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Viscose helps retain heat

1 January 2015
Kelheim Fibres is developing a viscose fibre that reflects infra-red (IR) radiation.
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Aramid-reinforced cover to contain unwanted airbag deployments

1 January 2015
A Dutch company has introduced a protection cover designed to minimize the impact of the unwanted deployment of an airbag.
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DelStar parent buys Smith & Nephew plant

1 January 2015
Schweitzer-Mauduit International (SWM), the parent company of DelStar Technologies, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets from UKbased Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Managem
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Absorbent article with heat-absorbing material

1 January 2015
An absorbent article and sanitary napkin capable of suppressing stuffiness that a wearer feels when a body fluid such as menstrual blood is excreted has been developed by Unicharm of Tokyo, Japan.
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Composites protect solar panels

1 January 2015
A lightweight solar panel system for military forces was unveiled by IDG Europe of Lidingo, Sweden, at the Innovative Energy Solutions for Military Applications (IESMA 2014) conference and exhibition
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Wacker and Asahi Kasei open airbag competence centre in Japan

1 January 2015
A development laboratory dedicated to silicone coatings for airbags has been opened by Wacker Asahi Kasei Silicone Co Ltd in Tsukuba, Japan.
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Tampon with improved leakage protection

1 January 2015
An improved tampon has been developed by Kimberly-Clark of Neenah, Wisconsin, USA.
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Kelheim wins ITMA Future Materials Award for incontinence solution

1 January 2015
Germany-based viscose fibres producer Kelheim Fibres has been awarded an ITMA Future Materials Award in the category Best Innovation - Medical Textiles for its solution for incontinence products.
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Hexcel acquires 50% stake in multi-axial fabric specialist

1 January 2015
Hexcel Corp of Stamford, Connecticut, USA, has acquired a 50% stake in Formax Ltd of Leicester, UK, a specialist in the production of lightweight multi-axial fabrics for reinforcing composites.
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Durable washable diaper

1 January 2015
A durable washable diaper is described in US Patent 8 894 626 by Sandra Beck of Rensselaer, New York, USA.
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Repair article based on high-performance polyethylene material

1 January 2015
A surgical repair article that comprises a structural member of high-performance polyethylene (HPPE) filament is described in US Patent 8 845 660 by DSM.
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Single-handed self-inflating anti-haemorrhage device

1 January 2015
Two French designers have developed an inflatable wound bandage that snaps around the wrist so it can be quickly self-administered with only one hand to help stop heavy bleeding.
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Smart T-shirt can make treatment of spinal disease more effective

1 January 2015
A T-shirt that contains embedded sensors is to be developed with the aim of increasing the comfort and effectiveness of the spinal braces required by patients suffering from abnormal curvature of the
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AstenJohnson acquires needlepunch manufacturer

1 January 2015
AstenJohnson of Charleston, South Carolina, USA, has acquired Eagle Nonwovens Inc on St Louis, Missouri, USA.
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Balloon catheter mesh

1 January 2015
A mesh for the resecting surface of a balloon catheter is disclosed in US Patent 8 864 762 by Sanovas.
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Making fibres detectable

1 January 2015
Two US companies are collaborating in an attempt to make staple fibres that can be detected with X-ray radiation or metal detectors.
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Conductive, stretchable inks for smart garments

1 January 2015
A range of stretchable conductive inks for use in smart clothing and wearable electronics was displayed for the first time during Printed Electronics 2014, held in Santa Clara, California, USA, on 19-
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Bluestar invests in airbags for Asia

1 January 2015
Bluestar Silicones of Lyon, France, has announced a major investment plan to reinforce its position in the Asian market for airbag coatings.
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Garment to monitor muscle activity of astronauts during exercise

1 January 2015
A garment capable of monitoring the muscle activity of astronauts during exercise in space is the goal of a project funded by the Paris, France-based European Space Agency (ESA).
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Two-piece garment for shoulder surgery on female patients

1 January 2015
A surgical garment that allows surgeons to perform shoulder surgery on female patients without exposing their breasts throughout the pre-surgical, surgical and post-surgical process has been developed
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