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Protective and therapeutic fabric

1 June 2004
A fabric containing copper, zinc and silicon threads can protect the wearer from magnetic and electromagnetic fields, as well as providing metallotherapy effects, according to its Italian inventor.
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Three companies combine their expertise

1 June 2004
THE IQ TEXTILES GROUP is the result of three UK companies joining forces: Lothian Coated Fabrics, Diffusion Textiles and C-Teq Advanced Performance Textiles.
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Apparently space-dyed

1 June 2004
USA's Prisma Fibers Inc says it has devised a way to combine single colour feed yarns to simulate space-dyed effects, without the need for twisting or heat-setting.
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Sun protection

1 June 2004
A protective screening that can regulate the amount of daylight is the subject of US Patent 6 672 361.
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Launch of antimicrobial alginate dressing with silver

1 June 2004
Johnson & Johnson Wound Management has launched Silvercel antimicrobial alginate dressing.
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Wear resistance

1 June 2004
US Patent 6 660 355 discloses a wear-resistant material, principally designed for use in aircraft brake shoes.
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High-strength material for sutures and other surgical devices

1 June 2004
DSM Dyneema has launched a high-performance polyethylene fibre called Dyneema Purity for producing surgical implants and other medical devices, such as sutures.
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Sheepskin overlay prevents bedsores

1 June 2004
The incidence of pressure ulcers (bedsores) can be more than halved using a bedding overlay developed by Australia's Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
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Multi-component fibres for splitting

1 June 2004
Japan's Chisso Corp claims to have found a better way to produce a multi-component fibre that can be split.
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Composite bandage

1 May 2004
A composite bandage claimed to solve problems associated with the application and disposal of wound dressings is outlined in US Patent 6 664 435.
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Stable electrets

1 May 2004
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc has patented a stable electret polymeric for filter media.
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EDANA General Manager

1 May 2004
Pierre Wiertz has been appointed General Manager of the European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA).
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Clearance for collagen-based products for tissue repair

1 May 2004
Collagen Matrix has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of three collagen-based products for use in the areas of wound healing/management and oral/dental surgery.
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Clearance for larger-size haemostatic bandage

1 May 2004
Vascular Solutions of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, has received 510(k) clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its D-Stat Dry 3x3 haemostatic bandage.
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Sheet form of continuous filaments

1 May 2004
A fabric in sheet form that consists of warp and weft made from rovings of continuous technical filaments is disclosed in US Patent 6 655 416.
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Smith & Nephew expands advanced woundcare facilities

1 May 2004
Smith & Nephew has completed the first phase of a manufacturing expansion plan at its advanced woundcare plant in Largo, Florida, USA, and is also at the construction phase of a facilities expansi
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Survey reveals nonwovens sector is turning to technical uses

1 May 2004
The decision of the organizer of IDEA - the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) - to explicitly include technical textiles as part of this major nonwovens exhibition, as well as the si
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Breathable diaper inhibits cold, damp, clammy feel

1 May 2004
A disposable absorbent product such as a diaper with a low-to-moderately breathable inner laminate and a more breathable outer cover has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.
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Superior simulated suede

1 May 2004
Synthetic suede made from microfibres is the subject of European Patent EP 1 353 006.Italian company Alcantara SpA proposes a fabric that is basically a micro-fibrous nonwoven given a special treatmen
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Surging demand for clothing treated with antimicrobials

1 May 2004
The use of antimicrobials in clothing will increase by more than 15% a year in Western Europe between 2001 and 2005, according to the latest issue of Performance Apparel Markets published by Textiles
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