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Comfortable absorbent article with belts that resist tearing

1 June 2012
SCA Hygiene Products has disclosed an absorbent article, such as an adult diaper or incontinence guard (1), that includes a pair of belt members (10a, 10b) that are comfortable to wear and resistant t
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US army assesses dry nonwoven wipes for decontamination

1 June 2012
The US Army is testing a nonwoven wipe containing activated carbon for decontaminating equipment exposed to chemical agents.
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Smooth cellulose nonwoven developed for facemasks

1 June 2012
A fibre specifically for nonwoven substrates used in facemasks for skincare is to be launched at the Asia Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference (ANEX) in Seoul, South Korea (13-15 June 2012).
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AGY steps up output of glass fibres

1 June 2012
Growth in demand for high-performance glass fibres from aerospace and industrial markets has prompted AGY of Aiken, South Carolina, USA, to increase the production of its S-2 Glass products by 20%.
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Lenzing and Naturally Advanced Technologies sign development agreement for flax/cellulose blends

1 June 2012
A joint development agreement aims to evaluate the blending of flax with cellulose (modal and lyocell) fibres.
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Fibre developed for long-lasting, deepwater moorings

1 June 2012
DSM of Urmond, The Netherlands, has developed a new version (DM20) of its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre (Dyneema), specifically for the production of ropes for deepwater moor
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Duro aims to commercialize flame retardant treatment for polyamide

1 June 2012
One of the largest dyers, printers, finishers and distributors of textiles in the USA, Duro Textiles of Fall River, Massachusetts, has signed a letter of intent to license a flame-retardant (FR) treat
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Odour-control treatment

1 June 2012
Knitwear, swimwear and intimate apparel will be given odour-control finishes following the announcement of a partnership between a US and an Italian company.
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Investment in multiaxial glass fabrics for reinforcing composites

1 June 2012
A specialist in the production of multiaxial reinforcements made from carbon, glass and aramid fibres, Formax Multiaxial Reinforcements of Leicester, UK, has invested in a new machine to boost its pro
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Aramid nanofibres now ready for mass production

1 June 2012
A Japanese company claims it has become the first to develop aramid nanofibres for mass production.
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Flame-retardant fabrics in a range of colours and styles

1 June 2012
Sander International NV of Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, has launched a range of fabrics containing durably flameretardant (FR) polyester yarns for the hospitality and transportation markets.
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Multiple protection fabrics

1 June 2012
A German company has launched a brand of cut- and stab-proof, and flame-retardant (FR) textiles for its domestic market and says it is planning to make them available in other regions.
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PPSS Group looks to boost sales in North America and South Africa

1 June 2012
A UK-based manufacturer of protective clothing has appointed exclusive distributors for all its cut-resistant products in the USA and South Africa.
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Lightweight ballistic protection and cut-resistant clothing

1 June 2012
A UK company has introduced a thin, lightweight, comfortable, but tough, bullet-proof vest, designed to be concealed under everyday clothing as worn by senior company executives, diplomatic personnel
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$15-million investment boost to production of flame-retardant fabrics

1 June 2012
Mount Vernon Mills of Mauldin, South Carolina, USA, says it has more than doubled its production capacity for flame-retardant (FR) fabrics at its manufacturing facility in Trion, Georgia, USA.
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Flame-retardants in three colours

1 June 2012
A range of flame-retardant (FR) coveralls for workers in the oil and gas, utility and transportation industries was introduced at the Health and Safety Expo (Birmingham, UK, 15-17 May 2012) by Praybou
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New investor helps expand Norafin

1 June 2012
Norafin Industries GmbH is to install a second line for making hydroentangled nonwovens at its manufacturing location in Mildenau, Germany.
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Enzymes demonstrate their worth for processing cotton

1 June 2012
Combinations of bio-based enzymes can eliminate the need for caustic chemicals, and dramatically reduce the amount of water and energy required for the preparation of cotton textiles, a collaborative
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Hybrid 3D printing and printed electronics

1 May 2012
Stratasys and Optomec have successfully completed a joint development project to merge 3D printing and printed electronics to create the world's first fully printed hybrid structure.
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A garment's fifth function

1 May 2012
More major sports brands will be launching undergarments with integrated sensor technology in 2012 and 2013, according to Mikko Malmivaara, Product and Marketing Manager with Finish textile and sensor
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