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100% chitosan yarn for biomedical applications

1 August 2012
Researchers in Dresden, Germany, have produced the world's first fibres made from 100% chitosan, according to a report by the Forschungskuratorium Textil (FKT).
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Drape with position assisting fenestration

1 August 2012
A surgical drape (10) disclosed in US Patent 8 079 365 has a fenestration (pre-defined opening) uniquely configured to assist in identifying an anatomical point of interest and positioning the fenestr
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Dressings for elastase sequestering

1 August 2012
Wound dressings containing complexes of transition metals and alginate for elastase sequestering have been developed by Tissue Technologies.
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Human-derived alternative to synthetic blood vessels

1 August 2012
Yarns made from human cellular tissue have been developed by Cytograft Tissue Engineering.
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'Low environmental impact' yarn for high-performance medical fabrics

1 August 2012
r-Radyarn, a "low environmental impact" yarn for highperformance fabrics developed by RadiciGroup, could have applications in the medical sector, such as bacteriostatic fabrics, elastic bandages and b
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Novel splint design improves emergency care for fractured limbs

1 August 2012
Design and technology consultancy Cambridge Design Partnership has worked with medical technology startup Flexycast to develop what is described as "the world's first easy-to-use, disposable orthopaed
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ConvaTec launches Aquacel foam dressing in the USA

1 August 2012
ConvaTec announced the US introduction of Aquacel foam dressing at the annual meeting of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) held in June 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
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European production of nonwovens grows, bucking the trend of the general global economic gloom

1 August 2012
Against a background of continuing economic turmoil, European production of nonwovens grew 5.7% in volume in 2011 (compared with 2010) to reach 1.898 Mt (55.740 billion square metres), according to th
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Ahlstrom launches heavy-duty filter media for automobile engines

1 August 2012
A range of heavy-duty media (XAir) for the air filters of automobile engines has been added to the portfolio of Ahlstrom of Helsinki, Finland.
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Aramid-based yarn blend for comfort and security

1 August 2012
A yarn blend for making fabrics that offer protection from electrical arcs and flames, particularly those from flash fires, while being comfortable to wear is the subject of International Patent Publi
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SGL completes takeover of acrylic fibre manufacturer

1 August 2012
SGL Group of Wiesbaden, Germany, has increased its stake in its recent investment - Lavradio-based Fibras Sinteticas de Portugal SA (Fisipe) - to 97% (see also, Advances in Textiles Technology, July 2
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Energy-efficient method to make microfibrillated cellulose

1 August 2012
A combination of treatments with enzymes and chemicals, combined with mechanical processing makes microfibrillated cellulose in a way that requires less energy than existing techniques, according to t
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Technology to make drylaid fabrics with homogeneous properties

1 August 2012
Andritz Asselin-Thibeau of Elbeuf, France, says it has developed a way to feed webs with heavier basis weights and/or thicknesses to the crosslapper in order to produce drylaid nonwovens with homogene
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Biosoluble glass fibres for safer media

1 August 2012
To protect the health of humans exposed to fragments of glass fibre broken off from filter media, Hollingsworth & Vose of East Walpole, Massachusetts, USA, is developing glass compositions that ar
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Non-slip insoles for runners also help keep feet dry

1 August 2012
Replacement insoles for running shoes made by a Japanbased division of New Balance of Boston, Massachusetts, USA, will in future benefit from the inclusion of a strong nanofibre (Nanofront) of polyest
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Additives for synthetic grass

1 August 2012
A USA-based manufacturer of additives for synthetic fibres has introduced a range of masterbatches intended for making long-lasting artificial turf.
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Teijin invests in China

1 August 2012
Teijin Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, is investing Yen2 billion (about US$25 million) to establish Teijin Product Development China Co Ltd in Nantong.
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Keeping wearers cool under heavy outer layers

1 August 2012
A fabric intended for the undergarments of workers requiring heavy outer clothing, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), is designed to rapidly absorb sweat and contain it, keeping the wearer c
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High-tenacity, low-creep polyester

1 August 2012
A method for making high-tenacity polyester with low creep is disclosed in US Patent 2012/0165496.
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Energy efficient nanofibre lighting

1 July 2012
A new technology platform for the lighting industry based on nanofibres has been shown to provide substantial energy savings while producing aesthetically pleasing light.
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