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Norafin's hydroentangled flax fabrics

1 May 2011
Nonwovens manufacturer Norafin has now begun processing flax fibres and is offering innovative technical nonwovens made from them.
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Thermosetting adhesive powder targets nonwovens

1 May 2011
Dakota Coatings of Nazareth, Belgium, has launched a thermosetting adhesive powder, called Unex 1050, which is intended as an alternative to the polyethylene (PE) and phenolic powders currently used i
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Felts for bag filters

1 May 2011
Belarus-based Rue Spa Khimvolokno will launch several new products at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 4.1 B42):
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Thermal insulator that regulates temperature and is breathable

1 May 2011
Spanish textile manufacturer MITSA is to launch a four-layered, three-dimensional (3D) product called HB-3D at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 3.0 F39).
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High-visibility clothing and workwear for welders

1 May 2011
Pro-Belting International GmbH & Co KG of Schauenstein, Germany, is about to launch several innovations for protective clothing.
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Scanner for fibreglass nonwoven mats and brake glass yarns

1 May 2011
GF Machinery from the Czech Republic will present two innovations at the forthcoming Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 3.0 D33):
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EuroFibers to distribute spun and engineered yarns on behalf of Filtes International

1 May 2011
Filtes International Srl, a European producer of longstaple spun yarn, has EuroFibers BV, a supplier to the technical textile industry, as its distributor.
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Fabrics for blackouts, sunscreens and printed displays

1 May 2011
At Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 3.1 B39 ), the Pongs Group of Muhltroff, Germany, will be represented by Seidenweberei Pongs GmbH.
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Electro-heating yarns and fabrics

1 May 2011
The French company Tibtech Innovations promises to exhibit several new products at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 3.1 A89).
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Flame-retardant knit for operating theatre garments

1 May 2011
A flame-retardant knit made from aramid and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) yarns will be launched at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 3.1 E31) by Christian Eschler AG of Buehler, S
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Glass hybrids make smoother and more flexible fabrics

1 May 2011
Johns Manville of Bobingen, Germany, is set to introduce three products at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011; Hall 3.1 E79):
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Strong monofilament suture yarn

1 May 2011
DSM has developed a monofilament yarn of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) for use in medical applications such as sutures.
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Halogen-free flame-retardants

1 May 2011
Dartex Coatings Ltd - a specialist in transfer-coated fabrics, and coating and laminating - will exhibit its new range of halogen-free flame-retardant products (MelaphosFR) at Techtextil (Frankfurt, G
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Customized dressing fabrication system for optimal healing

1 May 2011
A customized wound dressing system that provides optimal conditions for wound healing by matching the size, shape and material properties of a dressing to the wound area is disclosed in US Patent 7 91
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Devices and methods to treat venous disorders

1 May 2011
Devices and methods for compressing a portion of a patient's body, such as a leg, for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes are disclosed in US Patent 7 896 825 by BridgePoint Medical.
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SCA appoints Chief Operating Officer for hygiene operations

1 May 2011
Mats Berencreutz has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of SCA's global hygiene business, which encompasses tissue and personal care products.
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Eastex Products introduces waterproof, breathable materials

1 May 2011
Eastex Products, a USA-based supplier of textile products and solutions for healthcare and other markets, has introduced a range of waterproof, breathable fabrics for original equipment and contract m
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3M withdraws request for preliminary injunction

1 May 2011
3M and 3M Innovative Properties have withdrawn a request for a preliminary injunction against Andover Healthcare after Andover removed its two-layer compression bandage systems from the market.
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Fusible suture avoids the tying of knots

1 May 2011
A fusible suture (100) that includes an elongate electrical conductor (110) is described by Ethicon Endo-Surgery in US Patent 7 862 583.
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Self-fixating mesh reduces early pain following inguinal hernia repair

1 May 2011
Healthcare products provider Covidien has announced interim results of its multi-centre, international, prospective study comparing the use of its Parietex ProGrip self-fixating mesh with the traditio
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