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25/06/2009 EX-P division: NEW technical data sheet
09/01/2008 EXTEN at INDEX '08
07/01/2008 EX-P Green (PP
Recycled material)
04/01/2008 EX-P Prim-ex waterproof grades
01/12/2007 EXTEN at Avantex
11/09/2006 Dupont & Exten lancent le
vêtement d'extérieur semi-jetable!
24/07/2006 Exten has introduced at ISPO
SUMMER '06 - Munich - a new concept of garments!
06/07/2006 REACH: how is Exten dealing with
REACH? Download our temporary statement!
03/07/2006 REACH: how will it impact on polymers?
Download REACH in brief!
02/06/2006 Extra production capacity to Ex-P
01/01/2006 20 gsm textile backsheet
01/06/2005 EX-P, the new division at Exten
^Top - 09/01/2008 EXTEN at INDEX '08
EXTEN will exhibit its fully renovated product mix for HYGIENE and MEDICAL
applications
Special emphasis will be given to:
- SOFTEX laminates for Breathable Textile Backsheets, environmentally friend,
produced in a single-step-no-glue process, characterised by outstanding softness and very
high thermal stability for fast and no-stop processability on modern converting lines.
- Printed films and laminates to cover most of marketing needs
- Special laminates for closure systems
- Elastic films for elastic elements of new-generation diapers
- Downgauged films and laminates down to 14 gsm and 20 gsm respectively
- Two to Four layers laminates for most of medical and surgical applications, all
complying with European ISO 13795 norm.
In addition, special films and laminates for semi-disposable and durable
applications will be shown, for Automotive applications (e.g. car-covers, car
interior parts), Sportswear (very high MVTR breathable membranes) and Industrial/construction
applications (thermoadhesive and barrier films, roofing laminates, etc.)
^Top - 07/01/2008 EX-P Green (PP Recycled material)
EX-P starts the new year by bringing to its customers new
"eco"-ideas (economical & ecological)! What does EX-P mean by creating a PP
product which is environmentally friendly? Watch the video by clicking on this link "EX-P Green"
and find out how it is possible! Then stop few minutes and think about the various
advantages you could have by using EX-P Green!
EX-P has introduced a new Prim-ex family products which is
able to satisfy the external visual communication needs. You can find out more about them
by visiting our Prim-ex products page.
^Top - 01/12/2007 EXTEN at AVANTEX
Non-Woven Active membrane Composites for High Performance Semo-disposable Garments
At AVANTEX 2007 a unique concept for the manufacture
of semi-disposable, multi-use water-resistant and breathable outdoor garments will be
introcuced. It has been developed by EXTEN S.A., a Swiss company with
expertise in the production of multilayer plastic films and laminates for hygiene,
medical and technical applications.
EXTEN had previous experience of the extrusion and lamination of breathable
monolythic membranes, coextruded for waterproof fabrics under the company’s Smylex
brand. The company has now succeeded in producing a three-layer laminate fabric suitable
for the manufacture of semi-disposable, multi-use multipurpose garments aimed at outdoor
enthusiast.
The laminate consists of a waterproof and breathable film produced with Du Pont
Hytrel® polymers. This membrane is sandwiched between two layers of non-woven
material – one of which is based on Spunlaced ultrasoft polyesther fibres, the other
one is based on Spunlaid hydrophobic polypropylene. The inner non-woven layer plays as a
collector of water vapour – in most cases perspiration – creating a humidity
gradient between inside and outside the jacket; this gradient "push" water
vapour throughout the hydrophilic and breathable Hytrel® membrane for best
evaporation through the nonwoven outerlayer. The outer layer is tear and scrub resistant
and water-repellent: Hytrel® membrane gives the garment an outstanding water-
and wind-proofness thanks to its monolithic physical structure. The finished garment
produced under the Exten concept guarantees long term water-resistance and breathability,
but is not washable.
EXTEN is convinced there is a vast market potential for high-performance
semi-disposable outdoor wear, where the user receives the benefits associated with premium
garments, in terms of weatherability and comfort, in a much more cost effective offering,
coming from lower raw material costs (NW vs fabric) and high speed process typical of NW
converting industry.
This new concept will create a market demand in daily life for sportswear garments,
when high performance at low cost is requested for just-in-case usage and/or for
membership/gadget articles.
^Top - 11/09/2006 Dupont & Exten lancent le vêtement
d'extérieur semi-jetable!
Read the articles:
- Tex News by France
Textile
- M&T2 Modes et Tecniques
^Top - 24/07/2006 Exten has introduced at ISPO SUMMER '06 - Munich
- a new concept of garments!!
Exten has introduced at ISPO
SUMMER '06 - Munich - a new concept of Multiuse / Multipurpose Water
Resistant & Breathable garments out of NonWovens & Active Membrane.
It is the perfect synthesis between high performance breathable water-proof active
membranes used in sport high duty garments and NonWoven converting technology typical
of single-use products.
Read more...
^Top - 06/07/2006 how is Exten dealing with REACH? Download our temporary statement!
It seems that REACH will not strongly affect our industry, however Exten does not overlook it and will pay its attention on it! In the meanwhile you can here download our first temporary statement and you can get some more information by reading these two documents (reach in brief and questions and answres on REACH)
^Top - 03/07/2006 How will it impact on polymers? Download REACH in brief!
A draft law known as Reach - Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals - has been described as the most important EU legislation for 20 years...read BBC article
^Top - 02/06/2006 Extra production capacity to Ex-P
It is now about one year since the start of production at Ex p division in Exten.
During this period Ex p established a net of agents around Europe, contacted many customers and established commercial relations with many of them. This was due to the quality of the Ex p material and the very special service given to the customers.
The printing market which is very demanding on the short deliveries, can benefit from the Ex p conditions which deliver special size orders within 6-12 working days. Many customers are stating that this specially convenient service allow them to respond better to their customers need , and increases their turn over.
In order to be able to continue with the same strategy, an increase of the production capacity was needed.
During the month of June a new extrusion line shall arrive to Ex p and it is estimated to finish the installation and the start up by august and then to start servicing the customers with this additional line.
^Top - 01/01/2006 20 gsm laminate
The new 20 g/sqm textile backsheet is now available. Made of PP Spunbond and PO film, can be used as textile backsheet of baby diapers, sanitary napkins & incontinence products.
^Top - 01/06/2005 EX-P, the new division at Exten
this new division deals with extrusion technology for the production of PP sheets in various thicknesses, embossings, sizes and colors.
A large investment was made both in equipment and personnel for the project, and with state of the art extruders, EX-P has the ability to supply high quality products for the printing and packaging markets.
The production site was built according to the BRC standards in order to allow the EX-P products to be used in the food packaging industry.
The EX-P team is well aware of the importance of high service level, and is constantly thriving to satisfy its customers.