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Process makes yarns and tapes without drawing

1 February 2011
A yarn deliberately engineered for use in artificial turf is the result of development work by Colbond BV.
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Hassan adds bonding line

1 February 2011
Turkey's Hassan Group has extended its range of nonwoven products with the investment of an airthrough bonding line for the manufacture of acquisition/distribution layer (ADL) materials, which are use
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Windproof, waterproof membrane can be stretched 200%

1 February 2011
At ISPO Winter 2011 (to be held in Munich, Germany, 6-9 February), Toray Industries Inc will introduce Dermizax NX, which the company claims is completely water- and windproof, can be stretched by up
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Antibacterial silver does not affect skin's natural bacteria

1 February 2011
Trials in Germany have shown that the natural, symbiotic bacteria (flora) found on the skin are unaffected by wearing antibacterial clothing for prolonged periods.
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Nanomaterial-reinforced carbon fibre

1 February 2011
Carbon fibres and tows can be reinforced with nanomaterials to make them stronger and stiffer, according to Goodrich Corp, a major global supplier to the aerospace and defence sectors.
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Carbon dioxide used to produce disposable diaper components

1 February 2011
German scientists are undertaking a project to produce superabsorbents from carbon dioxide (CO2), which could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the production of disposable diapers more re
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First Quality announces initial plans for Chinese nonwovens facility

1 February 2011
US-based First Quality Nonwovens is building a new nonwovens manufacturing facility in China, primarily to supply the hygiene and medical markets in China and other Asian countries.
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Additive claimed to act as a highly effective antimicrobial

1 February 2011
A solvent-free antimicrobial polymer featuring siliconcontaining quaternary ammonium groups is disclosed in US Patent 7 851 653 by Biosafe.
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Absorbent article with a lotion-containing topsheet

1 February 2011
Procter & Gamble has developed a relatively inexpensive disposable sanitary napkin that is said to help keep the user's body clean and dry.
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Self-adhering bandage with no adhesive-to-skin contact

1 February 2011
A self-adhering wound bandage that is secured in place without an adhesive/skin contact point has been developed by Jimmy Earl Hilton Jr of Hudson, North Carolina, USA.
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Cosmetic and wound-healing properties with Tencel C

1 February 2011
Scientists at Austria-based Lenzing Group have found a way to combine the company's Tencel lyocell fibre with naturally occurring marine substances to produce a product that is said to boost the moist
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Particle respirator receives 2011 Visionary Award

1 February 2011
Designed to help save lives and protect individuals from harm from airborne particles, the Readi Mask from Global Safety First of Manasquan, New Jersey, USA, received the 2011 Visionary Award presente
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Single-use nonwoven surgical drapes and gowns

1 February 2011
With the European population ageing, infections affecting one in ten hospital patients and new surgical methods and treatments, there is a growing market for single-use nonwoven surgical drapes and go
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Surgical suture with an antimicrobial surface

1 February 2011
A multifilament surgical suture with an antimicrobial surface is described in US Patent 7 829 133 by Heraeus Kulzer.
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Outlast acknowledges role of partners in polyester development

1 February 2011
Outlast Technologies says its partners - Far Eastern New Century Corp, Fountain Set Ltd and Chia Her Industrial Co Ltd - played significant parts in the development of its latest fibre--a bicomponent
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Improved microcapsules

1 February 2011
A microcapsule capable of containing a hydrophobic liquid or wax is the subject of International Patent Publication WO 2008/058868.
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Lyocell fabrics block ultraviolet radiation even when wet

1 February 2011
Fabrics that offer their wearers significant protection from the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation even when they are wet and stretched are the result of research by cellulosic fibre manufacturer Lenzi
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Absorbent structure having nonuniform lateral compression stiffness

1 February 2011
An absorbent article featuring a stabilized absorbent structure having non-uniform lateral compression stiffness has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Toho Tenax wins carbon fibre supply contract for lightweight gas tanks

1 February 2011
Carbon fibres for making compressed natural gas tanks manufactured in Thailand will be supplied by Toho Tenax Co Ltd of Tokyo, Japan.
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Spinneret designed to make nanofibres

1 February 2011
Two inventors based in Texas, USA, have patented a spinneret, associated apparatus and methods that exploit centrifugal forces for the production of nanofibres.
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