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Weaving shaped fabrics

1 February 2004
A weaving technique that produces fabrics with variable widths is the invention of Germany's Alexander Buesgen.
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Resisting burn-through

1 February 2004
USA's Johns Manville International Inc claims a nonwoven it has invented resists burn-through.
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Surgical cast venting device

1 February 2004
A surgical cast venting device is disclosed in US Patent 6 616 622 by Alessandro Barberio of North York, Ontario, Canada.
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Major investor for UK tampon maker

1 February 2004
Accantia, the UK-based maker of health and beauty products and feminine hygiene items, has secured the backing of a new investor.
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Tougher cargo nets

1 February 2004
With the massive expansion of airfreight there has come a demand for nets that are used to cover cargo and hold it firmly during flight.
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Warp-knitted spacer fabrics for pressure relief and prevention

1 February 2004
Textile research institute, Textilforschungsinstitut Thuringen-Vogtland (TITV) of Greiz, Germany, has developed a number of products for pressure relief and prevention.
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US clearance for DressSkin

1 February 2004
Biomedical company TEI Biosciences of South Boston, Massachusetts, USA, has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market DressSkin in the USA.
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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.
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Multilayer compression stocking or bandage system

1 February 2004
A multilayer compression stocking or bandage system has been developed by Carolon.
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Enzymes modify surface of polyester

1 February 2004
Genencor International has invented an enzyme that modifies the surface properties of polyester.
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Metallized insulation

1 February 2004
UK-based Therma-Float has added to its range of performance materials with the launch of Therm-Alweb.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eliminating body odour

1 February 2004
A treatment to eliminate body odours has been developed in Canada by Stafford Textiles Ltd.
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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.
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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).
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Adjustable screening

1 January 2004
Bonar Technical Fabrics of Zele, Belgium, has invented a type of screening with an adjustable effectiveness.
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Forming fabrics faster

1 January 2004
DuPont has patented a system for forming a fabric (US Patent 6 579 815).
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