A problem for some nonwovens has, in the past, been web uniformity. George Kellie, director of KellieSolutions and Sustainable Nonwovens editorial advisor explains how this is rapidly changing. "Sustainability has to be at the heart of the strategies of all major material producers as we face a world with rising CO2 levels and scarce raw material resources," he says. "The nonwovens industry is well equipped to take on these challenges and we are seeing the appearance of webs made from bioplastics and natural fibres. These are important changes, but in the real world the greatest change that can made is through progressive lightweighting. Hence our motto – light is good.
Already have an account? Log In
Recommended
Most Popular
Latest Magazine
Features
Nonwovens News talks to Murat Dogru about the upcoming OUTLOOK conference
New line concepts and digital tools are helping nonwovens producers boost output, cut waste and ease labour pressures
New research is exploring the benefits of using PCM impregnated nonwovens for use in composite reinforcements for the construction sector
News
Lenzing to prioritise nonwovens as fibre business reshaped
Turkish yarn manufacturer to enter nonwovens market
Shaping the future of filtration at Filtrex
Other publications from MCL News & Media
