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Amazon launches own range of diapers

1 January 2015
Amazon has launched its own range of disposable diapers and wipes, under the Amazon Elements brand.
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Global market for sorbents to reach US$11.1 billion by 2019

1 January 2015
Demand for comfort and hygiene products in emerging economies is driving strong expansion in the absorbent and adsorbent materials market, with sales of US$11.1 billion expected in 2019, according to
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Physics research could lead to improved electrospinning

1 January 2015
Cooperative research in the USA and Spain could ultimately lead to improvements to the electrospinning of small-diameter fibres.
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EDANA highlights the impact of healthcare-associated infections

1 January 2015
EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has launched its latest infographic that highlights the human and financial impact that healthcare-associated infecti
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Ebola prompts high demand for protective care worker garments

1 January 2015
Continuing concerns over the Ebola virus has created "unprecedented demand" for protective garments using BI-AX International's APTRA - a breathable microporous plastic film that is said to resist con
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Thermoset carbon fibre preform technology

1 December 2014

Toho Tenax Co Ltd has developed a technology for the efficient production of thermoset carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) preforms, which it is calling Tenax Part via Preform (PvP).

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TenCate adds sensors to protection

1 December 2014
TenCate Advanced Armor USA has acquired the sensor technology of Newport Sensors, based in Irvine, California.
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CNT nonwovens expansion in Israel

1 December 2014
Tortech Nanofibres, a subsidiary of armour systems developer Plasan, has installed additional capacity for the manufacture of its nonwoven carbon nanotube (CNT) sheet at its manufacturing plant in Ma'
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Beauty patch powered by sugar and air

1 December 2014
At present, galvanic skin treatments can only be done by beauticians using special devices.
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ACE recognition for MarkForged

1 December 2014
The first 3D printer that can continuously accommodate carbon fibre, Kevlar and glass has received an Award for Composites Excellence (ACE) from the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA
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Barriers to adoption for smart fabrics

1 December 2014
The market value for sensors and 'smart' materials employed in clothing will grow from roughly $212 million this year to more than $1.8 billion by 2021, according to a new report from industry analyst
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BeBop extends the range for smart fabric sensing

1 December 2014
BeBop Sensors, the new wearable sensor technology brand created by musical instrument inventor Keith McMillen and his established company KMI, is introducing the BeBop Wearable Smart Fabric Sensor.
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Ultrafiltration first for washing machines

1 December 2014

The Haier Group, a multi-national consumer appliances and home electronics company based in Qingdao, China, has teamed up with Dow Water & Process Solutions (DW&PS) to develop a new water r

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Vest-like design for defibrillator

1 December 2014
A lightweight, easy-to-conceal shirt-like garment which can deliver lifesaving shocks to patients experiencing serious heart problems has been designed by biomedical engineering students at Johns Hopk
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HeiQ plans $4 million nanofibre plant

1 December 2014
Melbourne-based stem cell company Cytomatrix has formed a joint venture with Switzerland's HeiQ Materials to support the commercialisation of a stem cell solution based on nanofibres for bone marrow t
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Patented new heating technology

1 December 2014
FlexiWarm is a new heating foil technology developed by FlexiWarm Gmbh, based in Bad Bentheim-Gildehaus, Germany.
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Adding comfort for diabetes sufferers

1 December 2014
Wearable alternatives to current glucose monitoring technology could have a big future, but the golden days of high margin disposable glucose test strips may be coming to an end according to analyst I
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London hospital tests smart bandage

1 December 2014
A collaborative pilot study has recently been carried out at the Royal Free Hospital in London on the Isansys Lifetouch device - a new wireless vital signs 'smart bandage' cardiac monitor.
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New nanotube process for imaging systems

1 December 2014
Sensitive electro-optical imaging and target-acquisition systems will achieve new levels of range and sensitivity performance as a result of a UK company's recently-introduced 'super black' material.
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Algae alternative to silver ions

1 December 2014
The use of silver ions for antibacterial textiles has been a matter of hot debate worldwide.
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