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Allergen barrier offers long-lasting, comfortable protection

1 October 2011
An Italian company has patented a fabric designed to offer reliable, long-lasting protection against allergies caused by such as mites, dust and moulds, while being cheap to manufacture and pleasant t
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Lanxess invests in glass fibre

1 October 2011
Lanxess, a supplier of speciality chemicals, has announced it is investing Euro15 million to expand capacity at its production plant in Antwerp, Belgium, for glass fibre by 10% (66 kt a year from the
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Multi-walled carbon nanotubes approved for sale in USA

1 October 2011
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a consent order to SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc that allows the company from Norman, Oklahoma, USA, to make and distribute its multi-walled ca
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Cheaper coated fabric for airbags also helps reduce vehicle's weight

1 October 2011
A fabric based on the use of two different types of filament yarn and given a coating of a silicone-based material provides improvements compared with the textiles currently used for airbags, accordin
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All-black aramid from Teijin retains its physical properties

1 October 2011
Production of an all-black version of an aramid fibre has started at Teijin Aramid's plant in Emmen, The Netherlands, for the first time.
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Polyamide 6.6 fibre from Rhodia Fibras makes blood flow better

1 October 2011
Rhodia Fibras of Sant Andre, Brazil, has introduced a polyamide 6.6 yarn that it says helps to stimulate the microcirculation of blood.
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TenCate Grass seeks damages from FieldTurf in US courts

1 October 2011
TenCate Grass is seeking more than $100 million in damages from FieldTurf as a result of what it claims are a number of instances of libel, slander, false advertising and breach of contract.
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Karl Mayer to transfer stitch-bonded nonwovens technology

1 October 2011
From the 1 January 2012, Christian Pinkert Textilmaschinen of Chemnitz, Germany, is to take over the manufacture of machinery for making stitch-bonded nonwovens from Karl Mayer Malimo, also of Chemnit
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Insole offers support and keeps temperature of foot constant

1 October 2011
An insole designed to combine comfort and support with foot-warming technologies will protect the user's feet from cold weather, without over-heating them at other times, according to the USA-based co
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Bacteriostatic dressing provides protection without disturbance

1 October 2011
A wound or surgical dressing treated with a bacteriostatic composition that is capable of binding and trapping negatively charged matter, such as bacteria, pathogens, etc., has been developed by Kimbe
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Ontex to acquire Lille Healthcare

1 October 2011
Ontex, a European manufacturer of private-label hygiene products, is to acquire Lille Healthcare, a maker and marketer of adult incontinence products.
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SCA acquires hygiene products company in Brazil

1 October 2011
SCA of Stockholm is acquiring the Brazilian hygiene products company Pro Descart. Consideration for the deal amounts to SEK450 million (US$71 million) on a debt-free basis.
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Absorbent product prevents rewet

1 October 2011
The Japan Absorbent Technology Institute has developed an absorbent product that is capable of preventing the absorption rate from significantly lowering with the elapse of time, from the start of use
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Inflatable hernia patch for tension-free repairs

1 October 2011
A patch for repairing an intra-abdominal defect such as a hernia is disclosed in US Patent 8 002 844 by Jason Adams of Manhattan, New York, USA.
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Contoured pads aimed at light bladder leakage

1 October 2011
Kimberly-Clark has introduced Poise Hourglass Shape Pads, which offer a curved shape that improves fit while providing required protection.
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Protective bandage accommodates limb and joint movement

1 October 2011
A disposable bandage that provides protection for wounds, cuts and abrasions, can accommodate limb and joint movement, and serves as a shield for the wound area has been developed by Biosara of Corint
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High-strength adhesive for disposable diapers

1 October 2011
Functional resin maker Idemitsu Kosan has developed a soft, low-modulus polypropylene (LMPP), which could find application as an adhesive for disposable diapers.
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Domtar acquires Attends Healthcare

1 October 2011
Canada-based paper supplier Domtar has completed the acquisition of privately held Attends Healthcare, a manufacturer and supplier of incontinence products, from KPS Capital Partners for US$315 millio
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Multi-toned signals create a perception of depth

1 October 2011
An absorbent article that gives a perception of depth within the product is described in US Patent 7 972 317 by Procter & Gamble.
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Procter & Gamble begins construction of Indonesian factory

1 October 2011
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has commenced construction of its factory in Karawang, West Java, its first in Indonesia, with a projected investment of US$100 million for the production of baby diaper
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