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High virus kill rate using Zorflex activated carbon cloth

1 January 2010
Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division, the manufacturer of Zorflex 100% activated carbon cloth, has developed a series of products which, when tested by the UK's Health Protection Agency (HPA), have proven
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Micrillon technology reduces risk of healthcare-associated infections

1 January 2010
UMF Corporation has introduced Micrillon, a rechargeable antimicrobial-polymer chemistry developed to help combat healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) that are picked up by patients during hospital
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Surgical soft tissue mesh

1 January 2010
A soft and flexible surgical soft tissue mesh has been developed by DSM IP Assets.
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Dressing with a bacterial adsorbing composition

1 January 2010
A wound dressing that combines a traditional dressing with a mounted absorbent material attached to a hydrophobic fabric is described in US Patent 7 576 256 by pharmaceutical company Abigo Medical.
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US demand for nonwoven roll goods to reach US$6.3 billion in 2013

1 January 2010
US demand for nonwoven roll goods is projected to rise at rate of 3.7% a year to US$6.3 billion in 2013.
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Drapeable absorbent sanitary napkin

1 January 2010
A sanitary napkin that is thin and drapeable yet still possesses the required high absorbency attributes is disclosed in US Patent 7 582 074 by McNeil-PPC, which operates as a subsidiary of Johnson &a
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Disposable absorbent article with elasticized leg cuff

1 January 2010
Procter & Gamble has developed a disposable absorbent article such as a diaper with an improved elasticized outer leg cuff to minimize leakage.
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Thermocool fibre and wool blend for socks

1 January 2010
Kamik of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, launched a range of performance socks at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, 21-24 January 2010.
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High modulus polypropylene fibre used for sailing ropes

1 January 2010
Samson, a worldwide leader in performance cordage, has introduced a range of ropes developed for the sailing market that use a high-performance fibre made by Innegrity LLC.
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Medical clothing made to be environmentally friendly and sustainable

1 January 2010
A manufacturer of sustainable apparel from Dallas, Texas, USA, has launched a line of antimicrobial scrubs called dNh Do No Harm.
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Polymer Group creates research centre in Suzhou, China

1 January 2010
Polymer Group Inc (PGI) announced on 19 January 2010 that it is to establish a research Center of Excellence (COE) to develop nonwoven technology to make differentiated, higher performing materials fo
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Breathable, water-resistant fabrics

1 January 2010
Polartec LLC has entered an exclusive global distribution agreement with Finetex EnE Inc, a leading manufacturer of filtration materials, to market a collection of highly water resistant and highly br
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Elmarco and Kyoto Institute of Technology to jointly develop commercial-scale nanofibres

1 January 2010
Elmarco, a manufacturer of machines for industrial-scale nanofibre production based in the Czech Republic, has entered a joint research agreement with Japan's Kyoto Institute of Technology.
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Collaboration aims for 100 miles per gallon

1 December 2009
Bayer MaterialScience and Nanoledge are teaming up to provide a full range of high-performance epoxy-based materials to the composite market in North America.
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Power Plastic for the Middle East

1 December 2009
Konarka Technologies is collaborating with Enviromena Power Systems, a developer of solar projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to investigate the integration of Power Plastic into vari
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Integrated LEDs from Fibretronic

1 December 2009
Fibretronic has launched a new range of high brightness LED products designed for technical lighting applications in outerwear, bags and other wearable accessories.
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New silver ink boost for wearable electronics

1 December 2009
With the development of a new silver ink, Xerox scientists believe they have paved the way for the commercialisation and low-cost manufacturing of printable electronics.
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World's first nanofibre golf gloves

1 December 2009
Teijin Fibers is supplying its Nanofront high-strength polyester nanofibrefor use in the palms of golf gloves manufactured and marketed by Acushnet Japan Inc. under the FootJoy brand.
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Car seat know-how for heatable clothing

1 December 2009
Bekintex, part of the Belgian-headquartered Bekaert group, is actively promoting its Bekinox conductive fibre and yarn products for use in heated pads to be employed in protective clothing and sportsw
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Aspen Aerogels wins Gulf of Mexico contract

1 December 2009
Aspen Aerogels has been awarded a contract from Technip to supply Spaceloft advanced aerogel thermal insulation for the Caesar-Tonga subsea tieback to the Constitution spar, located in Green Canyon 68
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