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Body monitor

1 June 2003
US researchers are developing a system for constantly monitoring a human body.
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Reinforcing tubes

1 June 2003
A German company has invented a system for applying large numbers of reinforcing threads equidistantly to lengths of tubing.
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Radially supported vascular graft resists kinking and compression

1 June 2003
W. L. Gore & Associates has announced that its GoreTex Intering vascular graft is now available in 4-6, 4-7 and 6 mm sizes specifically configured for vascular access.
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Disposable waste containment garment

1 June 2003
Kimberly-Clark has developed a disposable waste containment garment.
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Materials made from homogenously branched linear ethylene polymers

1 June 2003
Elastic fibres and fabrics developed by Dow Chemical could find use in the gathering means and stretchable sidepanels of disposable diapers or incontinence garments.
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Disposable nuisance-vapour mask

1 June 2003
Charcoal Cloth International (CCI) has introduced a disposable nuisance-vapour mask.
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Building with geodesic rings

1 June 2003
A form of building component based on the geodesic concept is disclosed in US Patent 6 457 282. Edwin D.
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Good prospects for nonwovens made from microdenier synthetic fibres

1 June 2003
Consumption of advanced technology nonwovens made with microdenier synthetic fibres will grow rapidly, according to the latest study.
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Corn fibre used to produce advanced chemicals

1 June 2003
Eastman Chemical Co has patented a method of producing advanced chemicals using corn fibre as a raw material.
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Innovation helps Techtextil to keep breaking attendance records

1 June 2003
At a time when other major exhibitions were announcing their postponements in the face of growing concerns about international travel, Techtextil in Frankfurt continued to break attendance records, an
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Programme announced for Medtex03

1 June 2003
The programme has been announced for Medtex03, the third conference and exhibition on healthcare and medical textiles, which will be held on 8-9 July 2003 at the Moat House Hotel, Bolton, UK.
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Improved antistat treatment

1 June 2003
A UK company claims to have developed an antistat treatment that is good enough to meet a proposed European standard.
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Highly absorbent lyocell fibre

1 June 2003
A new highly absorbent lyocell fibre highlighted at April's Techtextil exhibition could have applications in the medical and hygiene/sanitary sectors.
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Degradable polyester

1 June 2003
Japan's Shimadzu Corp has developed a spontaneously degradable fibre that offers high bulk, soft handle and stretch.
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Nonwovens expansion in Thailand

1 June 2003
Thailand's Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group and UKbased BBA Group have invested $25 million to expand their nonwoven fabric production line in Rayong, Thailand.
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Better drafting

1 June 2003
A refinement in drafting systems now allows for the fine adjustment of gauge, according to European Patent EP 1 251 193.
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Medical textiles network

1 June 2003
The TechniTex Faraday Partnership has established the Healthcare and Medical Textiles Network as a forum for discussion and networking opportunities for textile manufacturers and medical professionals
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Sultex restructuring aims to reduce manufacturing depth

1 June 2003
Sultex Ltd says it has decided to outsource some of the manufacturing operations at its facility in Zuchwil.
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Programme announced for Medtex03

1 June 2003
The programme has been announced for Medtex03, the third conference and exhibition on healthcare and medical textiles, which will be held on 8-9 July 2003 at the Moat House Hotel, Bolton, UK.
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350 kt polyester capacity for China

1 June 2003
Jiangsu Hengli Chemical Fibres Ltd of China has awarded a contract to Germany's MG Technologies AG (a member of the Zimmer Group) to build a direct spinning plant for polyester.
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