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Anglo-French alliance to sell activated carbon textile products

1 January 2006
Mast Carbon Advanced Products, a UK-based specialist developer of activated carbon textiles, and PICA, a French manufacturer and global distributor of activated carbon, have formed an alliance.
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Medtex 07 to be held in Bolton,UK

1 January 2006
The centre for Materials Research and Innovation at the UK's University of Bolton will host the Third International Conference and Exhibition on Healthcare & Medical Textiles on 17-18 July 2007 at
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Successful IFAI Expo 2005 sets scene for 2006 and debut of Megatex in Atlanta

1 January 2006
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has announced that its IFAI Expo 2006 will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, from 31 October to 2 November.
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Partners sell BSN Medical joint venture to equity investor

1 January 2006
Beiersdorf and Smith & Nephew have sold their 50/50 joint venture BSN Medical to Montagu Private Equity for Euro1.03 billion.
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Fourth Techtextil North America

1 January 2006
The fourth edition of Techtextil North America (TTNA), the International Trade Fair and Symposium for Technical Textiles and Nonwovens, will be held 28-30 March 2006, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in At
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US requirements for flame-resistant bedding boost Basofil

1 January 2006
John W.McCurry explains how Bob Mckinnon and his partners are using their long experience of the US textile and furnishing markets,coupled with increasing regulation,to exploit the potential of the fl
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South Asian buyers come out in force to support ITMA Asia

1 January 2006
In total more than 850 exhibitors from 36 countries took part in ITMA Asia--the first major textile equipment trade fair since the abolition of textile quotas at the beginning of 2005, reports Geoff F
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Better friction materials for brakes and clutches

1 December 2005
US Patent 6 875 711 discloses a textile-based friction material said by its inventor to offer improved design and manufacture of brakes and clutches for automobiles.
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Protective wraps for drains

1 December 2005
A wrap to protect drains from accidental damage, air pollution and potentially destructive build-up of moisture is the subject of US Patent 6 869 901.
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Printable bandage

1 December 2005
A printable bandage system has been developed by Hewlett-Packard. Outlined in US Patent 6 924 411, the system (20) includes a non-stick sheet (22) to which bandages (24) are removably secured.
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Randomized fibre delivery

1 December 2005
A Swedish company has patented a process for producing airborne fibres for subsequent conversion to nonwoven fabrics.
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Swimming pool cover

1 December 2005
Hinspergers Poly Industries Ltd has developed a cover for the protection of swimming pools in winter, claiming its invention is light weight and easy to handle.
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Plasma treatment creates stable water resistance

1 December 2005
A plasma treatment for materials, particularly all kinds of textiles, has been developed in Italy by Universita' Degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca and Stazione Sperimentale per la Seta, both in Milan.
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TyRx announces filing for mesh

1 December 2005
TyRx Pharma has announced the filing of a 510(k) application with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new bioresorbable polymer coated surgical mesh product.
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Adhesive bandage for protection of skin surfaces

1 December 2005
An adhesive bandage disclosed in US Patent 6 916 967 has been developed for protecting blisters or wounds, or for preventing chafing or the formation of blisters.
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Cellulosics to reinforce cement

1 December 2005
An Australian company claims to have found a way to exploit cellulosic fibres as reinforcements for cement.
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Sleeveless vest with arm sling

1 December 2005
A sleeveless vest that includes an arm sling is outlined in US Patent 6 918 885 by Kenneth and Shirley Moore of Osborn, Missouri, USA.
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Merger to form Molnlycke Health Care Group

1 December 2005
Molnlycke Health Care, Regent Medical and Medlock Medical have merged to form a new corporate organization, the Molnlycke Health Care Group.
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Hydrodynamically needled fabrics

1 December 2005
A method and equipment for making hydroentangled nonwovens is the subject of US Patent 6 842 953.
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Skin barrier strip with triangular cross-section

1 December 2005
A skin barrier strip for use in ostomy appliances and wound dressings is described in US Patent 6 919 492 by Hollister.
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