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Process makes microfibres with rectangular cross-sections

1 June 2005
A mechanical process for creating microfibres is the subject of International Patent WO 00/46435.
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Viscose specialities introduced for nonwoven applications

1 June 2005
Kelheim Fibres introduced two new viscose fibres for nonwoven applications at the Index 05 exhibition held in April 2005 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Band-Aid adhesive bandages made with Comfort-Flex technology

1 June 2005
The Band-Aid brand of adhesive bandages, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, is now being manufactured with the company's new Comfort-Flex technology.
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Core products for incontinence and feminine hygiene end-uses

1 June 2005
At April's Index 05 exhibition,nonwoven roll goods producer Texsus of Chiesina Uzzanese, Pistoia, Italy, showed several novelties, including products for the feminine hygiene, baby diaper, adult incon
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Disposable training pants with refastenable side seams

1 June 2005
A disposable absorbent article, which includes an absorbent chassis and a fastening system that creates a refastenable pant, has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Wearable medical devices

1 June 2005
The smart textiles team at Canesis of Christchurch, New Zealand, is currently involved in several projects to develop wearable medical devices.These include:
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Amicor helps prevent the spread of bacteria on fabrics

1 June 2005
A study by the UK's Nottingham Trent University has revealed that Amicor fibres could help fight the spread of the "superbug", methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which is responsible
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Apertured nonwoven composites

1 June 2005
An apertured nonwoven composite is disclosed in US Patent 6 849 319 by Tredegar Film Products.
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Trevira filament yarns used in highly elastic medical textiles

1 June 2005
Polyester fibre specialist Trevira will feature new filament yarns for medical applications at this month's Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt am Main,Germany (7-9 June 2005).
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Method of forming absorbent pads using a pre-cut overlay

1 June 2005
A method of forming leak-proof, peripherally sealed absorbent pads, such as compression sponges for wound care, using a pre-cut overlay is disclosed in US Patent 6 849 775 by Jeffrey Klein of San Juan
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Paul Hartmann sells Fixies diaperb brand to Novacare of France

1 June 2005
Paul Hartmann of Heidenheim,Germany, is selling its Fixies baby diaper brand to French hygiene product manufacturer Novacare.
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Outlook 2005 programme available

1 June 2005
The European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) has announced the programme for the 4th Outlook Personal Care Products Conference to be held from 28-30 September 2005 in Barcelona (Sitges),
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Improved liquid barrier solution for meltblown nonwovens

1 June 2005
Borealis has upgraded its range of Borflow low viscosity polypropylene (PP) homopolymers for meltblown nonwoven applications, such as diapers and medical gowns.
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Keratin-based biomedical technologies to be commercialized

1 June 2005
Keratec of New Zealand has entered into an agreement with US-based Keraplast Technologies for the commercialization of keratin-based biomedical technologies for orthopaedic and wound care products.
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Ontex expanding in Europe

1 June 2005
Ontex, Europe's largest private-label disposable hygiene products manufacturer, is reported to be expanding or building factories in four countries in the greater Europe region.
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Sale of Molnlycke Health Care to Apax Partners' funds

1 June 2005
Nordic Capital and other major shareholders have agreed to sell Molnlycke Health Care to funds advised by Apax Partners.
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Alltracel in nanotechnology wound-care partnership

1 June 2005
Alltracel Pharmaceuticals of Dublin, Ireland, has signed a technology and product development agreement with nanofibre technology specialists Elmarco of Liberec, Czech Republic.
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Medical nonwovens and infection prevention conference

1 June 2005
The European Disposable and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) is planning a conference on medical nonwovens and infection prevention in spring 2006.
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Invista expands nylon 6,6 airbag capacity at Canadian plant

1 June 2005
Invista Performance Fibers is to increase its capacity for hightenacity, low decitex per filament (dpf) yarns at its plant in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The yarns are used in automotive airbags.
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Nano-Tex--making a big impact using small-scale technology

1 June 2005
Having made significant inroads with respect to the use of nanotechnology in traditional textile markets,senior executives at Nano-Tex explain to JohnW.
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