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Winner Medical signs PurCotton sales agreement in China

1 September 2009
Chinese disposable wound care and surgical medical products manufacturer Winner Medical Group has signed an agreement with an unnamed consumer products company in China to provide PurCotton rolls.
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Durable hydrophobic treatment

1 September 2009
Researchers in The Netherlands claim to have found a way to give fabrics with large surface areas a hydrophobic finish that is durable, does not add significantly to the weight and is economical to ap
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US demand for disposable medical supplies to reach US$59 billion

1 September 2009
US demand for disposable medical supplies will increase 4.6% annually to US$59 billion in 2013, according to a new report from the Freedonia Group.
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Ahlstrom cuts back production of speciality reinforcements

1 September 2009
Having concluded negotiations with staff that it began on 1 June, Ahlstrom is to implement temporary layoffs at its plant in Karhula, Finland, so as to reduce production of speciality reinforcements a
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KCI to appeal UK court ruling revoking NPWT patent

1 September 2009
The Court of Appeal of England and Wales has revoked a patent licensed to Kinetic Concepts (KCI) from Wake Forest University.
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Antimicrobial composition and dressing containing noble metal

1 September 2009
An antimicrobial wound dressing comprising a flexible base layer and an antimicrobial material has been developed by researchers at the Feng Chia University of Taichung,Taiwan.
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Smith & Nephew launches Acticoat Flex in the USA

1 September 2009
Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management division has announced the US launch of Acticoat Flex 3 and Acticoat Flex 7.
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Bioactive menstrual pad

1 September 2009
A reusable, bioactive menstrual pad that is claimed to relieve the symptoms of menstrual cramp and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been developed by the Medical Engineering Research Center, School of
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Truetzschler to reorganize

1 September 2009
Following its acquisition of the nonwoven machinery builder Erko Textile Machinery, the Truetzschler Group has decided to reorganize itself into three business units: Truetzschler Spinning; Truetzschl
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Disperse dyes chosen for their environmental credentials

1 September 2009
DyStar has identified a range of its Dianix disperse dyes that it says will meet the specifications of leading brands' and retailers' restricted substances lists (RSLs) as well as their requirements f
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Cotton keeps allergies undercover

1 September 2009
ProtecSom, which specializes in solutions for allergy sufferers, has launched Texaal Cotton, a new range of antidust-mite covers for mattresses, duvets and pillows.
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Diversity helps Gehring to prosper through difficult times

1 September 2009
Family-owned Gehring Textiles is holding its own despite the severe economic recession. John W.
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Frankfurt shows how industry has kept ecology on its mind

1 September 2009
Major exhibitions in recent years have reflected the growing importance of environmental issues to the industry so Technical Textiles International invited Niki Tait to report on the latest such devel
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Focus on sustainability drives manufacturers of nonwovens

1 September 2009
Continuous refinements to processes are helping to save energy and the use of raw materials, resulting in major benefits for manufacturers.
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International tie-ups to service India's environmental needs

1 September 2009
Textiles for environmental applications is the smallest of the market sectors for technical textiles in India, but is expected to grow as much as 15-20% in the next few years.
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Mitigating the environmental impact of finishing textiles

1 September 2009
Reducing the use of water and energy in textile finishing is important for the image of the industry and to protect the environment, and has the added advantage of making commercial, economic sense, a
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Asian companies a significant and growing part of Techtextil

1 September 2009
Asian exhibitor numbers at Techtextil continued to climb despite the economic problems in the world and the existence of two satellite events dedicated to the region.
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Interior design of aircraft ever more vital to commercial success

1 September 2009
With airlines competing fiercely for passengers and the need to lose weight to save fuel, the interior design of the aircraft cabin is becoming an increasingly significant factor, reports Geoff Fisher
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Nanofibre nonwovens move towards commercial maturity

1 September 2009
The commercial availability of industrial-scale systems for nanofibre web manufacturing will see rapid adoption of the technology, with cheaper carbon nanotube-based products likely to follow, reports
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Innovative textiles will be prominent in the cars of tomorrow

1 September 2009
Innovative automotive textiles must offer enhanced functionalities, be made from environmentally sustainable materials and offer lighter weight-- without additional cost.
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