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Ahlstrom takes stake in battery separator technology

1 January 2012
Ahlstrom of Helsinki, Finland, has agreed to invest in Porous Power Technologies LLC, a company based in Lafayette, Colorado, USA that develops technology for lithium-ion battery separators.
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Glass-fibre reinforcements from 3B are specially designed for reinforcing wind turbine blades

1 January 2012
The first of a range of glass-fibre reinforcements with sizings that are tailored to work well with specific resins has been introduced by 3B of Battice, Belgium.
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General Motors and Teijin in pact to produce high-volume composite cars

1 January 2012
A pact signed by Teijin Ltd of Osaka, Japan, and General Motors (GM) from Detroit, Michigan, USA, will see the partners co-develop advanced technologies for carbon fibre-based composites that have the
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Hollow polyester with modified cross-section absorbs moisture and provides thermal insulation

1 January 2012
A lightweight polyester fibre with a highly modified cross-section can rapidly absorb moisture, such as sweat, as well as providing bulk, and thermal shielding and insulation, according to its Japanes
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Hohenstein Institute opens laboratory in Hong Kong

1 January 2012
On 9 December 2011, the Hohenstein Institute opened its latest testing laboratory in Hong Kong, a location which the organization says is an important hub for the textile markets in China and south-ea
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Quantitative measurements of the odours caused by perspiration

1 January 2012
Researchers at the Hohenstein Institute in Bonnigheim, Germany, have developed two methods for measuring the number of molecules of perspiration that are trapped in textiles.
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Toray launches bio-based polyamide fibre

1 January 2012
A Polyamide(PA) fibre made substantially from biomass-based renewable materials will be unveiled by Toray International Europe at the ispo 2012 exhibition in Munich, Germany, on 29 January to 1 Februa
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Tear testing more accurately and safely

1 January 2012
A UK manufacturer has redesigned its tear-testing machine to make it more accurate, safer and cheaper.
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Absorbent article for men provides a barrier against liquid leakage

1 January 2012
A single-use absorbent article for use by men is described in US Patent 7 993 318 by SCA Hygiene Products.
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DSM closes plant

1 January 2012
DSM Dyneema is to close its facility for making ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) tape in Flaach, Switzerland, in April 2012.
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Sizings for glass-fibre reinforcements for wind turbine blades

1 January 2012
The first of a range of glassfibre reinforcements with sizings that are tailored to work well with specific resins has been introduced by 3B of Battice, Belgium.
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Production of functional lyocell fibres to be commercialized

1 January 2012
Lenzing AG is to take over the exclusive production of the speciality lyocell fibres, called smartcel and SeaCell, that are currently made by their developer, smartfiber AG, at a pilot plant in Rudols
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Woven geosynthetic stabilizes soils and reinforces base courses

1 January 2012
A Patented woven geosynthetic that can stabilize soils and re inforce base courses in applications where differential settlement occurs owing to movement of the subgrade soil caused by water (so-calle
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New technology claimed to make textiles permanently germ-free

1 January 2012
A US researcher at the University of Georgia has invented an inexpensive technology that is said to render medical linen and clothing, face-masks, paper towels, diapers, intimate apparel, athletic wea
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Method for manufacturing a viscoelastic bandage

1 January 2012
A method for manufacturing a viscoelastic bandage is disclosed in US Patent 8 062 447 by CareMax.
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Absorbent core has concentrically arranged absorbent regions

1 January 2012
The inventors of an ultra-thin sanitary napkin construction claim that their improved absorbent product provides enhanced body conformation and superior fluid-handling characteristics.
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Polymer Group unveils technology to produce submicron fibres

1 January 2012
Polymer Group (PGI) of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, has unveiled a technology platform to produce nonwovens containing submicron fibres that it says can deliver improved performance properties for
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Retrofitting pack for cabling machine saves on energy consumption

1 January 2012
Engineers at Oerlikon Saurer have developed a pack that they can fit to the company's cabling machine, the Allma CC3, in order to save on its consumption of energy.
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Fiberweb to sell hygiene business to Petropar of Brazil

1 January 2012
UK-based speciality nonwovens manufacturer Fiberweb and its subsidiary Fiberweb Holdings have agreed to sell the company's hygiene business to Brazil-based industrial conglomerate Petropar for US$286
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Advanced wound care technologies to reach US$4.5 billion in 2016

1 January 2012
A new report from BCC Research says the total market for advanced wound care was valued at US$3.6 billion in 2011 and is estimated to reach nearly US$4.5 billion by 2016 at a compound annual growth ra
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