Sustainable First for Ingeo
Congratulations go out to NatureWorks LLC for getting a Cradle to Cradle certification for their Ingeo fibers. With consumers and companies alike being concerned with sustainability and eco-friendly products, certifications […]
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IntelliDent Introduces Breathable Toothbrush Shield
This innovative toothbrush shield was a 2012 Visionary Award Nominee . . . and might come in handy on your next business trip. Apparently, enclosed plastic cases could cause germs […]
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Precot Enters Hygiene Care Industry with VMI Pad Machinery
There’s a new kid in nonwovens town and they have their sights set on making cosmetic pads for the hygiene industry. The nonwovens industry is growing (by 7.5% per year […]
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UVDI Introduces UVDI MED to Healthcare and Infection Control Professionals
Hygiene and sterilization are always a top priority for professionals in the healthcare industry (for patients as well for obvious reasons). UVDI (UltraViolet Devices, Inc.) has created a dedicated brand […]
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Graniteville Specialty Fabrics Acquires Coating Machines to Advance Technical and Custom-Coated Fabric Offerings
Graniteville Specialty Fabrics has a new addition to their product portfolio serving the marine, medical and military markets. Their 6 different coating methods could help with UV protection, mildew, water […]
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Braskem’s Next Bioplastic Move
Good news from the bioplastics front . . . Braskem is forging ahead with their new facility in Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil to produce green polypropylene (despite […]
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New Process Converts Polyethylene into Carbon Fiber
The DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a new method for producing carbon fiber. The articles states these fibers could be used in filtration . . . but what […]
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Deeper Cleaning with Deep-Dye
Kelheim Fibres’ chemically modified specialty fibre turns out to have potential for excellent cleaning when incorporated into wipes (according to a recent study). Discover what other remarkable innovations are going […]
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Eastman Chemical Company Launches Plasticizer Solution Storefronts on SpecialChem
SpecialChem has added a unique feature to their website . . . a Storefront, a twist on the traditional company directory. Companies can provide detailed product information, expert advice and […]
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Cotton Finds New Applications in the Nonwovens Industry
The spunlace market is a rapidly growing technology and provides opportunities for new materials every day. Ultra clean cotton and regenerated cotton are the latest materials to benefit from this […]
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