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Recycling textile waste by dissolving cellulose could make hygiene textiles

1 September 2014
Researchers at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland are currently developing methods for handling large quantities of textile waste material, some of which could have potential in the manufact
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SCA and Vinda to integrate hygiene business in China

1 September 2014
Global hygiene and forest products company SCA is to transfer its hygiene business in China to Vinda International Holdings, China's third-largest tissue company.
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Compression bandage made with a tubular, flexible, flat material

1 September 2014
A compression bandage for treating oedemas, such as lymphatic oedemas, has been developed by Peter Muller GmbH of Albstadt, Germany.
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Fibre-based dressing forms absorbent filler material

1 September 2014
In US Patent 8 777 911, Smith & Nephew describes a method for treating a wound that includes incorporating a fibre-based dressing to cause the walls of the wound to remain apart and allow it to he
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Prize for implants based on alginate

1 September 2014
Christine Lammle has won the 2014 research prize from the German Society for Wound Healing.
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Bed-wetting protection for children

1 September 2014
Kimberly-Clark has launched GoodNites Tru-Fit underwear, which is aimed at bed-wetting children aged 4-12 years.
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Procter & Gamble returns to the adult incontinence market

1 September 2014
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced its re-entry into the North American adult incontinence market.
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Nanosheet material coats difficult burn wounds

1 September 2014
Japanese researchers have developed a wound dressing similar to cling film that wraps itself around awkwardshaped parts of the body, such as fingers and toes, to combat bacteria and reduce infection.
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Dressing for treating damaged tissue

1 September 2014
A dressing for treating damaged tissue has been developed by Synapse Electroceutical of Westerham, UK.
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Medical Grade Innovations launches high-performance scrub range

1 September 2014
Medical Grade Innovations of Ridgeland, Mississippi, USA, has launched its introductory range of healthcare professional attire.
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Wound care market worth US$18.3 billion by 2019

1 September 2014
According to a new research report(1) published by MarketsandMarkets, the global wound care market is expected to reach US$18.3 billion by 2019, up from US$15.6 billion in 2014, showing a compound ann
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Success in 'growing' carbon nanotubes

1 September 2014
Scientists at Swiss research institute Empa and the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Germany have succeeded in creating self-assembling carbon nanotubes (CNTs).
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Heated textiles for healthier growth

1 September 2014
Scientists at the Hohenstein Institute have been working with knitted fabrics specialst Roma Strickstoff, based in Balingen, Germany, and the State College of Horticulture and Agriculture in Stuttgart
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New commercial graphene partnership

1 September 2014
Morgan Advanced Materials, headquartered in Windsor, UK, has announced a new joint development agreement with The University of Manchester, aimed at scaling up a new process for manufacturing graphene
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Nanosilver safer than conventional coatings

1 September 2014
A team at Swiss research institute Empa has investigated how different silver coatings behave in the washing machine and made a significant discovery - textiles with nanocoatings release fewer nano-pa
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New finance for SouthWest NanoTechnologies

1 September 2014
SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc.
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Lift off for special 3D printer

1 September 2014
Made In Space reports that its 3D printer which has been specially designed for use on the International Space Station (ISS), has passed final NASA certifications and testing ahead of schedule and wil
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Metallization technique for the wearables market

1 September 2014
The wearable electronics market, in addition to automotive, solar and space product manufacturing, is currently being examined by eSurface Technologies, based in Carlsbad, California, as a potential n
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In flight mind reading by British Airways

1 September 2014
British Airways has begun testing a blanket which changes colour using brainwaves to ensure it offers customers the best quality in-flight sleep available.
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Tex Tech acquires UCF

1 September 2014
Tex Tech Industries, a global developer and manufacturer of engineered, high-performance materials based in Portland, Maine, USA, is acquiring Universal Carbon Fibres Ltd (UCF), based in West Yorkshir
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