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A close-fitting compression garment has been developed by Veronica Smith of Richmond, California, USA.
A polyelectrolyte solid system that can be used for producing a wound dressing is described in US Patent 6 936 746 by Paul Hartmann.
A sanitary napkin or panty-liner (10) with a tack-free, high coefficient of friction (COF) backsheet (13) and self-release tape tabs (20a, 20b) is described in US Patent 6 932 802 by Personal Products
Japanese personal products maker Unicharm is reported to be planning to acquire 51% of Gulf Hygiene Industries, a Saudi hygiene product manufacturer.
US-based developer of innovative fabrics and textile systems Textronics has introduced a heart-sensing sports bra called NuMetrex.
A braiding technique capable of making the envelope of an airship as a single component is the claim being made by Japanese machinery builder Murata.
A treatment to make carpets more soil repellent is described in International Patent WO 2004/011713.
A continuous process for combining fine, adsorbent particles with shaped microfibres leads to the creation of media suitable for a range of applications including cigarette filters.
A fibre made from a soft magnetic alloy, a method of making the fibre and an article made from the fibres for recording information are the subjects of US Patent 6 869 700.
A system for making sprays or detergents containing active ingredients for the suppression of odours is the subject of US Patent 6 893 632.
A novel concept in creating camouflage patterns has been proposed in US Patent 6 682 879.
Twaron Products VOF of Arnhem,The Netherlands, has developed a garment to protect the wearer from stabbing attacks.
Wells Lamont Industry Group of Niles, Illinois, USA, has recently developed a new cut-resistant fabric, particularly for protective gloves.
A knitted screen cloth for use as insect screening is disclosed in US Patent 6 852 360.
Sweden's SCA Hygiene Products AB claims to have found a better way to add softening and/or debonding agents to hydroentangled fabrics.
Teijin twaron has launched a novel rubber compound ingredient, Sulfron(r) 3000, which is a derivative of its para-aramid fibre Twaron(r).
On 1 march 2006, Asahi Kasei Fibers (AKF) Corp announced it had finalized its purchase of the Dorlastan(r) elastane (spandex) business from Lanxess.
Editor Nick Butler takes a look at the plans for the Techtextil Symposium NorthAmerica,to be held concurrently with the exhibition at the Cobb Galleria, Atlanta,Georgia, USA,28-30 March 2006.
Ciba specialty chemicals has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Textile Effects business to Huntsman Corp for a consideration of CHF332 million (about US$255 million), in cash and assumed
Ahlstrom has made three acquisitions and announced plans to invest in two of its plants in the space of just a few weeks around the end of 2005 and the start of 2006.
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