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The Times to run special nanotech supplement

1 June 2007
The Institute of Nanotechnology will be collaborating with MediaPlanet on the forthcoming Nanotechnology III report, which will be included as a supplement with the June 28th edition of The Times.
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Anti-dumping duties on polyester staple fibres hurting European nonwovens producers, says EDANA

1 June 2007
Members of EDANA, the International Association serving the nonwovens and related industries, are expressing deep concern about the decision of the European Commission (EC) to introduce provisional pu
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Europeans to form body to protect synthetic sports surfaces

1 June 2007
Many of Europe's leading manufacturers of synthetic sports surfaces have opted to gather together to form an association with the aim of protecting the rapidly growing industry's image and prospects.
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Demonstration centre for radiofrequency identification technology open in Finland

1 June 2007
ADT, Salpomec and UPM Raflatac have combined resources to open a centre that will demonstrate to garment manufacturers, brand owners, retailers and logistics providers how radiofrequency identificatio
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Smith & Nephew buys BlueSky Medical

1 June 2007
With its acquisition of BlueSky Medical Group Inc, Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management business has taken its first steps into the market for negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).
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Staying safe in the sun

1 June 2007
Cabana Life is hitting the shops with a new line that combines fashion with function, offering stylish clothing with an ultraviolet (UV) radiation protection factor (UPF) of more than 50.
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Getting to grips with mechanical risk

1 June 2007
Mapa Spontex UK Ltd has added two gloves to its Ultrane range, which are designed to combine optimum protection against mechanical risks with good dexterity and grip.
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Carbon cloth gets wider

1 June 2007
Mast Carbon Advanced Products, a UK specialist in activated carbon textiles, has increased the width of its standard activated carbon cloth.
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Saint-Gobain Vetrotex increases production capacity of Twintex composite reinforcement

1 June 2007
Saint-Gobain Vetrotex's Reinforcement & Composites unit has increased its European production capacity for the reinforcement based on thermoplastic and glass fibres (Twintex(r)) by 25% at its plan
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China fact-finding mission

1 June 2007
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is now accepting applications for companies interested in a special business fact-finding mission to China.
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Johns Manville increases production capacity for filtration media by 20%

1 June 2007
From its European headquarters in Bad Homburg, Germany, Johns Manville has announced it will expand production capacity for its Micro-Aire Filtration Media by approximately 20% at its Wertheim, produc
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Placebo-type compression stocking

1 June 2007
A placebo-type compressive orthosis stocking has been developed by Innothera Topic International.
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Self-cleaning and electronic textiles from BASF at Techtextil/Avantex

1 June 2007
At the forthcoming Techtextil/Avantex 2007 (Frankfurt, Germany, 12-14 June), BASF says it will display a number of solutions for technical textiles based on projects with selected partners.
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Versatile basaltic fibre makes its debut at JEC

1 June 2007
Asamer Basaltic Fibers GmbH introduced a fibre (ASA.TEC) based on basalt at the JEC Composites show in Paris, France in April 2007, claiming the chemical composition of its product could be tailored t
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Bandage formuscle fibre tears

1 June 2007
A bandage for the relief of musculature in muscle fibre tears of the limbs has been developed by Beiersdorf.
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GE Plastics invests to develop more resins for flame-retardant, high-temperature fibres

1 June 2007
GE Plastics is developing materials for manufacturers of fabrics and textiles that must comply with ever stricter flame, smoke and toxicity regulations.
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US company claims first ready-to-use carbon nanotube textile

1 June 2007
Nanocomp Technologies Inc (based in Concord, New Hampshire, USA) says it has successfully produced a revolutionary textile material from long, carbon nanotubes.
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Polysulphonamide fibre introduced

1 June 2007
China's Shanghai Tanlon Fiber Co Ltd will introduce a new fibre based on polysulphonamide (PSA) at Techtextil/ Avantex 2007 (12-14 June 2007, Frankfurt, Germany).
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Fabric with higher protection and greater comfort launched at IDEA07

1 June 2007
Polymer Group (PGI) launched MediSoft Ultra, an advanced high-performance fabric for medical garments and other single-use apparel, at April's IDEA07 International Engineered Fabrics Conference and Ex
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Supportive binder

1 June 2007
A binder for supporting the abdomen,back,ribs or breasts is outlined in US Patent 7 160 262 by Trenna Wicks of Derry, Philadelphia,USA.
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