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Cut-resistance combined with greater flexibility

1 January 2007

Teijin Twaron has introduced a version of its para-aramid fibre specifically developed to meet the demands of higher comfort combined with better cut-resistance in the growing market for protective

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Arrester cables for racing cars

1 January 2007
The use of arrester cables is essential in high-speed racing cars that otherwise might lose a complete axle in an accident, which unrestrained could be potentially lethal to onlookers.
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Chinese develop process for ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene

1 January 2007
A new way of making ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres is the subject of International Patent WO 2005/066397.
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Fake furs gain additional colour effects

1 January 2007
Kaneka Corp of Osaka, Japan, says it has found a way to extend the design possibilities for fake fur fabrics, in particular to introduce additional colour effects.
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Woven polyvinyl chloride floorcovering

1 January 2007
An unusual floorcovering has been developed in the USA by Mohawk Brands Inc of Wilmington, Delaware.
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Multi-weft insertion helps weave lattices

1 January 2007
A machine modification that allows for a multiple weft lattice to be constructed is described in International Patent WO 2005/064058.
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Linen Connect expands healthcare product range

1 January 2007
UK-based commercial linen supplier Linen Connect has announced exclusive distribution rights for healthcare brand Brinmark Healthcare, a supplier of commercial healthcare products.
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Norafin is new name for Jacob Holm's STA division

1 January 2007
Jacob Holm Industries' Special and Technical Applications Division (STA) has been renamed Norafin GmbH.
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Breathable composite backsheet

1 January 2007
Absorbent articles, such as diapers, adult incontinence garments and feminine hygiene products, with a breathable composite backsheet have been developed by Procter & Gamble.
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Non-stick dressing

1 January 2007
A wound dressing that includes a novel wound treatment composition is described in US Patent 7 074 981 by Susanna Chalmers of Riebeeck-Kasteel, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
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Private-label diaper contract

1 January 2007
TenderCare International has announced that shipments have begun on a multimillion dollar exclusive private-label baby diaper and pull-ups contract for a "large international grocery chain" in the USA
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New pilot plant for polymer research and development

1 January 2007
The Institut fur Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen (ITA), Aachen, Germany, has put into operation a new piston spinning plant, reports Chemical Fibers International (5/2006).
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Kimberly-Clark increases ownership of Brazilian subsidiary

1 January 2007
Kimberly-Clark has increased its ownership of Brazilian subsidiary Kimberly-Clark Kenko Industria e Comercio (Kenko) from 70% to 100%.
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Hospital gowns emphasize patient care and comfort

1 January 2007
Surgical gown distributor Select Gowns has introduced a new line of SoftTouch Mammography tops and capes.
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Suture factory to be built in Serbia

1 January 2007
Marax Group has signed an agreement with the Serbian Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SIEPA) for constructing a factory for suture production in Prokuplje, Serbia.
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Absorbent materials with cellulose ester-containing bicomponent fibres

1 January 2007
Nonwoven absorbent materials made with cellulose estercontaining bicomponent fibres have been developed by Celanese Acetate.
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Optimization of corneal implants

1 January 2007
Textile-based corneal prostheses have been developed by specialists at the Clinic for Ophthalmology and the Department of Textile Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry at RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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UK tampon factory to close

1 January 2007
UK-based cosmetics and personal care group Accantia says it intends to outsource production of its feminine hygiene products overseas.
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Thin, absorbent composite sheet

1 January 2007
A thin absorbent composite sheet for use in absorbent articles, such sanitary napkins and panty liners, has been developed by Unicharm.
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Controlling active substances

1 January 2007
A process and device for the application of active substances to a wound surface has been developed by Kinetic Concepts of San Antonio, Texas, USA.
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