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Quick-Med expands Nimbus technology into advanced dressings

1 April 2012
Life sciences company Quick-Med Technologies has amended the license previously granted to India's Viridis BioPharma to include a new antimicrobial polyurethane foam dressing that utilizes Quick-Med's
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Thermoplastic polyurethane-coated nylon fabrics for inflatable products

1 April 2012
Eastex Products has introduced a new range of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)-coated nylon fabrics for making inflatable products and gel packs using various technologies.
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Breathable, windproof membranes that resist both oil and water

1 April 2012
A method for making expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membranes that are resistant to oils, as well as water, and have other properties such as good abrasionresistance is the subject of US Pate
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Aramid tape provides good crush resistance for optical fibre cables

1 April 2012
A composite tape reinforced with para-aramid fibre offers good protection to the fragile cores of optical fibre cables, according to Teijin Aramid of Arnhem, The Netherlands.
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Stay cables increase the lifting capacity of fly-jib cranes

1 April 2012
Stay cables containing a lightweight, strong para-aramid fibre have allowed a specialist in heavy construction equipment to make a bigger crane for transport shipping, according to Teijin Aramid of Ar
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Nanofibres used to make the palms of cycling gloves with good grip

1 April 2012
A Japanese manufacturer of sports apparel has chosen to use a polyester nanofibre for the palms of its latest gloves for motorcyclists and bicyclists.
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Reinforced polyvinyl alcohol is tougher than spider silk and aramid

1 April 2012
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibres made by spinning a solution containing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and flakes of graphene oxide are tougher than spider dragline silk and para-aramids, claims an Australia-b
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Heat-fusible thread joins fabric panels

1 April 2012
Coats plc of Uxbridge, UK, has revealed a method for joining fabric panels that removes one of the steps traditionally needed for the manufacture of apparel.
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Hybrid knitting yarn available for sportswear and workwear

1 April 2012
A hybrid knitting yarn that combines the benefits of synthetic and wool fibres is the result of a research project in Germany.
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Wide-fabric substrates for digital print

1 April 2012
A German company has developed extra-wide textiles that are suitable as substrates for digital printers using inks that are cured by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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Regenerated cellulose to provide superior thermal insulation

1 April 2012
Two German partners are investigating how to exploit a key property of functionalized regenerated-cellulose fibres to improve the moisture management of thermally insulating clothing.
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Toyota Industries takes control of Uster Technologies

1 April 2012
Toyota Industries Corp of Kariya, Japan, has become the majority shareholder in Uster Technologies of Uster, Switzerland, a specialist manufacturer of instruments for testing and quality control for t
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Ink for large-format printers

1 April 2012
Sioen Chemicals of Bornem, Belgium, has launched an ink that is cured by the application of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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Making an alternative to asbestos for reinforcing concrete

1 April 2012
A staple fibre of polypropylene (PP) has been developed as an alternative to using asbestos to reinforce concrete.
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Glass reinforcement for long lightweight rotor-blades

1 April 2012
Composite manufacturers seeking to make long lightweight rotor-blades for high-power wind turbines now have another choice of glass fibre with which to reinforce the matrix.
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One-way automotive lighting with OLEDS

1 March 2012
A practical breakthrough is reported in the development of OLEDs (organic light emitting diodes) technology which allows them to now be integrated in car roofs.
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O-synce launch of Screen-Eye

1 March 2012
At the recent ISPO sports show in Munich, Weinheim, Germany-based O-synce launched its Screen-Eye cap for active sports, which projects all training data such as heart rate, speed, distance, stop time
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Ecorepel introduction and Energear qualification

1 March 2012
Ducks and all water fowl can dive under water and re-emerge with their feathers still dry as a result of an oily secretion that makes their plumage repel water.
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Big potential for new FR treatment

1 March 2012
Alexium reports that it is entering the commercial roll-out phase of flame retardant, oil/water repellent nylon.
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Deflextion for foot protection

1 March 2012
Dow Corning is launching a new footwear material under its Deflexion brand.
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