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Polymer Group to install new spunbond line in Colombia

1 October 2004
Polymer Group (PGI) is to more than double the spunbond fabric capacity of its Bonlam Andina facility in Cali, Colombia, to meet growing demand for its products in Latin America, where the company hol
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Adhesive bandage with improved comfort and fit

1 October 2004
An adhesive bandage offering improved comfort and fit has been developed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products.
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Flocked with superabsorbents

1 October 2004
A flocked surface of superabsorbent fibres on a substrate is the subject of US Patent 6 692 811.
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HaloShield-treated bed-linen launched in US hospitals

1 October 2004
Sheets and pillowcases containing HaloShield technology are now available from Medline Industries for use in hospitals, nursing homes and managed care facilities in the USA.
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Laminated multi-denier airbag fabric

1 October 2004
A woven fabric consisting of synthetic yarns with at least two different deniers that is laminated to a solid polymeric film makes a more effective material for airbags, according to US Patent 6 734 1
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Haemostatic multilayer bandage

1 October 2004
A haemostatic multilayer bandage is described in US Patent 6 762 336 by the American National Red Cross based in Washington DC, USA.
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Longer life hydrojets

1 October 2004
Rieter Perfojet of Montbonnot, France, claims to have improved the design of the pressure manifolds for its hydroentanglement lines.
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Hernia repair mesh

1 October 2004
An implantable hernia repair prosthesis is described by Ethicon in US Patent 6 755 867.
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Diolen raises Brazilian polyester capacity

1 October 2004
Diolen Industrial Fibers is to increase production capacity for hightenacity polyester yarns at its Companhia Bahiana de Fibras (Cobafi) facility in Camacari, Brazil.
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US advanced wound care market to reach US$2.8 billion by 2008

1 October 2004
Over the past 20 years, advanced wound care technologies have emerged to become significant products in wound treatment.
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New technologies and smart textiles for industry and fashion

1 October 2004
The Institute of Nanotechnology will hold a conference entitled "New Technologies and Smart Textiles for Industry and Fashion" on 1-2 December 2004 at the Royal Society, London.
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Teijin Twaron opens facilities in Shanghai... and announces plans for further production capacity

1 October 2004
Teijin Twaron, producer of the aramid fibre Twaron, has opened its new Asian regional headquarters in Shanghai, China, effective from 1 November 2004.
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Record-breaking Techtextil China shows regions' potential

1 October 2004
Cinte Techtextil China welcomed a record-breaking number of trade visitors to Shanghai from 1-3 September.
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Pad and adhesive bandage

1 October 2004
A pad and adhesive bandage that prevents peeling off and the intrusion of water is disclosed in US Patent 6 743 964 by Johnson & Johnson of Tokyo, Japan.
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Pile mesh soft tissue implant

1 October 2004
A biocompatible soft tissue implant for repairing muscle or tissue wall defects is disclosed by Atrium Medical in US Patent 6 783 554.
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Medical scrubs with a biblical theme

1 September 2004
Scripture Scrubs has developed a range of medical scrub tops with a blend of scripture and design based on biblical themes.
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Fluid-management composite

1 September 2004
A liquid-permeable, fluid-management, nonwoven composite fabric for use in disposable absorbent articles, is disclosed by 3M in European Patent 1 379 719.
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Picanol adapts airjet and rapier looms for glass fibre fabrics

1 September 2004
After concluding research and development, and tests in weaving mills, Picanol has launched two machines for weaving glass fibre yarns:
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European Commission establishes group to boost competitiveness

1 September 2004
The European Commission(EC's) Textiles High Level Group met for the first time on 5 March 2004 in Brussels, Belgium.
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Saint-Gobain Technical Fabricsforms joint venture with China's Hongfa

1 September 2004
Saint-Gobain has entered a joint venture agreement with the Chinese company HongFaCo.
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