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PGI plans new plant in China, completes Mexican installation

1 February 2004

Nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) is to install a Reifenhauser spunmelt line at a new facility near Shanghai, China.

Multilayer compression stocking or bandage system

1 February 2004

A multilayer compression stocking or bandage system has been developed by Carolon.

Enzymes modify surface of polyester

1 February 2004

Genencor International has invented an enzyme that modifies the surface properties of polyester.

Metallized insulation

1 February 2004

UK-based Therma-Float has added to its range of performance materials with the launch of Therm-Alweb.

Foam on fabric

1 February 2004

An improved system for applying a layer of foamed plastic to a fabric carrier is the subject of US Patent 6 495 206.

Absorbent diaper with therapeutic orthopaedic pad

1 February 2004

Absorbent diaper pants for children that include a therapeutic orthopaedic pad have been developed by Zdenek Moravek of Jaromer, Czech Republic.

3M technique makes foamed and fibrillated products

1 February 2004

A method of making foamed and fibrillated products has been invented by USA's 3M Innovative Properties Co.

Medical textiles conference to be held alongside IFAI Expo

1 February 2004

To address market demand and new textile applications in surgery and medicine, Medical Textiles 2004 will be held at the David L.

Eliminating body odour

1 February 2004

A treatment to eliminate body odours has been developed in Canada by Stafford Textiles Ltd.

Keeping warm

1 February 2004

A fibrous structure designed to retain warmth is the subject of European Patent EP 1 260 355 from Toray Industries Inc of Tokyo, Japan.

Gel dressing for infected toenails

1 January 2004

A gel-type adhesive composite bandage for treating fungus-infected or discoloured toenails, or for general wound treatment, has been developed by Southwest Technologies (US Patent 6 592 889).

Adjustable screening

1 January 2004

Bonar Technical Fabrics of Zele, Belgium, has invented a type of screening with an adjustable effectiveness.

Forming fabrics faster

1 January 2004

DuPont has patented a system for forming a fabric (US Patent 6 579 815).

Major Vietnamese order for Picanol

1 January 2004

Belgium-based Picanol has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam's 8 March Textile Co regarding an investment programme for 150 weaving machines.

Compression bandage with tightening means

1 January 2004

A compression bandage that can be adequately tightened over a bleeding wound is described in US Patent 6 593 508 by Robert Harder of Bena, Virginia, USA.

Playtex launches new tampon

1 January 2004

Playtex Products has launched Beyond tampons to the US retail trade and will begin shipping the product in the first quarter of 2004.

Nanoparticles set to revolutionize finishing

1 January 2004

An International Patent (WO 01/06054) assigned to Avant-Garb LLC (now Nano-Tex) of Emeryville, California, USA, describes a system that is based on using nanoparticles to apply permanent finishes to v

Absorbent article for hygiene products and bandages

1 January 2004

An absorbent article for use in sanitary protection, hygiene and bandage applications has been developed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products.

Spacer helps to maintain void space to contain faeces

1 January 2004

A wearable article that incorporates a spacer to maintain a void space is disclosed by Procter & Gamble.

Saris used to fight cholera

1 January 2004

The US National Science Foundation (NSF) says it has discovered an incredibly simple way of reducing the threat of cholera.

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