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Compound multi-layer waterproof bandage

A waterproof bandage for protecting sensitive sites from water intrusion, despite potential flaws in the seal to skin, has been developed by US inventors from…

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Surface materials of modular steering wheel can be individually tailored

Yanfeng launched ClickRim, its new modular steering wheel concept, at January’s CES consumer technology show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

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Co-operative agreement to improve working conditions in Uzbekistan

Organisations campaigning to improve conditions in the Uzbek textile industry have received a boost with the signing of a two-year memorandum of co-operation that aims…

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Laboratory testing using menstrual blood

Qvin, a biotechnology research company that has developed a healthcare service that collects menstrual blood samples as an alternative to traditionally collected venous blood draws,…

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Malaysian textile heritage revitalised

A pop-up experiential hub, IKAT (Immersive Knowledge and Textile) 2, was held over two days in Kuala Lumpur in January, aiming to conserve and revitalise…

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Soft robotic device improves walking for Parkinson’s patient

Researchers in the US have used a soft, wearable robot device to help a person living with Parkinson’s disease walk without "freezing".

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French luxury label opens store in Bangkok shopping complex

French luxury fashion brand AMI Paris has launched its first store in Thailand in partnership with local fashion distributor PP Group, betting on the country’s…

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Turkish e-commerce giant to enter Czech market

Turkish fashion company Trendyol, which is owned by Chinese technology giant Alibaba Group, plans to enter the Czech e-commerce market in the first quarter of…

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FDA clearance for continuous blood pressure monitor

Nanowear has received US Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for SimpleSense-BP, a new cuffless continuous blood pressure monitor.

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Lay-offs sweep export-oriented industries in Indonesia

Despite earlier reports of declining unemployment and resilient growth, Indonesia’s economy still took a hit from weaker global demand last year, leading to almost 300,000…

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Washable elastic conductor for smart clothing

A Taiwan-based lead wire manufacturer says it has created a conductor that maintains stable resistance even when stretched.

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SSI Group signs joint venture with Prada in the Philippines

SSI Group has formed a joint venture with Prada Group through its subsidiary Stores Specialists, with the luxury retailer looking to expand the Italian firm’s…

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