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Football pitch can be wholly recycled

1 November 2011
A leading amateur football club in The Netherlands can now boast an artificial grass pitch that is completely recyclable.
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Compact electrospinning apparatus

1 November 2011
An electrospinning apparatus that has a smaller tip than usual reduces the volume of polymer required and lowers the potential difference that must be applied between the tip and the collecting plate
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Commercial machinery for the production of nanofibres

1 November 2011
A 1.1-m wide commercial production system that can continuously make nanofibres will be launched at the Filtration 2011 show in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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More shapes for filament yarns

1 November 2011
Italy's RadiciGroup has added new shapes to its range of polyethylene monofilaments, RadiGreen MFL PE, which are used as yarns in the manufacture of artificial grass.
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Hygienic casings for bedding

1 November 2011
Researchers in Germany have set themselves the goal of improving the barrier casings used to protect allergy sufferers from the effects of dust-mites in bedding, and to provide hygiene to multiple use
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Laminate range and ink-jet printing developments for workwear

1 November 2011
A German company has developed a range of laminates and an ink-jet printing process, both for garments designed to offer safety and protection to the wearer.
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High-density weave with low-crimp warp for sailcloth

1 November 2011
A high-density woven fabric in which the crimp is largely imparted to the weft yarns, leaving the warp yarns relatively crimp-free, is suitable for the manufacture of sailcloth and architectural fabri
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Preventing misunderstanding of replacement time

1 November 2011
An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin (1), in which an erroneous impression of replacement time is not indicated to a wearer, is described in US Patent 7 976 524 by Unicharm.
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Andritz acquires NSC Nonwoven's assets in France and China

1 November 2011
Austria-headquartered technology group Andritz is to acquire NSC Group's nonwoven division encompassing its affiliates Asselin-Thibeau (Elbeuf, France) and NSC Wuxi (Wuxi, China).
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DryDiapersPlus launches high-tech adult incontinence product

1 November 2011
Canadian adult diaper maker DryDiapersPlus has joined with Unique Wellness and BIOTX to launch Unique Wellness Super Absorbent Adult Briefs.
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Shalag to expand US facility

1 November 2011
Shalag US, the North American division of Israel-based Shalag Industries, a global supplier of nonwoven fabrics for hygiene and wipes applications, is reported to be investing US$15.5 million to expan
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Antimicrobial compression bandage

1 November 2011
An antimicrobial material suitable for use in an elastic compression bandage is disclosed by 3M in US Patent 8 026 407.
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Amphiphilic copolymer coating for improved tie-down

1 November 2011
ICON Interventional Systems has developed a range of sutures and surgical staples useful for anastomoses, which involve the joining of veins or arteries.
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Low-profile absorbent panty-liner

1 November 2011
An improved disposable absorbent liner (1) for use in the crotch portion of underwear has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Diaper composting makes UK entry

1 November 2011
A new recycling plant has opened in the UK where the country's three billion disposable diapers used each year could be turned into roof tiles and construction tubes.
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Merz launches medical compression hosiery machine at ITMA

1 November 2011
German producer of circular knitting equipment for medical stockings Merz launched a new four-feed machine with reciprocating heel and toe movement at the ITMA textile machinery exhibition held in Bar
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Improved therapeutic garments and stockings

1 November 2011
A compression garment described by Martin Winkler of Omaha, Nebraska, USA, is designed to overcome the shortcomings of existing therapeutic compression garments and stockings, such as the presence of
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High-strength braided suture aids orthopaedic procedures

1 November 2011
A strong, abrasion-resistant, braided surgical suture material with improved knot tie-down characteristics and handling, and tissue compliance has been developed by Arthrex.
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Cosmetotextiles set to grow rapidly

1 October 2011
The market for cosmetotextiles - often referred to as 'wearable skincare' - is set to grow rapidly, according to new report
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First printed plane

1 October 2011
Engineers at the University of Southampton have designed and flown the world's first 'printed' aircraft, which could revolutionise the economics of aircraft design.
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