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Textronics, the smart fabrics DuPont spin-off based in Wilmington, Delaware, has received US$2 million in new venture capital funding in the financial quarter to June 30 2007, according to Pricewaterh

An entirely new application area for nonwoven products could be opened up with the creation of new Smash by Asahi Kasei Fibers Corp.

Researchers at Northumbria University have developed the prototype for a new generation of positioning device that operates with nanometre precision.

Lightweight, high-performance Elk polyester cushion materials manufactured by Teijin are being used in the new advanced N700 Series Japanese shinkansen bullet trains.

Intellectual Property Partners, an Atlanta, US-based company geared towards turning promising technologies into profitable ventures, has acquired the global licence for a nanofibre-based sheet technol

Nanostructures were measured on another planet for the first time on 9th July when the NASA Phoenix Mars Probe recorded images with nanometre resolution using its onboard Swiss-made atomic force mi

Another step in the expansion of Lenzing Plastics has been realized with the acquisition of the majority of the assets of US monofilament plastics maker Glassmaster.
Worldwide the market for sales of nanofibres rose to $43.2 million in 2006, from $40.2 million in 2005, and will reach about $48.0 million by the end of 2007, according to the latest market survey.
Peter Lennox-Kerr, internationally known textile journalist, died at his home in Derbyshire, UK, on 22 July following a relatively short illness. He was 81.
Wellman Inc, a manufacturer of plastic packaging, fibres and engineering resins with headquarters in Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA, has sold its European business Wellman International Ltd, which mak
German researchers claim to have developed in-vitro tests that can reliably predict mechanically triggered skin irritation such as that caused by projecting fibres.
Borealis has introduced a new range of polypropylene (PP) textile fibre grades that provide high-quality and long-service life for carpets and upholstery.
Gneuss Kunststofftechnik GmbH has introduced its latest development: a patented evacuation technology for polymer melts, describing it as a significant step forward in vacuum degassing.
US and UK researchers are collaborating to develop the next generation of armoured vest for the police and armed forces.
Oerlikon Neumag has moved its airlaid business segment (Neumag Denmark) from Denmark to its headquarters in Neumunster, Germany.
Dow Corning Corp has developed a denim processing method that it claims significantly reduces the amount of water needed and decreases waste output.
Wellman Inc, a manufacturer of plastic packaging, fibres and engineering resins with headquarters in Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA, has sold its European business Wellman International Ltd, which mak
Fibre manufacturer Trevira has invested to optimize filament yarn production at its site in Guben, Germany.
Multi-Plot Europe of Bad Emstal, Germany, has introduced a digital textile printer--d.gen Arachne Combo.
Polymer Group Inc (PGI) has announced plans to install a state-of-the-art spunbond line in North America to serve customers in the USA and Mexico.
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