvene in Cannes

1 May 2014
The organizers of the International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL) have announced the dates and venue for the latest event in the long-running series.
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High-strength suture with improved knot tie-down characteristics

1 May 2014
A surgical suture made from an elongate, hollow braid of high-strength fibres is described in US Patent 8 672 966 by Teleflex Medical.
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Surgical cover dressing could save major costs for US health system

1 May 2014
A study of infections following knee and hip replacement surgery found that the use of ConvaTec's Aquacel Ag Surgical cover dressing reduced postoperative joint infections by 76%, which investigators
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Faraday shield integrated into sensor bandage

1 May 2014
An electrically conductive adhesive transfer tape (ECATT) layer that can be used in lieu of a fully metallic Faraday shield has been developed by Covidien of Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA.
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GPF launches Cozyflex stretch laminates

1 May 2014
Taiwan-based Golden Phoenix Fiberwebs (GPF) launched its Cozyflex range of stretchable and soft laminates at Index 14.
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Ahlstrom introduces high performance drapes

1 May 2014
High-performance fibre-based materials producer Ahlstrom has introduced new surgical drapes for the operating room.
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Texsus focuses on strategic expansion plan

1 May 2014
Texsus, a producer of nonwovens for the hygiene and medical markets based in Chiesina Uzzanese Pistoia, Italy, has announced its new strategic plan focused on the expansion of its European production
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Medical dressing containing antimicrobial agent

1 May 2014
A medical dressing containing an antimicrobial agent is disclosed in US Patent 8 672 906 by Covidien of Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA.
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Chinese producers establish diaper joint venture in Hong Kong

1 May 2014
Biostime International Holdings, a provider of premium paediatric nutrition and baby care products in China, has formed a joint venture agreement with Hangzhou Coco Healthcare to manufacture baby diap
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Nonwoven dressing contains water-soluble saccharide

1 May 2014
A dressing claimed to facilitate rapid wound healing is disclosed in US Patent 8 679 525 by David Dixon of Tucson, Arizona, USA. The device also provides a barrier to microorganisms.
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Composite mesh for laparoscopic and open ventral procedures

1 May 2014
Covidien has announced the US launch of Symbotex composite mesh, which is designed to make it easier for surgeons to perform surgical laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repairs.
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European nonwovens production exceeds 2 Mt in 2013

1 May 2014
According to EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries, production of nonwovens in Greater Europe grew by 1.9% in 2013 to reach 2.04 million tonnes.
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Superabsorbent polymers for effective odour control

1 May 2014
BASF presented new superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) for effective odour control functions and dryness at Index 14.
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Fluff-free absorbent cores without adhesives

1 May 2014
The new Helixbond ultrasonic core-former system from Herrmann Ultraschall optimizes the fixation of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) in an embedding layer for use in the latest generation of disposable hy
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Material solutions for modern woundcare on show in Geneva

1 May 2014
At the Index 14 trade show held in April 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland, Bayer MaterialScience of Leverkusen, Germany, presented several new developments.
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Propylene-based elastomer grades for soft stretch and elasticity

1 May 2014
ExxonMobil Chemical introduced three new Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomer (PBE) grades for the nonwoven hygiene industry at the recent Index 14 nonwovens exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland.
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