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Custom-moulded orthopaedic impression shirt

1 August 2003
A custom-moulded orthopaedic impression shirt is disclosed in US Patent 6 533 971 by Synthetic Tubular Socks (STS).
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Protective disposable garments in fight against respiratory syndrome

1 August 2003
In an effort to help stop the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), DuPont has increased the supply of its Tyvek protective disposable garments in China and Hong Kong.
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Technological innovation award for AcryMed's antimicrobial dressings

1 August 2003
AcryMed has received the Frost & Sullivan Technological Innovation Award for 2003.
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Drug-coated implantable device that reduces scar tissue formation

1 August 2003
Afmedica has outlined a biodegradable, drug-impregnated mesh or gauze that deters the formation of post-operative adhesions following abdominal and other surgical procedures.
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Recycled rubber pavements

1 August 2003
A paving material for footways that is strong and lightweight is the subject of European Patent EP 1 277 883.
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Exceptionally fine worsteds

1 August 2003
An Israeli firm has developed a simple technique for producing an exceptionally fine worsted fabric.
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Innovation in technical textiles

1 August 2003
Scientific and technological solutions for problems relating to technical textiles will be the focus of a conference in Manchester, UK, next year.
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Improved, extended Kotex products

1 August 2003
Kimberly-Clark has introduced three new products and two product improvements to its Kotex range.
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Even web spreading

1 August 2003
A US company has invented a system for spreading a web evenly.
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Paper floorcovering

1 August 2003
A type of floor covering based on the use of paper yarns has been created by a US company.
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Medical textiles, initiatives for growth

1 August 2003
International Newsletters Ltd is preparing a major new report - Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth.
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Decoration with polyester tapes

1 August 2003
European Patent EP 1 279 755 suggests that a decorative polyester yarn may be produced undyed and held to be dyed in small lots as and when required.
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Hospital clothing manufactured from a single piece of fabric

1 August 2003
A team from Georgia Tech Research Institute of Atlanta, Georgia, USA, has developed a process for the production of a one-piece garment that can be converted into a full-body overall or hospital gown.
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Innovation in technical textiles

1 August 2003
Scientific and technological solutions for problems relating to technical textiles will be the focus of a conference in Manchester, UK, next year.
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Stitchbonded upholstery

1 August 2003
A US company has developed a wear-resistant stitchbonded nonwoven for upholstery.
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Cast venting device

1 August 2003
A surgical cast venting device is disclosed in US Patent 6 547 751 by Alessandro Barberio of West North York, Ontario, Canada.
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Precise webs for nonwovens

1 August 2003
Garnett Controls Ltd has introduced a new electronically controlled cross-lapper.
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Hartmann expands operations

1 August 2003
German healthcare company Paul Hartmann has acquired the Turin-based trading and service company DAS to broaden its involvement in the Italian patient care and medical business.
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Sterilization wrap

1 August 2003
Kimberly-Clark has found a way to sterilize a nonwoven sterilization wrap that minimizes malodours.
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Playtex wins permanent injunction in US Court battle with Procter & Gamble over tampons

1 July 2003
A US judge has ordered Procter & Gamble to stop advertising that its tampons are in any way better than those made by rival Playtex Products.
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