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China distribution deal for Fibretronic

1 May 2010
Fibretronic has signed a deal worth more than US$500,000 with Shanghai Shenjiu Textile Science and Technology (SSTS) to distribute Fibretronic's products in mainland China.
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BMW and SGL boost carbon fibre use for automobiles

1 May 2010

A state-of-the-art plant for manufacturing carbon fibre for use in BMW's electric-powered cars is to be built in Moses Lake, Washington, USA.

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BMW and SGL commit to carbon fibre use for automobiles

1 May 2010
A State-Of-The-Art plant for manufacturing carbon fibre for use in BMW's electric-powered cars is to be built in Moses Lake, Washington, USA.
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Fibre optic sensors to monitor civil engineering structures

1 May 2010
The World's Largest manufacturer of fibre optic sensors for civil engineering applications and the world's leading supplier of geosynthetics are to collaborate in the development of a unique monitor f
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Cationic-dyeable polyester from Teijin

1 May 2010
Japan's Teijin Fibers Ltd has developed a cationic-dyeable polyester polymer, named V4, which it claims can be dyed at ambient temperature and pressure, and offers excellent fibre strength and stainin
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Management changes at Devan Chemicals

1 May 2010
As Part Of Its Plan to continue to develop a highly specialized portfolio of chemical technologies for the global textile industry, Devan Group has appointed a new management team with effect from 1 J
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Joint UK development makes improvements to body armour

1 May 2010
A Liquid-Repellent nanocoating technology has helped make a high-performance body armour lighter, more comfortable and more protective than any previous design, according to the UK's P2i.
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SGL's 24% sales drop

1 May 2010
SGL Group of Wiesbaden, Germany, has announced that its sales of Euro1226 million for 2009 were down 24% compared with 2008.
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Wallpaper to monitor and protect buildings during earthquakes

1 May 2010
D'Apollonia Of Italy and its development partners in the Polyfunctional Technical Textiles against Natural Hazards (Polytect) project won an Innovation Award at the JEC Composites show, held in Paris,
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Toho's carbon fibre fabric is thinner and light

1 May 2010
Toho Tenax Co Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, has begun selling a carbon fibre fabric, claiming it is less than half the weight of its conventional rivals.
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Nanotubes for wind turbine blades

1 May 2010
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is pressing ahead with research and testing that could determine the viability of polyurethane composites reinforced with its carbon nanotubes (Baytubes) for use in wind turb
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Finer glass introduced for more sophisticated electronics

1 May 2010
A USA-based specialist in glass fibre yarns and strong glass fibre reinforcements has now introduced ultrafine yarns for use in printed circuit board (PCB) substrates.
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Aquacel Ag Surgical cover dressings with Hydrofiber technology

1 May 2010
ConvaTec has launched Aquacel Ag Surgical cover dressings in the USA for the post-operative care of surgical incisions.
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SwissTex and RITM reunite

1 May 2010
SwissTex Winterthur AG has acquired the assets and goodwill of RITM SAS of France from the receiver with effect from 22 April 2010.
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Leading suppliers of heavy duty fabrics for personal protection examined

1 May 2010
Personal Protection Textiles: 40 suppliers of heavy duty fabrics describes the global market for personal protection clothing in the institutional, workwear and private sectors, and details the most i
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Medical device for a limb

1 May 2010
A medical device for removably securing to a limb is disclosed by Anthony Phillips of Suffield, Connecticut, USA.
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Reflective gown increases visibility

1 May 2010
A reflective surgical gown is described in US Patent 7 627 908 by James Pinckney of Houston, Texas, USA.
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Warp-knitted fabrics suitable for leased garments

1 May 2010
Research conducted at the Hohenstein Institute in Bonnigheim, Germany, has led to the development of warp-knitted fabrics suitable for making garments for healthcare workers.
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US military demonstrates viability of reactive surface treatment

1 May 2010
US Air Force trials have successfully demonstrated the feasibility of using a novel surface treatment to apply multiple functions to textiles in a single commercial-scale process.
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Allergy barrier curtain introduced by CleanRest

1 May 2010
CleanBrands has launched CleanRest Allergy Blocking Window Panels, a new range of window treatments available exclusively in the USA at US retailer Bed Bath & Beyond.
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