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German fibre producer Advansa has expanded its ADVA shortcut product portfolio with a new microfibre for wetlaid processing. According to the company, the microfibre possesses a 0.2 dtex and a mean diameter of 4.3 µm
The UK Court of Appeal has ordered the revocation of a patent held by Fameccanica, a global manufacturer of machinery for the disposable hygiene market. The company’s EP 1 355 604 Patent relates to the ultrasonic bonding of diapers to give breathable and stretchable side panels, making them more comfortable to the wearer
A new report has concluded that the British public have mixed feelings regarding the UK government’s proposed ban on disposable wipes
Prices6 Aug 2018The recent downward movement in the New Zealand wool market was halted this week with a small increase. At the South Island sale held on 2 August, the Coarse Crossbred Indicator gained 2 cents (0.6%) to close on 312 cents, and in US dollar terms stayed firm on 212 US cents
