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Nanotube papers exhibit controllable auxetic behaviour

1 June 2008
Researchers have demonstrated the auxetic properties of types of so-called "buckypaper".
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Lantal promises pneumatic comfort for airline passengers

1 June 2008
At the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, Swiss fabrics specialist Lantal exhibited three prototypes of a new business class seat that exploits adjustable pneumatic technology.
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RKW-Group launches new brands and products at Index 08

1 June 2008
At the recent Index 08 held in Geneva, Switzerland, Germany-based RKW-Group presented its new RKW ProLife brand for hygiene and medical applications, including components for wipes,diapers, feminine h
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Pantex establishes subsidiary in UAE

1 June 2008
Pantex International has established a subsidiary,Pantex - MENA,serving theMiddle East andNorth Africa,reports Nonwovens Industry (25March 2008).Located in the United Arab Emirates,Pantex -MENA will p
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Modular neck support and redefinition structure

1 June 2008
A modular cervical (neck) support and redefinition structure is disclosed in US Patent 7 320 671 by Gail Gerstmar of Tigard,Oregon,USA.
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Knitted fabric with grip properties

1 June 2008
A prosthetic knit for medical or surgical use is highlighted in US Patent 7 331 199 by Sofradim.
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Stockinette for cast or splint

1 June 2008
An orthopaedic stockinette developed by Brian Reaux includes a preformed sleeve of elastic fabric material.
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Adhesive dressing

1 June 2008
A medical adhesive dressing that does not adhere to the skin is described in US Patent 7 317 134 by Corium International.
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ExxonMobil Vistamaxx elastomer wins Index award

1 June 2008
ExxonMobil has received the Index Award for nonwovens innovation in the raw materials category for its Vistamaxx 2125, a highly elastic,melt-spinnable elastomer that can be processed on conventional p
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FiberVisions offers new opportunities for carded thermal-bond nonwovens

1 June 2008
A new polypropylene fibre from FiberVisions is claimed to be creating unique opportunities for nonwovens producers to enter the bulky nonwovens market, and meet increasing demand for fabrics with impr
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Concordia Medical to move into larger facility

1 June 2008
Concordia Manufacturing of Coventry,Rhode Island, USA, is to relocate its Concordia Medical business to a new, 2285 m2 leased facility designed and built specifically for medical device manufacturing.
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South Korean court rules against Kimberly-Clark subsidiary

1 June 2008
The South Korean Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a domestic diaper manufacturer, saying it did not violate a patent of US firm Kimberly-Clark.
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Limb encircling therapeutic device

1 June 2008
A therapeutic compression garment has been developed by CircAid Medical Products of San Diego, California,USA.Disclosed in US Patent 7 329 232, the garment (10) is made of flexible, foldable, lightwei
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Zavod Elastik invests in spunlaid line

1 June 2008
Russian company Zavod Elastik has purchased a spunlaid line from Oerlikon Neumag.
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Clinical trials prove effectiveness of moist healing system

1 June 2008
A new oxygenating moist wound healing system has been shown to completely heal or significantly improve chronic and infected wounds, such as ulcers and postoperative wounds.
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Hyosung starts production in Turkey

1 June 2008
Korea-Based Hyosung has begun production of its creora(r) brand elastane (spandex) fibre at a new factory in Cerkezkoy, near Istanbul, Turkey.
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US Court rules in favour of DSM in patent infringement case

1 June 2008
ON 22 April 2008, The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas concluded a judgment in favour of DSM for patent and trademark infringement and related claims against Armor USA.
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TenCate and Oranjewoud complete their acquisition of Edel Grass

1 June 2008
Following approval by the Dutch Competition Authority (NMa), Oranjewoud and TenCate completed the acquisition of Edel Grass on 14 May 2008.
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Phase-change materials help take the heat out of the bedroom

1 June 2008
A New bed has been enhanced by the use of a temperature-regulating technology.
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Avgol pulls out of possible takeover of Fiberweb

1 June 2008
Avgol Industries of Tel Aviv, Israel, has pulled out of talks on a possible offer for UK-based nonwovens producer Fiberweb.
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