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Foam tape for medical dressings

1 September 2003
Scapa Medical has developed a new foam tape for medical dressings.
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Lymphoedema bandage

1 September 2003
A compression bandage for the treatment of lymphoedema has been developed by Neopress of Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK.
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Paint roller covers

1 September 2003
A method for making a continuous strip of fabric for use in the production of paint roller covers is disclosed in US Patent 6 502 779.
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Major exhibitors announce their withdrawal from ITMA

1 September 2003
Three major machinery manufacturers have announced their withdrawal from the forthcoming ITMA 2003.
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DuPont invests in nylon airbag fibres

1 September 2003
DuPont Textiles & Interior (DTI) has announced a $15 million investment over three years, beginning in 2003, to support the growing need for industrial nylon 6.6 fibres in automotive and other inf
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Gas filtration membranes with high selectivity

1 September 2003
A hollow fibre membrane with superior selectivity for use in gas separation is the subject of US Patent 6 521 025.
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Carboxymethylated cotton for moist wound healing

1 September 2003
US researchers have modified conventional cotton gauze bandage rolls into highly absorbent, carboxymethylated dressings that can absorb large amounts of exudate similar to that of more expensive calci
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Is this the end of the traditional format for ITMA in Europe?

1 September 2003
Will the withdrawal of Saurer, Rieter and, more latterly, Suessen from the ITMA 2003 show (see also, page 4), because of apparent fears of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), be just a minor abe
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Charter expands biomedical operations

1 September 2003
Charter Medical, a subsidiary of nonwovens producer Lydall, is to expand its biomedical operations in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, adding 50 jobs to the facility.
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High stretch-knitted endoprosthesis

1 August 2003
A radially expandable stent-graft endoprosthesis is described in US Patent 6 540 773 by SciMed Life Systems (now part of Boston Scientific).
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Transparency overcome

1 August 2003
A Dutch invention aims to create a lightweight but opaque fabric for clothing, particularly that used by healthcare workers.
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Chitosan gives acrylic fibres longlasting antimicrobial properties

1 August 2003
A US-Japanese collaboration has developed acrylic fibres containing chitosan that have long-lasting antimicrobial properties.
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Potential buyers for SSL's woundcare division emerge

1 August 2003
Investment bank ABN Amro has emerged as a leading contender to buy the medical division of UK-based SSL International.
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Enzyme treatments improve dimensional stability of cellulosics

1 August 2003
Enzyme treatments of textiles, particularly cellulosics, that enhance the properties in ways not previously contemplated by such processes are the subjects of a patent from a UK finisher.
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Comfortable workwear for strenuous occupations

1 August 2003
Workwear specialist Klopman International says its Titan range of fabrics is designed to help maintain a smart appearance in garments used in strenuous circumstances and needing frequent laundering.
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Controlled yarn feed

1 August 2003
UK researchers have unveiled a new yarn feed system for knitting machines.
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Dressings made from carboxymethyl cellulose

1 August 2003
Wound dressings made from carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) have been developed by Acordis Speciality Fibres.
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Protective silk fabrics

1 August 2003
Japanese inventor Yuzo Tsuchida has developed silk fabrics that protect body parts affected by, for example, cuts, burns, tumours or bedsores.
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Longer life for winder guides

1 August 2003
To reduce inertial forces, the yarn guides on highspeed winders are often made using carbon fibres.
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Paragon ruling upheld

1 August 2003
A US Bankruptcy Court judge has ruled in favour of USdiaper maker Paragon Trade Brands, allowing it to proceed with a trial against Weyerhaeuser to recover damages of more than US$400 million, related
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