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Phase-change materials make survival suits more comfortable

1 May 2011
The latest survival suit for helicopter passengers from Survival-One Ltd of Aberdeen, UK, exploits a temperatureregulating phase-change material (PCM) from Outlast Technologies to improve the comfort
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Tow drawing and double-rollers

1 May 2011
Trutzschler Nonwovens is set to introduce a Tow Drawing Unit at the Techtextil exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011 (Hall 3.0 B03).
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Barrier membrane for shelters

1 May 2011
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is set to launch a barrier membrane technology called Coretech.
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Design of dryer for hydroentangled nonwovens helps save energy

1 May 2011
A modular system for the bonding and finishing of hydroentangled (spunlaced) nonwovens will be exhibited for the first time by Bruckner at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany (24-26 May 2011; Hall 3.0 F2
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Schoeller seeks commercial partners for textile-based carrier of therapeutic agents

1 May 2011
Schoeller Textil AG will show its latest innovation for the first time at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 3.1 E71) where it intends to seek partners to help commercialize the prod
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Colourfast fishing line with high abrasion resistance

1 May 2011
Honeywell International Inc says it has found a way to make fishing lines from polyolefin monofilaments that have superior properties when compared with their conventional counterparts.
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Wellman adds fibres with profiles

1 May 2011
Wellman International will introduce a range of fibres called Profile PT at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011 (Hall 4.1 E31).
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International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating 2011

1 May 2011
International Newsletters Ltd has set the dates and venue for the International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL) 2011.
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EMS adds to its hot-melt adhesive and technical fibre ranges

1 May 2011
EMS-Griltech makes hot-melt adhesives (called Griltex), which are based on copolyamide (CoPA) and copolyester (CoPES) and are available in granules or powder form, and technical fibres based on polyam
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Recycled polyester yarns

1 May 2011
Newlife is a range of polyester yarns produced by recycling bottles from Europe by the Italian company Filature Miraglio.
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Polyolefin fibre for artificial turf

1 May 2011
Mondo Spa of Italy has developed a monofilament fibre with a special cross-section for use in artificial turf.
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Metal-clad, liquid-crystal polymer fibre makes its debut

1 May 2011
Syscom Advanced Materials is set to introduce a conductive fibre, called Liberator, which is a metal-clad liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) based on Kuraray's Vectran.
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Activated carbon cloths kill viruses

1 May 2011
UK-based Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division has developed two new products from its existing range of 100% activated carbon cloths (Zorflex).
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Workwear and personal protective equipment ranges expanded

1 May 2011
Concordia Textiles will present several developments to its ranges for workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 4.1 D72):
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Norafin's hydroentangled flax fabrics

1 May 2011
Nonwovens manufacturer Norafin has now begun processing flax fibres and is offering innovative technical nonwovens made from them.
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Thermosetting adhesive powder targets nonwovens

1 May 2011
Dakota Coatings of Nazareth, Belgium, has launched a thermosetting adhesive powder, called Unex 1050, which is intended as an alternative to the polyethylene (PE) and phenolic powders currently used i
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Felts for bag filters

1 May 2011
Belarus-based Rue Spa Khimvolokno will launch several new products at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 4.1 B42):
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Thermal insulator that regulates temperature and is breathable

1 May 2011
Spanish textile manufacturer MITSA is to launch a four-layered, three-dimensional (3D) product called HB-3D at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 3.0 F39).
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High-visibility clothing and workwear for welders

1 May 2011
Pro-Belting International GmbH & Co KG of Schauenstein, Germany, is about to launch several innovations for protective clothing.
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Scanner for fibreglass nonwoven mats and brake glass yarns

1 May 2011
GF Machinery from the Czech Republic will present two innovations at the forthcoming Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 3.0 D33):
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