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Silver oxide antimicrobial textiles

1 February 2003
Marantech describes fibrous textile articles claimed to have enhanced antimicrobial properties in US Patent 6 436 420.
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Travelling arm support

1 February 2003
In US Patent 6 435 185, Marie Schimpl of Vernon, California, USA, discloses a portable arm support for comfortable use during long-distance travelling.
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Simpler fabric composites

1 February 2003
The American Army has invented, US Patent 6 406 660, a system for making polymer matrix composites that have a low volume percentage of reinforcement fibres and carefully controlled thicknesses.
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Yarn creates self-coating fabrics

1 February 2003
Glen Raven Inc has developed a yarn that can serve to stabilize fabrics used outdoors.
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Collagen material

1 February 2003
A Japanese researcher has developed a biocompatible collagen material that can be degraded and absorbed in the body into a matrix of a nonwoven fabric.
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Healthcare and Medical Textiles Network Conference

1 January 2003
Belfast is to host the UK's first Healthcare and Medical Textiles Network Conference on 23-24 January 2003.
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US protective clothing industry to reach nearly $2.3 billion by 2006

1 January 2003
By 2006, sales for the personal protective clothing industry (as it relates to protection from chemicals, fire and bullets) will climb to about $2.2 billion, according to the latest study.
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Fabric for hernia repair

1 January 2003
A three-dimensional knitted prosthetic fabric has been developed by Sofradim of Trevoux, France.
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World textile chemicals demand to exceed $18.3 billion in 2006

1 January 2003
World demand for textile processing and finishing chemicals is projected to increase 4.2% a year to reach $18.3 billion in 2006, according to the latest report.
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Healthcare and Medical Textiles Network Conference

1 January 2003
Belfast is to host the UK's first Healthcare and Medical Textiles Network Conference on 23-24 January 2003.
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US protective clothing industry to reach nearly $2.3 billion by 2006

1 January 2003
By 2006, sales for the personal protective clothing industry (as it relates to protection from chemicals, fire and bullets) will climb to about $2.2 billion, according to the latest study.
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Fabric for hernia repair

1 January 2003
A three-dimensional knitted prosthetic fabric has been developed by Sofradim of Trevoux, France.
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World textile chemicals demand to exceed $18.3 billion in 2006

1 January 2003
World demand for textile processing and finishing chemicals is projected to increase 4.2% a year to reach $18.3 billion in 2006, according to the latest report.
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European Commission decides on dumping of woven polyolefin bags

1 January 2003
The European Commission (EC) has announced two decisions concerning allegations of unfair pricing for imports of woven polyolefin bags.
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Gerber launches online parts ordering

1 January 2003
Gerber Technology has launched an online service for ordering parts, with the aims of making purchases faster, easier and more convenient.
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Rapid growth for superabsorbents in adult incontinence market

1 January 2003
The use of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) in adult incontinence products is growing at 14% a year, the latest study says.
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IDEA04 to embrace technical textiles

1 January 2003
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has announced that from 2004 its flagship event will be expanded to include technical textiles as well as nonwovens.
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Safety restraint for children with special sensory needs

1 January 2003
Two Texans have invented a safety restraint for children travelling in automobiles. Tana Wade and Lucia Cook Queen disclose their development in US Patent 6 383 130.
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Trevira Bioactive for workwear

1 January 2003
Polyster specialist Trevira is now offering bioactive products in its filament yarn range.
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Polyester for nonwovens

1 January 2003
Toyo Boseki KK has developed hydrophilic polyester supplied as an aqueous dispersion that is intended for making nonwovens.
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