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Medical and hygiene textiles

Polyurethane-based materials for woundcare from Bayer MaterialScience

1 May 2014
Polyurethane (PU)-based materials developed to relieve pain and shorten treatment times when used in woundcare products have been revealed by Bayer MaterialScience of Leverkeusen, Germany.
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GPF launches Cozyflex stretch laminates

1 May 2014
Taiwan-based Golden Phoenix Fiberwebs (GPF) launched its Cozyflex range of stretchable and soft laminates at Index 14.
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Chinese producers establish diaper joint venture in Hong Kong

1 May 2014
Biostime International Holdings, a provider of premium paediatric nutrition and baby care products in China, has formed a joint venture agreement with Hangzhou Coco Healthcare to manufacture baby diap
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Superabsorbent polymers for effective odour control

1 May 2014
BASF presented new superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) for effective odour control functions and dryness at Index 14.
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Fluff-free absorbent cores without adhesives

1 May 2014
The new Helixbond ultrasonic core-former system from Herrmann Ultraschall optimizes the fixation of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) in an embedding layer for use in the latest generation of disposable hy
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Propylene-based elastomer grades for soft stretch and elasticity

1 May 2014
ExxonMobil Chemical introduced three new Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomer (PBE) grades for the nonwoven hygiene industry at the recent Index 14 nonwovens exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Paramount Surgimed launches premium adult diapers range

1 April 2014
Paramount Surgimed has launched its disposable adult diapers on the Indian market.
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Jajoo Hygiene begins commercial production for Indian market

1 April 2014
Jajoo Surgicals of Indore, India, and Sweden-based Investkonsult, have officially opened their joint venture (JV), Jajoo Hygiene.
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Butterfly Body Liner wins Visionary Award

1 March 2014
A new type of feminine hygiene product that protects women against light-to-moderate accidental bowel leakage (ABL) has been selected as the 2014 Visionary Award winner.
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Synthetic skin for surface testing

1 March 2014
A synthetic skin that will allow quantitative assessment of the cleansing performance of cosmetic products is being developed by researchers in Germany.
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World's thinnest ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene medical-grade fibre

1 March 2014
Dyneema Purity is a 10-dtex medical-grade ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with the smallest titre of any such fibre, according to its developer, DSM of Exton, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Procter & Gamble opens Indonesian diaper plant

1 February 2014
In early December, Procter & Gamble (P&G) Indonesia opened a new diaper plant in Jakarta, Indonesia, and said it will invest a further US$100 million in a second plant next to its new unit in
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Absorbent article with blood-separating ability

1 February 2014
An absorbent article that provides reduced rewet has been developed by Kao of Tokyo, Japan.
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Treated cotton for diaper topsheets

1 February 2014
A cotton-based fabric treated with a specialist finish is being launched for use in diapers.
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Biotextiles and medical implants

1 January 2014
Textiles play a vital role in the manufacture of various medical implants including the replacement of diseased or non-functioning parts of the body, according to the publisher of Biotextiles as medic
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Wipes given single finish to kill viruses and bacteria

1 January 2014
Researchers in Germany are developing ways to apply a single finish that can make textiles effective against both viruses and bacteria.
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Domtar to purchase Laboratorios Indas

1 January 2014
Domtar is to buy the privately held Spanish diaper maker Laboratorios Indas as part of its efforts to build its hygiene business and reduce its exposure to weak pulp prices.
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Lidl launches eco-friendly diaper range in the UK

1 January 2014
Germany-based discount supermarket chain Lidl has launched a new diaper range using the latest DryLock technology to the UK market.
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Duni postpones Rexcell unit closure

1 January 2014
Duni's Rexcell subsidiary will continue to make airlaid nonwovens for the hygiene market for another year, postponing a decision announced earlier in 2013 to exit this market.
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Jajoo and Investkonsult set up hygiene products joint venture

1 January 2014
Sweden-based Investkonsult and India's Jajoo Surgicals have set up a joint venture (JV) to manufacture hygiene products at Dewas near Indore, India.
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Three-dimensional printing creates disposable nonwovens

1 January 2014
Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has been used to create what is described as "revolutionary" nonwoven fabrics for use in feminine hygiene products.
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Hartmann Group adds production site in Russia

1 January 2014
The Hartmann Group, a maker of products for adult incontinence and medical applications, has set up a production site in Russia to capitalize on regional growth.
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Unicharm setting up Indian manufacturing facility

1 December 2013
Japan-based hygiene products manufacturer Unicharm is setting up a US$39-million manufacturing facility at the Sri City Special Economic Zone in Mylapore, Chennai, India (reports Business Standard, 28
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Disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent mat

1 December 2013
A disposable absorbent article that includes an absorbent mat between a liquid-permeable topsheet and a liquidimpermeable backsheet has been developed by Livedo.
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Green Hygienics signs brokerage agreement with Established Brands

1 December 2013
Green Hygienics has formed an agreement with Established Brands, a USA-based product broker that specializes in maximizing existing revenue streams and identifying new market opportunities.
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Absorbent article retains shape and maintains flexibility

1 November 2013
An absorbent article that retains its desired shape and maintains its flexibility has been developed by Unicharm of Tokyo, Japan.
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Absorbent structures including coated absorbent material

