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Sea/island route to nanofibre stability

1 November 2012
Japan's Teijin has produced the world's first 300-700 nm ultra-fine polyester nanofibre, as a result of continuous research and development.
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Wearable Technology market to exceed $6 billion by 2016

1 November 2012
The increasing demand for actionable, real-time data in a range of applications is driving strong demand for wearable technology.
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Beyond the e-book for Plastic Logic

1 November 2012
Founded by researchers from Cambridge University's Cavendish Laboratory, Plastic Logic is the developer of the plastic transistor technology which enables electronics to be manufactured on flexible or
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Smart fabric, smart phone, smart information

1 November 2012
At the recent IZB International Suppliers Fair, a showcase for Volkswagen suppliers held in Wolfsburg, Germany (October 10-12), Portugese compay ERT Textil Portugal SA presented its Smart Assisted Dri
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From UV to Infrared

1 November 2012
Brochier Technologies, based in Villeurbanne in the Rhone-Alpes province of France, continues to explore the potential of illuminating fabrics based on woven optical fibres.
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Helical lasers for supermicro extrusion

1 November 2012
Novel supermicro fibres based on cellulose and cellulose-2.5-acetate have been made possible as the result of the laser drilling of superfine spinnerets through which these new fibres can be extruded.
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Second Skin to meet health challenges

1 November 2012
A new research network called 'Second Skin' has been established by the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland, to bring together experts from design, textiles, computing and health sciences t
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Smart materials at IFAI

1 November 2012
At IFAI EXPO 2012, taking place at the Boston Convention Center in the USA from November 7-9, Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) is showcasing its extensive range of engineered woven, narrow fabrics, speciality
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Nanocellulose and PLA combination benefits

1 November 2012
Nanocellulose, or wood fibre broken down to the nanoscale, mixed with a polymer results in a tough material and a purely natural product that could potentially replace synthetic petroleum-based fibres
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Turning CO2 to new advantage

1 November 2012
Using CO2 as a feedstock for chemistry and polymers, with potential applications in future fabrics and composites, was the subject of a special conference which took place in Essen, Germany, from Octo
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Australian patent for smart surface technology

1 November 2012
Alexium International has secured Australian patent number 2006290509: Method for Attachment of Silicon-containing Compounds to a Surface and for Synthesis of Hypervalent Silicon-compounds.
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EcoBacksheet introduction

1 November 2012
BioSolar, the California-based developer of materials which reduce the cost of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, a new product called EcoBacksheet.
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NASA Tech Brief Award for Peratech

1 November 2012
Peratech has been presented with a Tech Brief Award by NASA in recognition of the role of its QTC technology in providing fingertip sensitivity for the Robonaut.
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Europe's regions seek new markets

1 November 2012
A group of bodies representing different regions of the technical textiles industry in Europe are to collaborate in an effort to develop new markets and technology partnerships for their members in ot
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Fine polypropylene fibres make good spunbond nonwovens

1 November 2012
A method to produce fine polypropylene (PP) fibres that can be used to make nonwovens with good mechanical properties is disclosed by Total Research & Technology's Feluy Research Center of Seneffe
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Electrospun fibres make biomedical coatings that can be thermally sterilized

1 November 2012
The preparation of a network of electrospun fibres that are deposited as a coating and the various biomedical applications of such a coating are the subject of European Patent EP 2 503 033.
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Industrial-scale process for solvent-spun bamboo

1 November 2012
A Chinese company has proposed a way to make solventspun bamboo fibres that have a high wet modulus.
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Carbon nonwoven can store hydrogen

1 November 2012
A Japanese company claims to have developed a way to make a carbon-fibre nonwoven that is thin and flexible.
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Uniform filaments of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene

1 November 2012
A method for making uniform filaments of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with good mechanical properties is revealed by a Chinese company that claims its process is quick and require
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SGL now sole owner of Portuguese acrylic fibre manufacturer

1 November 2012
The conversion and expansion of existing lines for the production of acrylic fibres to create a source of raw materials for the manufacture of carbon fibres is underway at SGL Group's latest acquisiti
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