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Commercial production of biodegradable materials scheduled to begin next year

1 November 2003
Procter & Gamble (P&G) is to begin commercial production of its Nodax biodegradable thermoplastic aliphatic polyesters in 2004.
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DuPont files complaint over surgical fabric contract

1 November 2003
DuPont has launched a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Cardinal Health and two BBA Group businesses over an alleged breach of contract and various patent violations.
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Getting started in technical textiles

1 November 2003
An extremely competitive global market is making it harder than ever for companies to succeed in the consumer textile sector, forcing many to look to high added-value products for salvation.
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ITMA Forum makes debut

1 November 2003
For the first time ITMA will incorporate an international conference: The ITMA Forum.
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Conductive footwear lining for safety shoes

1 November 2003
Camtex Fabrics, a specialist in footwear linings, has won a major contract to supply the German footwear insoles producer, Jomo.
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Cleanroom guide

1 November 2003
A recommended practice guide for cleanroom garments has been updated.
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Washable liquid-containment

1 November 2003
Tietex International has patented a fluid-containment composite of stitch-bonded construction that, it claims, can used in an incontinence pad and can be laundered.
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Disposable diaper with pattern sheet

1 November 2003
In US Patent 6 572 575, Unicharm of Tokyo, Japan out-lines a disposable diaper that includes a pattern sheet.
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Latest dryers, softeners and washing machinery from Biancalani

1 November 2003
Biancalani SpA, a manufacturer of finishing machinery for fabrics, will present (Hall 7, Stand DF7-7a) its most recent innovations, namely a new machine called Spyra(r) Compact and the latest version
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Nonwovens machinery at advanced levels of sophistication

1 November 2003
For the first time at any ITMA exhibition, a separate section devoted entirely to nonwovens machinery and equipment will feature in this year's edition of the world's largest regular textile machinery
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Lightweight composite based on three-dimensional textile

1 November 2003
US researchers have devised a lightweight and impact-resistant composite consisting of a three-dimensional (3D) textile construction made from at least three systems of yarns.
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Absorbent structures use chemically treated cellulosic fibres

1 November 2003
Absorbent structures made with chemically treated cellulosic fibres are disclosed in US Patent 6 562 743 by Buckeye Technologies.The structures could be used in disposable absorbent articles, such as
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Centerpulse recommends Zimmer Inc offer of US$3.2 billion

1 November 2003
Zimmer Inc has won its takeover battle for the Swiss-based Centerpulse after the directors of Europe's biggest orthopaedics company recommended its US$3.2 billion cash and shares offer ahead of Smith
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Elastic adhesive dressing for control of bleeding wounds

1 November 2003
Sody Naimer discloses (US Patent 6 573 419) an absorbent elastic adhesive compression dressing that it says is effective for the rapid control of bleeding.
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Wrist bandage

1 November 2003
Beiersdorf discloses an orthopaedic wrist bandage in US Patent 6 569 111.
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Breathable backsheet with multicoloured graphics

1 November 2003
A disposable absorbent article that features a breathable backsheet with multicoloured graphics has been developed by Procter & Gamble.
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Picanol buys Spanish and French reed makers

1 November 2003
With the takeover of the French firm Burckle and the Spanish company BCN Lamina-dos, the Picanol Group says it has completed two more steps in its strategy to be a global supplier to the textile indus
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How can we create the impression of a modern industry?

1 November 2003
During the recent Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (1-3 October), a number of speakers and delegates made reference to the fact that the rest of the w
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Air compressors that are oil-free

1 November 2003
Atlas Copco will introduce two new oil-free compressors, specially designed for the textile industry (Hall 11 W11/4B).
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Fishing lines with higher abrasion resistance from Japan

1 November 2003
Fishing lines with low elongation, excellent abrasion resistance and specific gravities that can be adjusted to suit the prevailing conditions are the subjects of European Patent 1 306 471.
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