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Colour-changing fibre detects strain

1 February 2013
A transatlantic collaboration of researchers has developed a fibre that changes colour when it is strained.
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Carbon nanotube fibres a step closer to industrial production

1 February 2013
A carbon nanotube (CNT) fibre that looks and acts like textile thread, and conducts electricity and heat like a metal wire is the result of work by a multinational team.
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Easy-to-install thermal insulation

1 February 2013
A flexible material based on a nonwoven fabric is capable of providing thermal insulation at high temperatures for pipelines, steam lines, tanks and other equipment used in industrial facilities, such
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Blade-over-roller coater offers fine control of low-weight applications

1 February 2013
The latest blade-over-roller machine can apply coats with weights as low as 10 g.m-2, according to its UK-based developer.
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Boeing and BMW partnership aims to boost recycling of carbon fibre

1 February 2013
A leading manufacturer of aircraft, Boeing of Seattle, Washington, USA, and a major producer of automobiles, BMW Group of Munich, Germany, have agreed to cooperate on research into the recycling of ca
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Dow Chemical eyes potential of Russia

1 February 2013
With the aim of developing a strategy for producing and selling carbon fibre intermediates and composites in Russia, Dow Chemical Co of Midland, Michigan, USA, and one of its joint ventures - DowAksa
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Antimicrobial sewing thread

1 February 2013
Industrial thread specialist Coats of Uxbridge, UK, now has a range of antimicrobial sewing threads designed to inhibit the growth of microbes and bacteria around seams.
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Glass-polypropylene composite fabric to provide earthquake-protection

1 February 2013
A composite fabric comprising glass and polypropylene (PP) fibres is capable of reinforcing the walls of a building and preventing debris from falling in the event of an earthquake, according to its d
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Sefar acquires monofilament supplier

1 February 2013

Smart fabrics specialist Sefar, headquartered in Heiden, Switzerland, has acquired a majority stake in its long-time supplier Sider Arc, based in in Cornaredo, Italy.

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Thin-film adhesive sensors for future vision

1 February 2013
Researchers at ETH Zurich are developing electronic components that are thinner and more flexible than before. They can even be wrapped around a single hair without damaging the electronics.
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CNT muscles for reactive fabrics

1 January 2013
An international research team has developed a new artificial muscle with exciting possibilities for use in self-powered intelligent textiles that could automatically react to environmental conditions
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Alexium adopts FR treatment for conventional ovens

1 January 2013
Over the past six months, Alexium's non-halogenated FR chemistry for nylon has been developed so that it can now be applied by standard heat curing oven, in addition to the company's proprietary micro
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Wearables and the 'X-Ray of Psychiatry'

1 January 2013
Since the early days of wearable computing, health-related applications have been the main driving force.
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Wearable Technologies 2013

1 January 2013
The 2013 Wearable Technologies Conference will again be held alongside the ISPO sports show in Munich, Germany, on February 4th, featuring new developments for sport, health and fitness and consumer a
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Cellulose advantages for composites

1 January 2013
Thermoplastic composites employing sustainably sourced cellulose fibres as their reinforcement additive are being launched by Weyerhaeuser, headquartered in Federal Way, Washington, USA.
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Piezomorphic linings enhance comfort

1 January 2013
Research scientists at the University of Bolton have led the development of a new material which undergoes dramatic changes in shape on simple stretching or compression.
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SAP expansion for agriculture

1 January 2013
The superabsorbent polymers which have been combined with nonwovens to make today's nonwoven absorbent hygiene products so effective are being extended to agricultural use.
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Laser and enzymes project

1 January 2013
A collaborative research project between De Montfort University (DMU) and Loughborough University is investigating the colouring and patterning of textiles using enzymatic and laser processing technol
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Nonwovens driving auto growth

1 January 2013
Nonwovens are being employed increasingly in vehicles because of their low weight and low cost, according to a new report which predicts the use of textiles in the automotive industry is set for signi
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Mitsubishi opts for V-Lap

1 January 2013
Teijin's V-Lap lightweight, sound-absorbing polyester nonwovens have been selected for use in the floor carpet of the new Mitsubishi Outlander, a midsize crossover vehicle launched in Japan in October
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