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Medical and hygiene textiles

Diaper with ink-printed substrate

1 January 2009
A disposable diaper developed by Procter & Gamble features an ink-printed substrate web that exhibits good ink rub-off resistance when subject to abrasion, such as, for instance,when in contact wi
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Insecticidal textile

1 December 2008
A fabric treated with a microencapsulated insecticide and at least one polymeric binder are disclosed in a multinational patent (WO 2007/036710).
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Disposable garment comprising meltblown nonwoven backsheet

1 December 2008
A meltblown nonwoven backsheet has been developed by Procter & Gamble to provide desirable moisture breathability and air permeability, and a tensile strength sufficient for converting to make dis
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Nonwoven fibrous structure and absorbent article

1 November 2008
A nonwoven fibrous structure that is said to exhibit improved hydrophilicity and wettability properties has been developed by SCA Hygiene Products.
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US approval for PurCotton

1 November 2008
Winner Medical Group, a leading manufacturer and the largest exporter by volume in the Chinese medical dressings industry, has received a US Patent for the production of its PurCotton products.
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EDANA refutes"untrue" rumours on sanitary pads and tampons

1 November 2008
The Absorbent Hygiene Products Committee (HAPCO) of EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related products industries, has reassured consumers that feminine hygiene products a
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Disposable leak-proof containment garment

1 November 2008
A disposable, leak-proof, containment garment has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.Designed for use in incontinence applications, the garment focuses on exudation retention (i.e.barrier functions), to
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Garment side panel conveyor system

1 November 2008
A method of positioning the side panels of a disposable absorbent garment, such as a child's training pant, is described in US Patent 7 387 148.
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Breathable and liquid impermeable modified web

1 October 2008
A high-speed, economical method for modifying the physical characteristics of a web for use as a component of disposable absorbent articles is disclosed in US Patent 7 378 565 by Procter & Gamble.
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Folded absorbent core provides different fluid handling functions

1 September 2008
An absorbent core for use in an absorbent hygiene article is disclosed by Kimberly-Clark in US Patent 7 378 566.
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Trendy designer products

1 August 2008
Designer diapers are becoming a new fashion trend, appealing to young, fashion-conscious parents (see also MedicalTextiles, June 2008, page 1).
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Flushability guidelines developed by industry groups

1 July 2008
A global coalition of suppliers,manufacturers and associations has developed, and is due to publish, a guidance document providing information on how to assess the flushability of disposable hygiene p
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Double-layer absorbent body

1 July 2008
A double-layer absorbent body for disposable hygiene articles, such as sanitary napkins and panty liners, is disclosed in US Patent 7 378 567 by Paul Hartmann.
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RKW-Group launches new brands and products at Index 08

1 June 2008
At the recent Index 08 held in Geneva, Switzerland, Germany-based RKW-Group presented its new RKW ProLife brand for hygiene and medical applications, including components for wipes,diapers, feminine h
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Breathable composite sheet

1 May 2008
A breathable composite sheet structure and a resulting absorbent article have been developed by Procter & Gamble.
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Aesthetician's absorbent multiple layer finger cover

1 May 2008
An absorbent protective finger cover (cot) worn by aestheticians to protect the surface of their skin while performing facial extractions is described in US Patent 7 316 034 by Janiene Berry and Antal
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SCA introduces stretch baby diaper

1 April 2008
Sweden's SCA has invested SEK500 million to further improve its baby diapers. The new stretch Libero diaper has been launched in Sweden and will soon be introduced to other countries.
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Composite including a folded substrate and an absorbent adhesive

1 April 2008
Kimberly-Clark has developed an absorbent composite (10) including a substrate (12),with at least part of this coated with an absorbent adhesive composition (14).
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Diaper with elasticated topsheet

1 March 2008
A disposable absorbent diaper with an elasticated topsheet has been developed by Procter & Gamble.
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Alginate and chitosan combined to make fibre for wound dressings

1 March 2008
Scientists at the University of Bolton,UK, are using a combination of extracts from seaweed and from crab shells to create an innovative medical textile with unique properties to aid and accelerate he
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Disposable diaper having folding guides for improved fit

1 February 2008
A disposable diaper having folding guides for improved fit is described in US Patent 7 264 614 by Unicharm.
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Disposable diaper capable of being put on back to front

1 February 2008
A disposable diaper that can be put on from either the front or the back of a wearer has been developed by Kao.
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Making plant fibres containing antimicrobial nanosilver

1 January 2008
Anson Nanotechnology of Hong Kong, China, has patented a manufacturing method for making plant fibres that contain nano-scale silver particles.
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Vancouver city officials say 'don't flush flushable diapers'

1 January 2008
The city of Vancouver,Washington,USA, has rejected the use of flushable diapers until it can be proved they will not harm the city's ability to treat wastewater.
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Composite with an absorbent layer

