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Fabrics

DuPont launches Suprel for protection and comfort

1 June 2003
DuPont Medical Fabrics has introduced Suprel, a bicomponent fabric for surgical apparel comprising polyester and polyethylene made using an advanced composite technology based on nearly 20 new patents
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Fabric to combat nosocomial infections

1 March 2003
Fabrics for combating and preventing nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities have been developed by MTC Medical Fibers of Jerusalem, Israel, a division of Cupron Inc of New York, USA.
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Silver oxide antimicrobial textiles

1 February 2003
Marantech describes fibrous textile articles claimed to have enhanced antimicrobial properties in US Patent 6 436 420.
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Fluid control

1 January 2003
A Japanese inventor (US Patent 6 407 015) has devised a fabric that can control the flow of fluids.
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