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Flame retardant fibre

1 October 2007
A synthetic fibre with a high degree of flame resistance has been developed by Kaneka Corp of Osaka, Japan, specifically designed for use in furniture such as bedding and chairs.
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Boston Scientific to divest cardiac and vascular surgery businesses?

1 October 2007
Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific says it intends to explore the sale of its cardiac and vascular surgery businesses as part of the company's plan to review its portfolio of assets and div
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Adhesive bandage indicating wound care instructions

1 October 2007
Adhesive bandages or surgical dressings having markings associated with wound care instructions are disclosed by Kenneth Levin in US Patent 7 205 449.
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Ultrasound bandage

1 October 2007
Novel ultrasound and ultrasound transducer array bandages for use in therapeutic applications are described in US Patent 7 211 060 by Smith & Nephew subsidiary Exogen of Piscataway, New Jersey, US
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Nonwoven facer for gypsum wallboards

1 October 2007
Johns Manville in the USA has developed a coated nonwovens mat to act as the facer on a gypsum wallboard.
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Oerlikon Neumag signs cooperation agreement with Elmarco

1 October 2007
Oerlikon Neumag has signed a cooperation agreement with Elmarco in order to move forward the ability of the two companies to offer complete technological solutions for nanofibre applications.
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Estonian medical clothing producer closes after German orders cease

1 October 2007
Estonian medical clothing producer maker Peleriin Medical has closed after its subcontracting became too expensive, reports news2biz Estonia.
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Playtex introduces Gentle Glide tampon with unique 360deg design

1 October 2007
Branded consumer products company Playtex Products has introduced a range of Gentle Glide tampons featuring an innovative 360deg design that conforms to the body for enhanced protection and comfort.
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Lenzing Group opens viscose fibre plant in Nanjing

1 October 2007
Inauguration ceremonies were held at the viscose fibre production plant in Nanjing, China, on 8 September, after the successful conclusion of several months of trial operation.
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Carbon nanotube production expanded

1 October 2007
Bayer MaterialScience AG has opened a second production facility for its carbon nanotubes (Baytubes(r)) to be located at H.C. Starck GmbH in the town of Laufenburg on the German-Swiss border.
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AGY to acquire Owens Corning's continuous filament mat business

1 October 2007
On 7 September, President and Chief Executive Officer of materials specialist AGY, Doug Mattscheck, announced his company had entered a definitive agreement to buy the continuous filament mat (CFM) ma
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Hygiene market accounts for 33% of European nonwoven deliveries

1 October 2007
According to EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related products industries, production of nonwovens in Europe grew by around 6.5% in 2006 to reach 1.49 million tonnes.
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Softer, stronger spunbonds with improved heat sealing

1 October 2007
DuPont says it has developed spunbond webs with better strength, softness and improved heat sealing qualities.
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Fabric doesn't cling when wet

1 October 2007
To prevent sweaty clothes from clinging to their wearer, Japan's Teijin Fibers Ltd has developed a fabric that it claims becomes more undulated when wet.
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Teijin Twaron renamed Teijin Aramid

1 October 2007
Effective from 3 September, for all locations worldwide, from production and the head office in The Netherlands to all sales offices on various continents, Teijin Twaron has changed its name to Teijin
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Launderable products made from water-soluble polymeric material

1 October 2007
Water-soluble medical products and methods of their manufacture are disclosed in US Patent 7 203 974 by Microtek Medical.
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Concordia to expand biomedical manufacturing facilities

1 October 2007
Following an investment of US$250 000 from the Slater Technology Fund, Concordia Manufacturing is to significantly expand the facilities at its operations in Coventry, Rhode Island, USA.
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3M to acquire Neoplast

1 October 2007
3M is to acquire Neoplast, a Thailand-based manufacturer/distributor of surgical tapes and dressings and first aid bandages for the professional and consumer markets across the Asia Pacific region.
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Multilayer conductive dressing with analgesic properties

1 October 2007
Metallized wound dressings for restoring the electrobiological activity of tissue systems have been developed by Argentum Medical.
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Kimberly-Clark launches sleep boxers and shorts in North America

1 October 2007
Kimberly-Clark has announced the North American launch of GoodNites Sleep Boxers and Sleep Shorts, described as the first absorbent underpants that look and feel like boxer-style underwear.
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