Nonwovens manufacturer Sandler will present innovations and initiatives to implement performance and sustainability throughout the product life cycle and beyond.

For the hygiene industry, nonwovens for fluid transport (ADL) as well as backsheets set standards, made from 100% raw materials from renewable sources. In wipes applications, nonwovens made up to 100% from natural fibers offer new alternatives for single-use products in cleaning and personal care. In this segment, Sandler also utilizes its expertise of different production technologies: Latest developments for wipes show the way towards climate neutrality through the use of more energy efficient manufacturing processes. With the established Sandler standard of quality, these substrates combine a soft touch and optimized cleaning owing to an enlarged surface. Owing to the special production process an increased choice of alternative raw materials can be used – including 100% based on renewable sources. In addition, the use of this specific process allows for an up to 70% reduction of CO2 compared to established production processes for wipes substrates.

Together with customers and partners along the supply chain Sandler continues to expand its initiatives for sustainable product solutions, Sandler is also testing ways of recycling and reusing trims or faulty material in the production of its technical nonwovens. Thus keeping resources in a closed cycle, Sandler is implementing the concept of circular economy and reducing the carbon footprint of its products.

Sandler also offers a sustainable solution for the automotive industry: Fast Forward Fabric – the symbiosis of maximum performance and resource conservation.

These textile materials are the base material for a variety of self-supporting moulded parts in interior and exterior applications. Made from 100% polyester with up to 80% post-consumer recycled fibers these nonwovens reduce the use of virgin resources while being fully recyclable themselves at the end of their service life.