1 November 2013
An absorbent structure or layer containing waterabsorbing polymeric particles is disclosed in US Patent 8 502 012 by Procter & Gamble.
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Absorbent article having an olfactory wetness signal

1 October 2013
Absorbent articles incorporating a wetness sensor for indicating the presence of a body fluid are disclosed in US Patent 8 497 409 by Kimberly-Clark.
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Liquid-management layer provides rapid intake of liquid

1 October 2013
A liquid-management layer constructed from largediameter uncrimped thermoplastic fibres in the form of a spunbond nonwoven web is described by Polymer Group in US Patent 8 426 671.
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Kimberly-Clark introduces super-premium extra pads

1 September 2013
Kimberly-Clark has introduced U by Kotex Extra pads, a new, super-premium maxi-pad designed to provide maximum, heavy-duty protection.
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Absorbent article prevents leakage

1 August 2013
An absorbent article (1) in which the absorbent (4) is constituted in a set of left and right absorbent elements (4A, 4B) arranged along the longitudinal direction of the device is described by Daio P
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Hydrophobic nonwoven laminates with improved barrier properties

1 July 2013
Hydrophobic surface-coated lightweight nonwoven laminates have been developed by Procter & Gamble for use as barrier materials in absorbent disposable articles, such as diapers.
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Knowaste closes UK hygiene products recycling site

1 July 2013
Knowaste has closed its UK hygiene products recycling plant in West Bromwich, but says that having outgrown the location, it is now looking for a new recycling site in the West Midlands region.
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Ultra-thin absorbent core system launched at IDEA 2013

1 June 2013
At the IDEA 2013 International Engineered Fabrics Conference & Expo held in April in Miami, Florida, USA, airlaid manufacturer Glatfelter launched an ultra-thin core system designed for two-layer
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Unitary absorbent core with binding agents

1 June 2013
In US Patent 8 324 446, Kimberly-Clark outlines a unitary absorbent core (30) for absorbent articles, such as disposable diapers and training pants, feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence pr
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Olefin block copolymers for elastic blown films

1 June 2013
Dow Chemical launched a new product for elastic blown film applications at the IDEA 2013 International Engineered Fabrics Conference & Expo held in April in Miami, Florida, USA.
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Depend Guards and Shields tackle light bladder leakage for men

1 June 2013
Kimberly-Clark has launched Depend Guards and Shields, two products specifically designed for men with light bladder leakage.
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Drug-loaded fibres

1 May 2013
The extrusion of biodegradable polymers at room temperature has allowed a US company to develop drug-loaded fibres for use in implanted medical devices.
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Olefin grades for the stable processing of blown films

1 May 2013
New grades of olefin block copolymer (OBC) for blown films from Dow Chemical offer stable processing at high temperatures, and make soft, elastic components for diapers, training pants and adult incon
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gDiapers launches limitededition Global Love gPants

1 May 2013
For Earth Day (22 April 2013), gDiapers released Global Love gPants, a soft vanilla diaper cover artistically designed with "fill the world with love" in blues and greens.
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Nonwovens for hygiene applications

1 May 2013
Softness, care and elasticity for comfortable use are the key topics that will continue to shape products for hygiene, wipes and medical applications, according to Sandler.
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Ontex consolidates production facilities in northern France

1 May 2013
Private-label hygiene disposable products maker Ontex is to consolidate its production sites in Arras and Wasquehal into a new site located halfway between the current locations in northern France.
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Absorbent article with a desired bowl-shape

1 May 2013
An absorbent article, such as an incontinence protector or sanitary napkin, which creates a desired bowl-shape when removed from its packaging, has been developed by SCA Hygiene Products.
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Kimberly-Clark to close diaper plant in Spain

1 May 2013
Kimberly-Clark of Neenah, Wisconsin, USA, has announced it will close its diaper production plant in Calatayud, Spain (reports Nonwovens Industry, 25 March 2013).
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Kimberly-Clark innovations win 2013 Product of the Year

1 April 2013
Kimberly-Clark's GoodNites and Poise brands have been honoured as 2013 Product of the Year in their respective Children's Care and Feminine Wellness categories, it is reported.
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Texsus to invest Euro25 million in European plant expansion

1 April 2013
Italy-based hygiene nonwovens producer Texsus is to invest Euro25 million at its plant in Pistoia, Italy, as part of a strategic plan to expand European production.
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Duni to close production unit at Rexcell subsidiary

1 April 2013
Sweden-based Duni is to close one of the three production units of its subsidiary Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid. The unit produces and sells material focused on the hygiene products sector.
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Reassure launches Premium Cotton Pads for incontinence products

1 April 2013
Reassure, of Ollivette, Montana, USA, has developed a range of Premium Cotton Pads featuring a 100% pure Cotton Core to offer comfortable and absorbent performance.
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Absorbent article with improved liquid infiltration performance

1 April 2013
An absorbent article, for instance a sanitary napkin, that allows liquid such as menstrual fluid to permeate quickly is described by Unicharm in US Patent 8 304 600.
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Sewing threads and zips kill bed bugs

1 March 2013
Sewing threads and zips can now be treated with an agent that is fatal to bed bugs, but harmless to humans and pets, according to the chemical's UK-based developer.
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