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Below you can find press releases on research projects and services offered by the Hohenstein Institute. Through the support of a wide range of other institutions throughout the textile manufacturing chain, we can support you in your research work and beyond and provide you with the details of experts for interview and specialist authors.

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15/03/2013

No chances for germs
Workwear for the healthcare system

The clothing worn by doctors and nursing staff plays an important role in breaking infection chains in healthcare systems. This has been shown in a study carried out in a hospital in Jerusalem (Israel) which examined the germ contamination of work ... 
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Topic area: Hygiene, environment & medicine, Textile care | 473-EN
21/02/2013

Hohenstein to Present Webinar on Helmet Fit for Safety and Comfort
New 3-D head measurement study helps define parameters for best fit

Hohenstein will present a free webinar on March 7 at 12:00 Noon EST (18:00 CET) to present information on a new 3-D head morphotyping study that will provide better data for helmet design. 
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Topic area: | 472-EN
19/02/2013

Free advertising – with the new OEKO-TEX® Buying Guide
Competition for companies with OEKO-TEX® certificate

With an average of 5000 page views per day and visitors from 165 countries worldwide, the OEKO-TEX® website provides interested companies with OEKO-TEX® certificate with an attractive platform for adding to their own marketing activities by drawing ... 
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Topic area: | 2104-EN
13/02/2013

A close look at hygiene in dental practices
What dentists should observe when processing work clothing

With the use of special bioindicators, dental practices can independently verify whether pathogens are successfully removed from professional clothing in the household washing machine. 
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Topic area: Hygiene, environment & medicine, Textile care | 462-EN
07/02/2013

Helmets with a perfect fit
Better fit and more wearing comfort for head protection for work and leisure

Head protection has become mandatory or at least strongly recommended for many work and leisure activities. Scientists are now working on the prerequisites for helmets offering better fit and more wearing comfort. 
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Topic area: Fit and processing, PPE Personal Protective Equipment | 456-EN