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Report: Nanofiber market growth driven by technical textiles
March 4th, 2016
The nanofiber market is expected to show significant growth, says a report by Pune, India-based Sandler Research. Many solution providers are developing improved technology and new techniques, showcasing their capabilities to provide comprehensive nanofiber solutions, analysts say. The analysts forecast that the global nanofiber market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of […]
Nonwovens market to see $47.7 billion by 2020
February 4th, 2016
The non-woven fabrics and textiles market is expected to be valued at $47.7 billion by 2020, up from a $32.7 billion market value in 2015, according to a report released by market analysts in India. The report—“Nonwoven Fabrics/Textiles Market by Technology (Spunmelt, Wet Laid, Dry Laid, Others), Material (PP, PET, PE, Rayon, Wood Pulp, Others) […]
SINCE/ANEX expo set for Shanghai
May 20th, 2015
More than 400 companies are expected to exhibit at the 16th Shanghai International Nonwovens Conference & Exhibition (SINCE), combined with Asia Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference (ANEX), running at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center this month. It is Asia's largest exhibition of nonwoven materials, technology and equipment. For 30 years, the conference has […]
Rethinking cotton in nonwovens
April 10th, 2015
Sustainability concerns and better processes are making the use of cotton in nonwovens more attractive. The words “cotton” and “advanced textiles” have not, typically, been used in the same breath. There are some good reasons for that, including the price tag. But new processes for integrating small amounts of cotton into engineered nonwoven fabrics could […]
Sustayn™ by Spilfyter® launched
October 23rd, 2013
NPS Nonwovens, a division of NPS Corp., Green Bay, Wis., is introducing new, state-of-the-art absorbent products branded as Sustayn™ by Spilfyter®. These products are produced from 100 percent recycled polypropylene, and all of the packaging components are made from 100 percent recycled materials, as well. “At the very beginning of the development process, we envisioned […]
Freudenberg showcases eco-friendly nonwovens
July 1st, 2013
Freudenberg Nonwovens introduces its innovative and eco-friendly nonwoven product Lutradur® ECO made with REPREVE® recycled PET resin. REPREVE is a brand made with recycled materials, including plastic bottles, to the highest quality standards in the industry, with certifications that ensure product integrity. Lutradur ECO has the same outstanding product properties, such as dimensional stability, high […]
AATCC, USA and TecniTex Nonwovens present conference in October
June 26th, 2013
AATCC, USA will partner with Bangalore, India-based TecniTex Nonwovens Pvt. Ltd. in conducting an international conference on “Advances in Fibers, Finishes, Technical Textiles and Nonwovens, Oct. 1-2, 2013 in Mumbai, India. This international conference will focus on emerging themes such as: Technical Textiles Nonwovens & Composites Functional Finishes Sustainability across the Textile Supply Chain Advancements […]
New Fibertect® better at toxins cleanup
June 25th, 2013
A new version of Fibertect®, a nonwoven decontamination wipe created by researchers at Texas Tech University, has proven more viable at cleaning up a nerve chemical surrogate than the decontamination substance currently used by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), which is being phased out. Seshadri Ramkumar, lead investigator on the project and inventor of […]
Atmospheric plasma increases breathability of spunbond nonwoven fabrics
June 24th, 2013
A study conducted by Texas Tech University and Enercon Industries Corp. has determined that when spunbond polypropylene nonwoven fabrics are pretreated with atmospheric plasma it increases the breathability of the fabric. Atmospheric plasma treatment increases the number of pores and enlarges the pore size of the fabric improving the diffusion of vapor between the filaments […]
The growing nonwovens market
November 1st, 2012
The increasing versatility and functionality of nonwoven fabrics is expanding their market reach with new technologies and new applications The constant drive to bring costs down and performance up has made nonwovens a key player in the textile industry, penetrating markets traditionally dominated by woven fabrics. Sustainability, durability, versatile functionality and cost-efficient production are all […]