1 January 2008
A multilayer composite that is claimed to prevent the loss of material arranged between the layers is disclosed in US Patent 7 271 113 by Fiberweb Corovin.
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Compression-resistant sanitary napkin

1 December 2007
A disposable feminine sanitary napkin that is resistant to compression by lateral forces has been developed by Johnson & Johnson (Canada).
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Sustainability and innovation key themes at Outlook conference

1 December 2007
Sustainability and innovation were the two key themes at the Outlook Personal Care Products Conference, which took place in September 2007 in Cascais (Lisbon), Portugal.
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Sanitary tampon with applicator avoids excessive insertion

1 December 2007
A sanitary tampon with an applicator is outlined in US Patent 7 241 274 by Unicharm.
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Finalists for 2008 Visionary Award

1 December 2007
Six consumer products - five from the USA and one from India - have been nominated as finalists for the 2008 Visionary Award.
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UK study concludes that cloth diapers are comparable to disposables

1 November 2007
Reusable cloth diapers are no better for the environment than the disposable variety, according to a recent UK government study.
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China recalls substandard diapers from rural areas

1 November 2007
China's Ministry of Health recently announced a recall of two brands of diapers made by manufacturers in northern Hebei province and southern Fujian province.
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Disposable absorbent article with improved vapour permeability

1 October 2007
A disposable article for the absorption and containment of bodily discharges is described by Unicharm in US Patent 7 211 709.
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Kimberly-Clark launches sleep boxers and shorts in North America

1 October 2007
Kimberly-Clark has announced the North American launch of GoodNites Sleep Boxers and Sleep Shorts, described as the first absorbent underpants that look and feel like boxer-style underwear.
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Playtex introduces Gentle Glide tampon with unique 360deg design

1 October 2007
Branded consumer products company Playtex Products has introduced a range of Gentle Glide tampons featuring an innovative 360deg design that conforms to the body for enhanced protection and comfort.
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Disposable garment comprising meltblown nonwoven backsheet

1 September 2007
A disposable garment comprising a nonwoven backsheet formed by melt-blowing has been developed by Procter & Gamble.
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Absorbent composite

1 August 2007
A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is described in US Patent 7 181 817 by Celanese Acetate.
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Functional feminine underwear

1 August 2007
Functional feminine underwear was discussed by Dr Rita Salvado of the University of Beira Interior,Covilha, Portugal,at the recent Techtextil Symposium.
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Tubular spacer fabrics for orthopaedic products

1 July 2007
Weft-knitted tubular spacer fabric are disclosed in International Patent WO 2006/015599, which says the textiles are suitable for use in orthopaedic products.
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Two-ply high-performance absorbent structure

1 June 2007
A high-capacity, thin and highly conformable absorbent structure is featured in US Patent 7 176 149 by Buckeye Technologies.
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Odour adsorption agent

1 June 2007
An odour adsorption agent for use in a hygiene article is described by Paul Hartmann in US Patent 7 163 745.
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Process and apparatus for producing stabilized tampons

1 April 2007
A process and apparatus for producing stabilized compressed tampons are disclosed in US Patent 7 120 977 by Procter & Gamble.
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Swim pants win Visionary Award

1 March 2007
Tyco Healthcare's Swim Pants received the Visionary Award at the Vision 2007 Consumer Products Conference held in January 2007 in Denver, Colorado, USA.
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Tissue paper containing silk

1 March 2007
Silk combined with cellulosic fibres forms the basis for a novel type of tissue invented in the USA by The Procter and Gamble Co, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Antiseptic tampon

1 February 2007
An antiseptic tampon is disclosed in US Patent 7 091 395 by Jean-Bastien Pasquini of Leudelange, Luxembourg.
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Jellyfish are blueprint for new absorbent materials

1 February 2007
Research into the water-absorbing capabilities of jellyfish could be used to develop the next generation of superabsorbent diapers.
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Koester launches closure product

1 February 2007
Koester has added Combi-Tape to its line of closure tapes for incontinence briefs.
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Absorbent composite

1 February 2007
A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is disclosed by Celanese Acetate.
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Thin, absorbent composite sheet

1 January 2007
A thin absorbent composite sheet for use in absorbent articles, such sanitary napkins and panty liners, has been developed by Unicharm.
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Absorbent materials with cellulose ester-containing bicomponent fibres

1 January 2007
Nonwoven absorbent materials made with cellulose estercontaining bicomponent fibres have been developed by Celanese Acetate.
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Breathable composite backsheet

1 January 2007
Absorbent articles, such as diapers, adult incontinence garments and feminine hygiene products, with a breathable composite backsheet have been developed by Procter & Gamble.
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