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  1. Issues
  2. May 2010

May 2010

Heat-conducting polyethylene

1 May 2010
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a process to transform polyethylene into a material that conducts heat just as well as most metals, yet remains an elect
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SGL's 24% sales drop

1 May 2010
SGL Group of Wiesbaden, Germany, has announced that its sales of Euro1226 million for 2009 were down 24% compared with 2008.
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Global opportunities in medical barrier nonwovens 2009-2014

1 May 2010
John R. Starr has released a study of global opportunities in medical barrier nonwovens over the 2009-2014 period.
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Shoots of economic recovery boost industry in time for Atlanta

1 May 2010
Exhibitors at the forthcoming Techtextil North America are optimistic about general economic recovery and feel that flexibility and innovation have helped shelter our industry against its worst effect
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Intelligent geotextiles partnership

1 May 2010
Roctest, the world's largest manufacturer of fiber optic sensors for civil engineering applications, is to collaborate with TenCate on the development of its GeoDetect geotextile monitoring solution.
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BMW commits to carbon

1 May 2010
New and more economical carbon fibres and fabrics will be produced by a joint venture between SGL and BMW who plan to build a state-of-the-art carbon fibre manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, Washingto
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Wallpaper to monitor and protect buildings during earthquakes

1 May 2010
D'Apollonia Of Italy and its development partners in the Polyfunctional Technical Textiles against Natural Hazards (Polytect) project won an Innovation Award at the JEC Composites show, held in Paris,
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Breakthrough coating technologies

1 May 2010
Breakthrough Coating Technologies for Advanced Textiles is the subject of the keynote talk announced for the International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL) to be held in Cannes, Fran
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Key technical fibres crucial to growth for personal protection

1 May 2010
Para-aramids and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fibres are critical in the area of ballistic protection and widely employed in the $2.4 billion market for protective clothing, according to Ad
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Warm, dry and static free

1 May 2010
The All Conditions fleece which is being introduced by Nano-Tex has been designed to provide inherent protection from the elements, combined with the comfort, durability and easy-care characteristics
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Let there be light

1 May 2010
Active light products are experiencing strong growth, acording to Andrea Ropert, of Interactivewear AG - a company involved in smart textiles right back to the Infineon O'Neill Smart Jacket launch in
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Toho's carbon fibre fabric is thinner and light

1 May 2010
Toho Tenax Co Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, has begun selling a carbon fibre fabric, claiming it is less than half the weight of its conventional rivals.
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Kimberly-Clark introduces U by Kotex range in the USA

1 May 2010
Kimberly-Clark has announced the US launch of the U by Kotex range of feminine care products, including tampons, pads and panty-liners in brightly coloured and eye-catching designs.
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Indian technical textile industry launches its own association

1 May 2010
Formally launched in April, India's technical textiles industry now has its own dedicated association.
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Gold route to electronic clothing

1 May 2010
Researchers at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have explored the potential of gold nanoparticles and small molecules to create memory chips flexible enough to be used in paper and clothing.
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Biomaterials drive Ford forward

1 May 2010
Ford is making its vehicles more eco-friendly through the increased use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus.
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Nanotubes for wind turbine blades

1 May 2010
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is pressing ahead with research and testing that could determine the viability of polyurethane composites reinforced with its carbon nanotubes (Baytubes) for use in wind turb
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3M files lawsuit for damages against Andover Healthcare

1 May 2010
3M has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Minnesota against Andover Healthcare seeking injunctive relief and damages regarding Andover's CoFlex 2 Layer Compression System.
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Buyers' requirements for breathable laminates and coatings

1 May 2010
When selecting coatings or laminates, buyers are often asking whether they should chose polyurethane, polyester or polytetrafluoroethylene, and microporous or hydrophilic?
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Filter processes for biofuels

1 May 2010
Pall Corporation, a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, has been contracted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to develop critical filtration and separation proce
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Ultra-fine yarns for PCB substrates

1 May 2010
AGY, headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina, is introducing ultra-fine glassfibre yarns for use in printed circuit board (PCB) substrates.
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Finer glass introduced for more sophisticated electronics

1 May 2010
A USA-based specialist in glass fibre yarns and strong glass fibre reinforcements has now introduced ultrafine yarns for use in printed circuit board (PCB) substrates.
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BMW and SGL invest heavily in carbon fibre use for automobiles

1 May 2010
A state-of-the-art plant for manufacturing carbon fibre for use in a future BMW electric-powered car is to be built in Moses Lake, Washington, USA.
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Polyurethane and nanotube blades

1 May 2010
A new research and testing project is to be carried out by Bayer MaterialScience to assess the performance of bio-based polyurethane composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes for use in wind turbine
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Alternative to electrospinning

1 May 2010
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers recognised the implications of Forcespinning Technology to the fabrication of nanofibres by placing it on its list of 'Innovations That Could Change The Way You
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Aquacel Ag Surgical cover dressings with Hydrofiber technology

