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Nonwoven provides effective barrier

1 July 2004
Polymer Group Inc (PGI) has developed a multi-layered nonwoven with barrier properties.
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False-twist spiral filaments

1 July 2004
A German company claims to have found a way to create special false-twist spiral filaments.
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High-speed melt-spinning of fluoropolymers filament yarns

1 July 2004
Two US inventors claim to have found a way to meltspin high-viscosity fluoropolymers at high speeds to produce single or multifilament yarns.
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Open-cell mesh cast material

1 July 2004
An orthopaedic casting material that is claimed to significantly reduce the size and weight of the resultant cast structure is disclosed in US Patent 6 673 029 by Spheric Products of San Antonio, Texa
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Low-density insulation

1 July 2004
A low-density nonwoven offering good thermal and acoustic insulation is the subject of US Patent 6 579 396.
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Silk-based filaments from waste

1 July 2004
A novel process for preparing a solution of silk or silk-like protein from a variety of sources, such as silk waste, to create high-quality filaments is the subject of International Patent WO 02/08179
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Fine synthetic yarns and fabrics

1 July 2004
Korea's Kolon Industries Inc has developed a system for producing ultra-fine count yarns and fabrics made with them.Additionally, in International Patent WO 02/088444, the company claims that these ma
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Camouflage for hunters

1 July 2004
A US company has patented a system it describes as "temporary" camouflage.
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US Army Research Institute to use LifeShirt respiratory technology

1 July 2004
The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) based in Natick, Massachusetts, USA, has signed a contract to use VivoMetrics' LifeShirt Technology to monitor the respiratory health
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Elastic fabrics that don't need elastomeric yarns

1 July 2004
How to make elastic fabrics without the inclusion of relatively expensive elastomeric yarns is the subject of US Patent 6 668 598.
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Self-healing bandage for diabetics and burns patients

1 July 2004
An innovative type of self-healing bandage that uses the patient's own cells is being developed by CellTran, a spin-out company from the University of Sheffield, UK.
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Disposable garment with asymmetric absorbent pad

1 July 2004
An absorbent garment that features an absorbent pad that is shifted forward for containing and absorbing body waste has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.The device is said to provide improved absorpti
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Absorbent article with extensible backsheet for improved fit

1 July 2004
An absorbent garment that includes an extensible backsheet and a minimally attached retention portion is disclosed in US Patent 6 702 801 by Kimberly-Clark of Neenah, Wisconsin, USA.
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Microtek Medical expands European operations with strategic acquisition

1 July 2004
Microtek Medical Holdings of Columbis, Mississippi, USA, has announced that its newly formed Netherlands-based subsidiary, Microtek Medical BV, has acquired certain businesses of International Medical
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Anti-vandalism, cut-resistant fabrics

1 July 2004
Two Belgian inventors have proposed a way to make reinforced cut-resistant fabrics designed to thwart attacks by vandals.
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Disposable absorbent article with pre-fastened side panels

1 June 2004
A pre-fastened disposable absorbent article, such as a diaper, that can, if unsoiled, be pulled on or off like pants is described by Kimberly-Clark in US Patent 6 667 085.
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Dirt-scraping mat

1 June 2004
Taiwanese inventor Michael Lu of Packy Poda Inchas developed a mat for use in vehicles.
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Multi-layered composite dressing for faster and more effective healing

1 June 2004
A compliant wound dressing that is suitable for cost effective mass production on assembly lines is disclosed in US Patent 6 689 931 by collaborative product and technology development company Tiax.
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Focus on hygiene at Outlook 2004

1 June 2004
Outlook 2004, the personal care products conference organized by the European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA), will be held from 29 September-1 October 2004 in Monaco.
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Aramid fibre lightens the load for aircraft

1 June 2004
HONEYCOMB CORE flooring based on a para-aramid fibre played an important role in the overall weight management that made possible a milestone Singapore Airlines non-stop flight from Singapore to Los A
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