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De Montfort University finds a new way to tackle the skills crisis

1 September 2008
Ruth Richardson is the Programme Leader for the BSc Fashion Technology (as well as the HND Clothing with Design) course at the UK's De Montfort University.
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Indian agriculture ready to offer immense potential to textiles

1 September 2008
India is one of the world's leading agricultural economies and it has yet to wake up and fully exploit the advantages of using agrotextiles, but that situation is now ready to change dramatically, acc
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Focus returns to China once more for CINTE Techtextil 2008

1 September 2008
After ITMA Asia/CITME 2008 in July, and not forgetting the recent Olympic Games in Beijing, attention returns to China once again with the staging of the fifth CINTETechtextil China, 20-22 October in
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From the UK's coast to the new islands of the Middle East

1 September 2008
Gained around the coasts of the UK, GEOfabrics' vast experience and know-how in the effective use of nonwoven geotextiles in mitigating the effects of the sea is now much in demand for ambitious proje
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Taiwan's Ding Zing--expertise in thermoplastic polyurethane

1 September 2008
Translated from Chinese, Ding Zing means that which is built on a solid foundation.
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Solid growth forecast for disposable medical gowns and drapes

1 September 2008
Hydroentangled (spunlaced) or spunmelt-based medical apparel not only has a vital role in the fight against hospital associated infections, but also makes logistical and economic sense when all factor
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Massive potential of Indian safety sector attracts global players

1 September 2008
Often criticized for its lack of sufficient support for technical textile manufacturers, India's government is recognized as a key driver in the market for safety and protection products--still a sect
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Stab and slash resistance in personal protective garments

1 September 2008
Due to major developments in the manufacture of fibres and polymers, the functionality of textiles used for protection has taken major strides forward in the past 20 years.
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DSM Dyneema gains ground in vehicle armour applications

1 September 2008
The military's increasing need for light weight protective armour for vehicles is leading to an ever-increasing number of applications for a composite that is based on sheets of unidirectional fibres
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Eight new grants for NEI nano projects

1 August 2008
New Jersey-based NEI Corporation has been awarded no less than eight Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards from the US Department of Energy for developing new applications for nano
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Nike+ expands from foot to wrist

1 August 2008
The new Nike+ SportBand is the latest evolution of Nike+ technology which allows runners to see their distance, pace, time and calories burned as they run.
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Metallic nanoparticle integration into polymers

1 August 2008
NanoHorizons has been researching two potential new strategies for integrating metallic nanomaterials into synthetic and non-synthetic polymer systems.
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UK's NHS seeks new technology to beat hospital bugs

1 August 2008
Textiles businesses which have products or technologies that could help prevent the spread of MRSA or similar infections are being asked to come forward to take part in a new NHS programme in the UK.
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Nanofibre architecture to fight tooth decay

1 August 2008
Tissue-engineering strategies directed at mimicking the natural extracellular matrix have utilized synthetic and non-synthetic scaffolds to direct cell differentiation and matrix mineralization (in th
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Fabrics to render toxic chemicals harmless

1 August 2008
Cornell fibre scientist Juan Hinestroza is working with the US government to create fabrics made of functional nanofibres that will decompose toxic industrial chemicals into harmless byproducts.
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Biopac to integrate Zephyr BioHarness

1 August 2008
Zephyr Technology of Auckland, New Zealand, has signed a supply agreement with Biopac Systems of Goleta, California, USA, to supply it with the Zephyr BioHarness physiological monitoring device.
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Republic launches Fibretronic iPod jacket

1 August 2008
UK high street retail chain Republic is the latest company to release an iPod jacket incorporating Fibretronic's five function keypad technology.
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Tailored smart textiles courses from Ohmatex

1 August 2008
Smart textiles specialist Danish Ohmatex has developed a new, focused half-day workshop in response to demands from industry.
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Nano-level changes in spunbonded nonwovens during plasma treatment

1 August 2008
Seshadri Ramkumar and his team at Texas Tech University have been exploring the nano-level changes which take place on spunbonded nonwovens during plasma treatment.
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Inkjet deposition will change the face of textile finishing, TenCate predicts

1 August 2008
In January this year, TenCate acquired 75% of the shares of Xennia Technology, based in Cambridge in the UK, primarily in seeking to accelerate the opportunities for the use of inkjet technology in th
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