1 May 2010
ConvaTec has launched Aquacel Ag Surgical cover dressings in the USA for the post-operative care of surgical incisions.
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Plasma coating helps improve body armour design

1 May 2010
A liquid-repellent nanocoating technology has helped make a high-performance body armour lighter, more comfortable and more protective than any previous design, according to the UK's P2i.
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SmartSilver in Turkey

1 May 2010
Uniteks of Istanbul is to act as the SmartSilver distributor to the Turkish market for NanoHorizons.
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V4 for ambient dyeing

1 May 2010
Teijin has developed a new cationic-dyeable polyester polymer called V4, which can be dyed at ambient temperature and pressure, and also offers excellent fibre strength and stainability.
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SwissTex and RITM reunite

1 May 2010
SwissTex Winterthur AG has acquired the assets and goodwill of RITM SAS of France from the receiver with effect from 22 April 2010.
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INDA releases landmark report on China's nonwovens industry

1 May 2010
Combining both a historical perspective on the market since 2003 and projections of its growth to 2013, a new report - China Nonwoven Industry Outlook Trends and Forecast - is to be published by INDA
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Plasmonic project for better solar cells

1 May 2010
Improving the efficiency and cost of solar cells though the use of metallic nanostructures is the aim of PRIMA, a new EU 7th framework programme led by Belgian company Imec.
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New PEEK polymer honeycomb process

1 May 2010
PlastiCell of France has developed a new process for the production of lightweight thermoplastic honeycomb structures using Victrex Aptiv film.
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Leading suppliers of heavy duty fabrics for personal protection examined

1 May 2010
Personal Protection Textiles: 40 suppliers of heavy duty fabrics describes the global market for personal protection clothing in the institutional, workwear and private sectors, and details the most i
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Europe is target for strong E-glass

1 May 2010
AGY has developed an E-glass fibre yarn specifically for the European construction and industrial markets.
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Teijin's new Pupa

1 May 2010
The Teijin Group has unveiled a super-lightweight electric concept car made with proprietary materials and technologies including carbon fibre composites, polycarbonate resins and bio-derived polyeste
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Spider silk replica with nylon nanofibres

1 May 2010
Researchers in Beijing have discovered how the structure of spider silk encourages water to collect into drops and have designed artificial fibres to mimic the process.
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Medical device for a limb

1 May 2010
A medical device for removably securing to a limb is disclosed by Anthony Phillips of Suffield, Connecticut, USA.
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Cationic-dyeable polyester improved

1 May 2010
Japan's Teijin Fibers Ltd has developed a cationicdyeable polyester polymer, named V4, which it claims can be dyed at ambient temperature and pressure, and offers excellent fibre strength and staining
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CNTs will aid solar flight

1 May 2010
Bayer MaterialScience has become an official partner of the Solar Impulse project, whose founders Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg are developing the first manned aircraft aiming to fly around th
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China distribution deal for Fibretronic

1 May 2010
Fibretronic has signed a deal worth more than US$500,000 with Shanghai Shenjiu Textile Science and Technology (SSTS) to distribute Fibretronic's products in mainland China.
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Reflective gown increases visibility

1 May 2010
A reflective surgical gown is described in US Patent 7 627 908 by James Pinckney of Houston, Texas, USA.
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SCA launches European 'efficiency projects' for baby diaper production

1 May 2010
Sweden-based SCA is to close its personal care factory in Linselles, France, by mid-2011, affecting around 280 employees.
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Active ingredient patch developed by Spanish project

1 May 2010
Spanish technology centre CETEMMSA, which specialises in smart materials, has completed the Dermo Smart Peptide Delivery research project it began in 2009 with Infinitec Activos - a company based at t
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BMW and SGL boost carbon fibre use for automobiles

1 May 2010

A state-of-the-art plant for manufacturing carbon fibre for use in BMW's electric-powered cars is to be built in Moses Lake, Washington, USA.

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Warp-knitted fabrics suitable for leased garments

1 May 2010
Research conducted at the Hohenstein Institute in Bonnigheim, Germany, has led to the development of warp-knitted fabrics suitable for making garments for healthcare workers.
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Bioactive glass nanofibres produced to regenerate bone

1 May 2010
A team of researchers from the University of Vigo, Spain, Rutgers University, USA, and Imperial College London, UK, has developed a method called "laser spinning" to produce glass nanofibres.
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More TeXtreme capacity for Oxeon and honour for inventor

1 May 2010
Oxeon is strengthening its position as the market leader for ultra lightweight spread tow carbon reinforcements by adding new capacity at its plant in Boras, Sweden.
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BMW and SGL commit to carbon fibre use for automobiles

1 May 2010
A State-Of-The-Art plant for manufacturing carbon fibre for use in BMW's electric-powered cars is to be built in Moses Lake, Washington, USA.
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US military demonstrates viability of reactive surface treatment

1 May 2010
US Air Force trials have successfully demonstrated the feasibility of using a novel surface treatment to apply multiple functions to textiles in a single commercial-scale process.
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