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Breakthrough in flame-retardant treatment for polyamides

1 December 2012
The ability to apply a flameretardant (FR) treatment using a conventional oven in place of the previously required microwave radiation is a major breakthrough towards the commercial adoption of its te
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Novel nonwoven makes lightweight sound absorber

1 December 2012
Automobile manufacturer Mitsubishi's Outlander vehicle, which was launched in Japan in October 2012, has a lightweight, sound-absorbing carpet thanks to the use of a novel nonwoven on the backside.
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Glass-fibre fabric offers affordable seismic protection

1 December 2012
Bayer MaterialScience of Leverkeusen, Dr Gunther Kast GmbH & Co of Sonthofen, and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, all of Germany, have jointly developed an effective and costefficient seism
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An introduction to healthcare and medical textiles

1 December 2012
A new publication, An Introduction to Healthcare and Medical Textiles, has been published by DEStech Publications of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Dyneema makes strong, durable and lightweight ropes

1 December 2012
DSM Dyneema of Heerlen, The Netherlands, has launched a fibre called Dyneema Max Technology DM20 specifically for making strong and durable ropes suitable for the standing rigging on yachts.
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Drape having an absorbent edge

1 December 2012
A surgical drape that can absorb blood and other fluids emanating from the surgical site during a surgical intervention is described in US Patent 8 281 790 by Molnlycke Health Care.
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Lactoferrin compositions

1 December 2012
Lactoferrin compositions for treating acute and/or chronic ulcers and other types of wounds, such as partial-thickness burns, are disclosed in US Patent 8 247 373 by Agennix.
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Lyocell fibre chosen for sanitary pad topsheet

1 December 2012
A manufacturer of feminine sanitary napkins based in Incheon, South Korea, Yejimin has introduced a sanitary pad with a topsheet made entirely from the lyocell fibre, Tencel, made by Lenzing of Austri
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Global outlook for nonwovens

1 December 2012
The fourth edition of Worldwide Outlook for the Nonwovens Industry has been published by INDA Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry in partnership with EDANA, the international association serv
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Medihoney could reduce hospital stays, pilot study suggests

1 December 2012
A pilot study conducted in the UK on patients with head and neck cancer showed that Derma Sciences' Medihoney dressing may reduce the length of hospital stays by encouraging more rapid healing.
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Improved compressive recovery and shape-stability

1 December 2012
An absorbent body for use in absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers, sanitary napkins and incontinence pads, has been developed by Unicharm of Tokyo, Japan.
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Road and railway workers get comfortable, high-visibility protection

1 December 2012
A Danish company has introduced a range of highvisibility workwear in the form of a one-piece suit that it claims is breathable, and water- and windproof.
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3B roving to reinforce composites for wind-turbine blades

1 December 2012
A major standards body, Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has approved the use of the latest glass fibre from 3B of Battice, Belgium.
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Ahlstrom completes the acquisition of Munktell

1 December 2012
Ahlstrom, a high-performance materials company from Helsinki, Finland, whose products are used in such as filters, medical gowns and drapes, wallcoverings, flooring, labels and food packaging, has com
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Chinese creel contract for Cygnet Tex-Web

1 December 2012
A specialist in the design and manufacture of equipment for unwinding, guiding and providing tension to fibres, Cygnet Tex-Web of Northwich, UK, has won a contract worth GBP5 million to supply five cr
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Record-breaking year for manufacturer of carbon fibre

1 December 2012
Zoltek Co Inc of St Louis, Missouri, USA, has reported strong results for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2012, ended 30 September, culminating in a record-breaking year for sales and earnings for the ma
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PPG Fiber Glass joint venture starts fourth furnace in China

1 December 2012
PFG Fiber Glass (Kunshan) Co Ltd of Kunshan, China, has started producing glass fibre from its fourth and latest furnace.
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Energy-storage market attracts Lenzing nonwoven fibres business

1 December 2012
Austria-based fibre manufacturer, Lenzing has opened a newly constructed pilot plant at its facility in Heiligenkreuz in a bid to develop products for hightechnology electrical applications.
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Testing manual updated

1 December 2012
Two leading associations representing the nonwovens industry - INDA (Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry) of Cary, North Carolina, USA, and EDANA of Brussels, Belgium - have cooperated to pub
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JB Martin sells Martintek USA

1 December 2012
JB Martin Ltd has sold its business, called Martintek USA, which specializes in hard and soft ballistic materials.
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