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Topsheet for absorbent article

1 January 2006
A soft topsheet for an absorbent article is described by Kao in US Patent 6 926 948.
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Anatomic dressing holder

1 January 2006
An anatomic secondary wound dressing holder that offers painless access to a radiation wound has been developed by Barry Shesol of Aurora, Colorado,USA.
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Absorbent articles with high wicking capacity and removable portions

1 January 2006
Absorbent cores with removable components for inclusion in disposable articles, such as diapers, incontinence briefs, training pants, diaper holders and liners and feminine hygiene products, have been
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Huggies Supreme voted America's favourite diapers

1 January 2006
Kimberly-Clark's Huggies Supreme diapers have been named America's favourite diapers by American Baby magazine.
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Forum for advanced infection prevention with nonwovens

1 January 2006
The European Disposable and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) is holding a pioneering conference on advanced infection prevention using solutions provided by medical nonwovens.
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Absorbent article with child-resistant refastenable seams

1 January 2006
A pre-fastened disposable absorbent article with childresistant refastenable seams is disclosed by Kimberly-Clark in US Patent 6 905 488.
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Light-dispersing fibre

1 January 2006
Small, closed cells introduced in polymers structures scatter light and result in an enhanced whitening effect and, to a degree, greater opacity, according to US Patent 6 846 562.
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Knitted insect screen

1 January 2006
Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Canada Ltd has developed a knitted insect screen.
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Better materials for fuel cells

1 January 2006
A Swiss inventor has found a process for creating ionpermeable and electrically conductive flat materials that are suitable for use in fuel cells.
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Insect-repellent materials

1 January 2006
Licebusters International R&D Ltd from Australia has developed an insect-repellent substrate for headwear.
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Reinforcements for concrete

1 January 2006
Dow Global Technologies Inc has developed a monofilament plastic fibre that the US company claims is useful in reducing the cracking in reinforced concrete that is associated with plastic shrinkage.
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Forming cut and loop pile tufts

1 January 2006
A method and equipment for making a cut and loop pile tufted material is the result of development at Card-Monroe Corp, USA.
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Conductive filaments

1 January 2006
Based on a variation of bicomponent fibres, Teijin Monofilament Germany GmbH has developed a novel, electrically conductive monofilament.
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Taping socks prevent ankle sprain

1 January 2006
A Japanese inventor has developed socks that protect the instep or Achilles tendon during walking or exercising.
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A sinker for circular knitting machines making pile fabrics

1 January 2006
A novel design of sinker intended for circular knitting machines making pile fabrics is the subject of European Patent 1 559 819.
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Cleaner latch-needles

1 January 2006
A latch needle design that is said to be less liable to soiling is the subject of US Patent 6 931 890.
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Dual-layer hydroentangled fabric

1 January 2006
A hydroentangled nonwoven in which the entanglement is greater on the outer surface than the inner is the subject of US Patent 6 852 654, assigned to the Polymer Group Inc.
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Ten Cate completes acquisition of Polyfelt,and sale of Permess and Multistiq

1 January 2006
Following on from earlier reports, Royal Ten Cate announces that the Polyfelt acquisition process has been formally completed, making the takeover a reality (see also, Technical Textiles International
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More DSM investment in US high-performance polyethylene

1 January 2006
DSM is to invest several tens of millions of dollars in another new production line for its highperformance polyethylene fibre Dyneema(r) fibre in Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
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DSM Dyneema files lawsuit against Chinese company

1 January 2006
DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of the strong ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) Dyneema(r), has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Hangzhou Pivot International Co Lt
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