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Centerpulse sells Vascutek business to Terumo

1 January 2003
Centerpulse of Zurich, Switzerland, has sold its Vascutek vascular prosthesis business to Japan's Terumo Corp for $170 million.
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Diamond coatings for aramids

1 January 2003
A diamond-like coating (DLC) improves the flexural rigidity of aramid fibres and suppresses their low yielding behaviour, according to US inventors.
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Abrasion and wrinkle resistance

1 January 2003
An abrasion- and wrinkle-resistant finish for fabrics that, its inventor claims, is effectively permanent is the subject of International Patent 01/18304.
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Hydrophilic fibre excels in high-speed processability

1 January 2003
A hydrophilic fibre claimed to excel in high-speed processability has been developed by Chisso.
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Belt reduces back pain while lying down

1 January 2003
A flexible padded belt adapted to be worn by a person in a horizontal position has been developed by Mary Pearcey of Sarasota, Florida, USA.
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Durably wettable liquid-pervious web prepared using radiation curing

1 January 2003
A durably wettable liquid-pervious web prepared using a radiation curing process has been developed by Procter & Gamble.
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High visibility clothing

1 January 2003
As a result of advances in dye formulation and dyeing technologies, Klopman has developed a range of specially formulated dark colours that can be combined with its range of high-visibility fabrics ca
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Bioactive fibre also offers protection against fire

1 January 2003
Trevira is releasing to the market a multifunctional fibre with bioactive properties. According to the company from Frankfurt, Germany, the fibre also offers protection against fire.
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Conductive fibres

1 January 2003
A Japanese firm has patented a fine electrically conductive fibre, as well as a conductive yarn made from the fibre.
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Gore's filter fibre

1 January 2003
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Fluid control

1 January 2003
A Japanese inventor (US Patent 6 407 015) has devised a fabric that can control the flow of fluids.
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Multilayer thermally bonded nonwoven fabric used for liner

1 January 2003
A multilayer thermally bonded nonwoven fabric that has particular application as a liner in a disposable absorbent product is disclosed in US Patent 6 468 931 by BBA Nonwovens Simpsonville (formerly F
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Santa Clarita begins diaper-recycling

1 January 2003
Santa Clarita, California, is piloting the USA's first recycling programme for diapers.
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Public relations - a catalyst for maximizing your success

1 January 2003
At a time when many organizations must impose rigorous justifications on all aspects of marketing expenditure, one particular technique is acquiring an even greater importance than usual - namely, pub
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Draw-tight elastic cord

1 January 2003
A cord with a diameter that shrinks under tension is the subject of International Patent WO 00/61844.
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Variable stretch material for personal care absorbent items

1 January 2003
A stretchable nonwoven web (or a laminate of a stretchable nonwoven web and an elastic sheet) for use in personal care absorbent items is disclosed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Comfortable elastic stockings

1 January 2003
Comfortable compressive orthoses such as elastic stockings or tights have been developed by Innothera Topic International of Arcueil, France.
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Candover to acquire Ontex

1 January 2003
Candover, a UK-based private equity firm, is to acquire private label disposable products manufacturer Ontex of Buggenhout, Belgium.
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Toray to expand Asian polypropylene spunbond operations

1 January 2003
Toray Saehan Inc is to build a production facility for polypropylene spunbonds (PPSBs) in Seoul, South Korea.
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Three-apron crosslapper technology

3 May 1961

Dilo’s three-apron crosslapper technology is distinct from conventional equipment, which uses two aprons.

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