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Product and Process Innovation in the Chemical Fibre Industry
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Extensive paper about research into patents databases which concluded that a coupling of product and process technologies is distinguishing the Japanese pattern of patenting, and is the most likely cause of the transfer of technological leadership in microfiber spinning to Japan. Author: Dr. Amanda Lindsay.
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Man-made Fibers Fuel Growth of Nonwovens
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Report and forecast of the growth and development of the production volumes of the nonwovens industry, and the factors influencing the process. Author: Stan Dobson.
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Market Access Study to Identify Trade Barriers Affecting the EU Textiles Industry
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1999 Report commissioned by the European Community presenting the main features of the import regimes for textiles and clothing, implemented by 24 countries world wide, identifying trade obstacles and the impact on the EU export of textiles and raw materials, and providing an assessment of the legality of these restrictions.
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New Developments in Biodegradable Fibres
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Extensive paper presented at the 2000 Edana conference, about the market position of biodegradable fibers and materials for nonwovens, focused on coverstock technology for hygiene disposables. From Nonwoven.Co.Uk.
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Creative Destruction or just Plain Destruction
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Comprehensive paper investigating the reasons behind the economical and technological downturn of the US textile and apparel industry. Authors: Jim Levinsohn and Wendy Petropoulos.
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