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Unidirectional fibre for body armour targets Eastern Europe and Asia

1 November 2010
DSM Dyneema has developed a unidirectional (UD) form of its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre, Dyneema, for use in soft ballistic armour.
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PPG increases price for all glass fibres products in North America

1 November 2010
Effective from 1 November or as permitted by existing contracts, PPG Industries of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, has raised the price of all its glass fibre reinforcements and speciality yarns in Nor
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Recycled silicone-coated polyamide for automotive parts

1 November 2010
Two Japanese companies have collaborated to develop a technology to recycle waste scraps of silicone-coated polyamide 66 fabrics used to make airbags and previously considered too difficult to be econ
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New facility to meet Russian hygiene demand

1 November 2010
Sweden-based hygiene products company SCA has inaugurated a personal care plant in Russia. The facility is located in Veniov, in the Tula Region, south of Moscow.
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Apertured nonwoven used as an acquisition distribution layer

1 November 2010
Tredegar Film Products has developed an absorbent article in which the intermediate acquisition distribution layer is formed of an apertured nonwoven.
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Autex launches DryLife Kids protection products

1 November 2010
The new range of DryLife Kids children's bedding protection products from Australia-based Autex are claimed to be fully breathable and comfortable to sleep on, easy to care for and resilient to freque
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Dressing with improved skin adhesive properties

1 November 2010
A wound dressing that is claimed to have superior skin adherence properties is disclosed in US Patent 7 745 682 by Ossur.
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Pegas Nonwovens starts construction of new hygiene materials plant

1 November 2010
Pegas Nonwovens has started constructing a new plant for the production of materials for the hygiene sector, and possibly also for other applications, in Znojmo, Czech Republic.
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Medical bandage substrate with low abrasion edges

1 November 2010
A medical bandage for use in the treatment of injuries, such as broken bones requiring immobilization, is featured in US Patent 7 749 180 disclosed by BSN Medical of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
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Absorbent article with stiffening area for improved fit

1 November 2010
A common problem with conventional sanitary towels is that leg movements of the wearer often shift the device backwards.
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Disposable absorbent articles with replaceable components

1 November 2010
Disposable absorbent articles, such as a diaper (60), that have replaceable absorbent core components are described in US Patent 7 601 145 by Procter & Gamble.
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Advanced securement dressing with comfort adhesive technology

1 November 2010
3M Health Care has launched 3M Tegaderm IV Advanced Securement Dressing, which features a transparent, breathable film, a stabilization border and new, comfort adhesive technology.
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Interactive portal for Indian technical textiles

1 November 2010
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is to create an interactive portal for technical textiles to address issues promptly so that the sector becomes globally competitiv
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Hydrating clothing relieves symptoms of eczema

1 November 2010
A British company has launched what it describes as the world's first hydrating, medical-grade silk garments that are designed to relieve the irritation of eczema and dermatitis.
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Major award for dye-sensitized solar cell inventor

1 October 2010

The 2010 Millennium Technology Prize has been won by Professor Michael Gratzel, Director of the Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), for his de

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Dow invests in Bladeskyn manufacturer

1 October 2010
Dow Chemical Company has made a minority equity investment in Blade Dynamics, a designer and manufacturer of advanced wind turbine blades based on proprietary materials and structural technologies.
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Biomimetic nanofibres for bone regeneration

1 October 2010
A Stevens Institute of Technology scientist aims to establish a family of biomimetic nanofibres containing collagen and calcium phosphate, to support the phenotype of boneforming cells.
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Phase II SBIR contract for Nanocomp

1 October 2010
Nanocomp Technologies, the developer of energy saving performance materials and component products from carbon nanotubes (CNTs), has been awarded a multi-million dollar Phase II contract by the US Air
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Green power for green production

1 October 2010
A 120-metre high Ecotricity windmill from will be powering operations at Cardiff-based G24 Innovations by the end of 2010.
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Extrusion options from Hills

1 October 2010
The best route to nanofibres now involves processing a one denier 300 'islands in a sea' bicomponent spunbonds, rather than employing meltblown technology.
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