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Defining a new solar system in Prague

1 January 2008
The integration of solar panels into bags and garments is rapidly gathering pace.
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Conference looks to the cutting edge

1 January 2008
Fashion and nanotechnology experts will be discussing and showcasing how small technologies are transforming fashion next month in the UK at a conference entitled 'Micro And Nanotechnologies For Fashi
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Bags pack the power

1 January 2008
Eclipse Solar Gear's range of patented bags are now available online and at select Macy's Stores in the USA.
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New phase change technology

1 January 2008
Matrix Infusion Coating (MIC) has been developed by Outlast Technologies for fixing an advanced formulation of phase change microcapsules onto mattress tickings.
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NanoSphere licences in 12 countries

1 January 2008
During 2008, the number of companies obtaining licences for NanoSphere self-cleaning textile technology has risen from 12 to 47.
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Purity with silver

1 January 2008
HeiQ Materials AG, based in Bad Zurzach, Switzerland, has launched a new branding programme for its silver composite additives textile finish called Pure by HeiQ.
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Radiation blocking fabrics launched

1 January 2008
Radiation Shield Technologies (RST), headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, is launching a range of radiation-blocking medical garments which feature a radiopaque, nano-polymeric compound fused between
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Japan's focus on nanofibres

1 January 2008
Nanofibre developments are taking centre stage in Japan as the country's producers continue to pour considerable energy and resources into man-made fibre innovation.
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Submarine escape suits evaluated

1 January 2008
Researchers from the US Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) have used the Doriot Climatic Chambers at the US Army Soldier Systems Center (SSC) in Natick, Massacusetts, to begin an eval
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Henleys and Tog 24 feature Fibretronic functions

1 January 2008
The Plutonic iPod Jacket by UK retro clothing brand Henleys features Fibretronic's five function keypad controller built into the sleeve.
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Project to increase the lifespan of organic solar cells

1 January 2008
Konarka Technologies - the developer of Power Plastic which converts light into energy - is to head a consortium which will attempt to significantly increase the lifespan of organic solar cells (OSCs)
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Pre-treatment for ink-jets

1 January 2008
A pre-treatment agent to facilitate the ink-jet printing of textiles with acid dyes is the subject of European Patent EP 1 835 069.
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Oerlikon Neumag expands spunlaid pilot plant in Germany

1 January 2008
In order to optimize its research and development (R&D) activities in spunlaid, Oerlikon Neumag is expanding the existing one-beam spunbond line at its Spunbond Solution Center at its headquarters
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Refined method for cellulose extrusion

1 January 2008
Korea's Hyosung Corp has patented a method for extruding cellulose fibre (International Patent WO 2006/071101).
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Ahlstrom doubles US production capacity for speciality reinforcements

1 January 2008
Performance fibre specialist Ahlstrom will double its production capacity for speciality glass fibre reinforcements in the USA, the Finland-based company said on 13 December 2007.
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Oranjewoud and TenCate to take over Edel Grass

1 January 2008
Oranjewoud and TenCate Thiolon have signed a letter of intent confirming their intention to jointly takeover Edel Grass.
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Making plant fibres containing antimicrobial nanosilver

1 January 2008
Anson Nanotechnology of Hong Kong, China, has patented a manufacturing method for making plant fibres that contain nano-scale silver particles.
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Revised standards for cellulosic filament yarn

1 January 2008
The International Bureau for the Standardization of Man-made Fibres (BISFA) has issued new and updated standards on test methods for cellulosic filament yarn.
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Membrane sailcloth proves it worth

1 January 2008
Dimension-Polyant and DSM Dyneema have announced the successful performance in race conditions of their new D4(r) membrane sailcloth that features Dyneema(r) fibre.
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Ahlstrom to build medical nonwovens plant in India

1 January 2008
Finland's Ahlstrom announced on 13 December 2007 that it will invest Euro38 million in a new nonwovens plant in India that will use spunmelt technology to make products principally for medical applica
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