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Melt spinning of natural starch with biodegradable polymers

1 November 2005
Environmentally degradable, finely attenuated fibres are disclosed in US Patent 6 890 872 by Procter & Gamble.
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Fibrous material layer

1 November 2005
A fibrous material for incorporation into an absorbent article, such as a diaper, pant diaper, incontinence guard, sanitary napkin or wound dressing, is outlined in US Patent 6 888 945 by SCA Hygiene
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Starch-modified fibres

1 November 2005
In its continuing search for economical biodegradable fibres for use in disposable products such as napkins, Procter & Gamble Co has developed a finely attenuated melt-spun fibre comprising so-cal
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Hospital contract for Panaz

1 November 2005
The UK's Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals have ordered 20 000 metres of antibacterial Shield fabric for new cubicle and window curtains from fabric manufacturer Panaz of Burnley, Lancashir
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Agreement for development of a wound healing product

1 November 2005
Innocoll Technologies, a subsidiary of Innocoll of Aston, Pennsylvania,USA,has entered into an agreement with Greek company Medexis, part of the Gerolymatos Group, for the development of a wound heali
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Towels made of synthetic fibres

1 November 2005
A method for making towels using cotton in combination with cheaper, but non-absorbent, polyester is disclosed in European Patent EP 1 524 344.
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US demand for disposable medical supplies to grow

1 November 2005
US demand for disposable medical supplies will increase by 5.6% a year to US$71.1 billion in 2009, according to a study from The Freedonia Group.
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Spinneret design improved

1 November 2005
A US company claims to have improved the design of spinnerets and the process of fibre production.
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Ten Cate buys European market leader in geosynthetics Polyfelt

1 November 2005
Royal Ten Cate has acquired European market leader in geosynthetics Polyfelt GmbH from OMV Refining & Marketing GmbH of Vienna, Austria.
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Sustainability review of absorbent hygiene products

1 November 2005
The Brussels, Belgium-based European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) has published its first sustainability review of hygiene products.
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Acoustic insulation

1 November 2005
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc says it has found a way to make effective acoustic insulation with thin materials.
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Non-symmetrical bonding

1 November 2005
A nonwoven with low tensile and high elongation properties in a specific direction - say the crossmachine direction (CD) - and high tensile and low elongation characteristics in the perpendicular sens
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Developments in the large Chinese baby diaper market

1 November 2005
Given its huge market size, the baby sector in China is one on which many foreign and local companies are now focusing.
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Blanket for accident victims

1 November 2005
A foldable safety blanket for a car accident victim has been developed by Jerome McIntee of West Seneca,New York,USA,and Jon Kemp of Williamsville,New York,USA.
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Composite offers better thermal insulation in dynamic conditions

1 November 2005
Malden Mills Industries Inc has developed a composite fabric with an engineered pattern for improved insulation in dynamic conditions.
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Garment with dual refastenable sides and butt seams

1 November 2005
Kimberly-Clark has developed a method for producing refastenable side seams in a pant-like absorbent garment.
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Small,cup-shaped sanitary napkin for use with menstrual pant

1 November 2005
Highly efficient absorbent articles, such as feminine sanitary napkins, are claimed in US Patent 6 899 701 by Procter & Gamble.
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Precision tufting

1 November 2005
A tuftable fabric with a balanced construction, the invention of a US company, is now the subject of US Patent 6 897 170.
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Adhesive bandage with antimicrobial and haemostatic properties

1 November 2005
An adhesive bandage with both antimicrobial and haemostatic properties is disclosed in US Patent 6 897 348 by Kimberly-Clark of Neenah,Wisconsin,USA.
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Absorbent fibrous web

1 November 2005
A process for forming an absorbent fibrous web composite is disclosed in US Patent 6 872 275 by Kimberly-Clark.
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