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Polyolefin textile boom in Europe

1 February 2005
A new report by the European Association for Textile Polyolefins (EATP) says that polyolefins (polypropylene and polyethylene) are now the leading polymers used for textiles in Europe.
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Activated carbon fibres for removal of pathogens from liquids

1 February 2005
Procter & Gamble has developed a process for forming an activated carbon fibre filter for removing contaminants such as viruses from liquids.
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Hightex 2005 adds second international congress to its range of attractions

1 February 2005
The 2nd International Technical Textiles Congress, organized by Izmir Dokuz Eylul University Textile Engineering Department, will be held at Istanbul World Trade Center Exhibition Complex on 13-15 Jul
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Disposable absorbent dressing with skin health treatment additives

1 February 2005
Kimberly-Clark has developed disposable absorbent dressings with skin health treatment additives for the treatment and prevention of Stage I-IV partial and full thickness pressure wounds.
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Danley pioneers novel applications for tufting technology

1 February 2005
Phil Owen visited Danley Engineering Services where he learnt how the company had adapted its expertise in carpet tufting to help develop two novel production methods for technical products: a geotext
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Sabanci takes sole charge of DuPontSA polyester venture

1 February 2005
Haci Omer Sabanchi Holding AS (Sabanci Holding) has completed its purchase of E.I.Du Pont de Nemours & Company's (DuPont's) 50% shareholding in DuPont Sabanci Polyester Europe BV, (DuPontSA), beco
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Non-destructive test methods for fibre-reinforced composites

1 February 2005
Beginning a three-part series on the test methods applicable to fibre-reinforced composities,M.Subramanian Senthil Kannan And R.Geethamalini of India's PSG College of Technology review the non-destruc
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Growth in biomedical applications for smart and interactive textiles

1 February 2005
The US market for smart and interactive textiles,estimated at US$64.4 million in 2004,is expected to rise by an average of 36% a year to US$299.3 million in 2009, according to a new report from Busine
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Low & Bonar buys manufacturer of reinforcing fibres for concrete--Adfil

1 February 2005
Low & Bonar has acquired the entire issued share capital of LCM Construction Products Ltd (trading as Adfil) for a consideration of up to GBP12.8 million.
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Acordis extends Amicor fibre range

1 February 2005
Fibre Technology Specialist Acordis has developed two intelligent fibres and extended the range of its Amicor brand, in response to increased consumer and lifestyle demands for healthy clothing and ho
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Vicryl Plus--an antibacterial suture

1 February 2005
Coated Vicryl Plus Antibacterial (Polyglactin 910) Suture has been launched in Europe by Ethicon Products, a division of Johnson & Johnson Medical.
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IsoTis sells wound management unit to DFB Pharmaceuticals

1 February 2005
DFB Pharmaceuticals has acquired the EpiSource wound management activities of IsoTis OrthoBiologics for an undisclosed amount.
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Absorbent structures with reduced gel blocking

1 February 2005
Absorbent structures made of chemically treated fibres are disclosed in US Patent 6 770 576 by Buckeye Technologies.The structures are said to allow increased concentrations of superabsorbent polymer
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Promising future for nonwovens in critical medical applications

1 February 2005
Index 05, the world's largest exhibition for the nonwovens sector, will highlight novel applications of nonwovens in the medical and other markets.
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Joint venture to make airbag yarns for Chinese market

1 February 2005
Polyamide High Performance (PHP) GmbH and China Shenma (CSM) Group Co Ltd have agreed to form a partnership concerning airbag yarns for the Chinese market.
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Winning projects at the cutting edge of technical developments

1 February 2005
Each year,during its Expo,the Industrial Fabrics Association International announces the winners of its International Achievement Awards.
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PPG to expand Chinese output

1 February 2005
PPG Industries and its joint venture partner will build a second manufacturing furnace for fibre glass at their facility in Kunshan, China, officials from both companies have announced.
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Performance materials web-site offers instant, comprehensive news

1 February 2005
Described by the publisher, International Newsletters Ltd, as the most comprehensive source for online news and features about advanced and high-performance materials, Performance-Materials.net is now
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Mixed fibre denier layers for fluid management

1 February 2005
A nonwoven surge material for personal care products is described in US Patent 6 781 027 by Kimberly-Clark.
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Lohmann & Rauscher to build a new plant in the Czech Republic

1 February 2005
Healthcare and hygienic products maker Lohmann & Rauscher is to build a new plant in South Moravia, Czech Republic.The company is investing more than EUR41.5m into expansion and modernization of i
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