Nonwovens / Technical Textiles
Nonwovens 2021 and what to expect in 2022 and beyond…
In 2020 and 2021 much of the focus of the nonwovens industry has understandably been on single-use applications for PPE, sanitizing, healthcare and hygiene.
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MonforClean brings big savings for Albarrie
Albarrie – a major player in North America’s industrial nonwovens industry – is now benefiting from one of the first Monforts Montex stenter installations equipped with the full range of MonforClean heat recovery and exhaust air purification technologies.
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ANDRITZ to supply a high-capacity spunlace line to Biosphere, Ukraine
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from the leading Ukrainian manufacturer of household and hygiene products, Biosphere Corporation, to deliver its first complete neXline spunlace line.
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HeiQ announces the launch of a new dual action textile cooling technology, HeiQ Cool, the world’s first textile technology to deliver both instant contact cooling and continuous evaporative cooling.
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CFI.co (Capital Finance International), a print journal and online resource reporting on business, economics and finance with a focus on the drivers behind change, annually awards individuals and organizations that contribute significantly to the convergence of economies and add value for all stakeholders.
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Deadline for prestigious IDEA® Achievement Awards has been extended
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and Nonwovens Industry Magazine have extended the due date for nominations for the prestigious IDEA® Achievement Awards. IDEA® is the preeminent event for the nonwovens and engineered fabrics conference and exposition and will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida USA, March 28-31, 2022.
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Fibertex Personal Care is able to supply ISCC Plus (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) certified nonwovens from both Malaysia and Denmark, an important contribution to a more sustainable and responsible supply chain. The newly achieved certification also applies to supplies from the Malaysian based print business unit – Innowo Print.
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SABIC’s journey toward localizing the production of hygiene and personal protection equipment reached an important milestone when a local medical products company applied its polymer solutions to produce N95 masks in Saudi Arabia for the first time.
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VEOCEL™ Insights: A mission to prevent marine pollution
Over the last 10 to 15 years, sewage blockages have become a serious problem, as many non-degradable products are flushed down the toilet due to product labelling that could be considered misleading. Therefore, Water UK created the “Fine to Flush” symbol – an official standard introduced in 2019 to identify which wet wipes can be flushed down toilets safely. The VEOCEL™ brand is proud to announce moist toilet tissue (MTT) wipes utilizing VEOCEL™ branded lyocell fibers with Eco Disperse technology have received the “Fine to Flush” certification from Water UK.
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VEOCEL™ brand awarded “Fine to Flush” certification from Water UK
In the UK, many non-degradable products are flushed down the toilet with Thames Water UK having to clear 75,000 blockages from its network of sewers each year, at a cost of £18 million. Over the last 10 to 15 years these blockages have become even worse, due to the increase in different types of wet wipes and labelling that can be considered misleading.
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ANDRITZ to supply two baby diaper lines to Fouani, Nigeria
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Fouani, Nigeria, to supply two baby diaper lines for its facilities in Lagos.
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Berry named one of America’s most responsible companies
Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY) Berry is honored to be named number 35 out of 2,000 public companies on America’s Most Responsible Companies presented by Newsweek and global research firm Statista, Inc. Berry secured the number four spot on the list within its respective industry. The list includes the top 500 most responsible companies in the United States across fourteen industry subcategories. Companies were evaluated on their publicly available performance data for the three areas of ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance).
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INDA excited to announce updated value proposition to guide industry’s dynamic future
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, today announced it has updated its value proposition to grow the nonwovens industry and establish its global leadership and versality in delivering essential, environmentally-responsible materials and products.
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First post-lockdown edition of Techtextil India garners impressive responsive from the industry
After three-days of hardcore product sourcing and business networking, Techtextil India 2021 in Mumbai concluded in a strong and positive note. The trade fair emerged as a crucial meeting place for the technical textile players to rebuild their supplier links, promote industry integration and engage in lucrative knowledge exchange.
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