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The EU’s misallocation of biomass
The EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED) is hindering the development of materials use and consequently the entire creation of a bio-based European economy, according to Michael Carus, managing director of Germany’s Nova Institute.
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New flexibility in 3D
A polyester filament commonly employed for medical sutures, mouth guards, prosthetics and specialised nonwovens has now been adapted for 3D printing by Makerbot.
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EcoStar for improved felts
With 13% less cross-sectional area than a standard felting needle, and with its stabilising edge profiles, Groz-Beckert‘s new EcoStar not only requires less penetration strength but also has a longer service life, enabling a more even product surface and improved fibre transportation.
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Initiatives at John Lewis
Nonwovens are now playing a modest but growing role in the waste management strategy of the John Lewis Partnership.
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Taking a tip from disposables
Garment making-up has always been the bottleneck in traditional textile manufacturing and little has changed in sewing machine technology for many decades.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY – Development Manager • NIRI, Leeds – UK.
As nonwoven materials specialists we help organisations develop commercially-viable nonwoven fabrics and products. This involves improving the performance of existing nonwoven components or developing completely new materials and technologies.
As Development Manager, you will apply your scientific knowledge, technical skills and initiative to help deliver new or improved products. Working in close cooperation with our customers and managing an experienced technical team, you will help ensure projects are delivered to a very high technical standard, on time and to budget.
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 ADVERTISE with Sustainable Nonwovens
It’s no longer a case of ‘business as usual’ for the global nonwovens industry.
Big changes are taking place, impacting on everything from the raw materials used and the processes developed, to the role nonwovens will play in existing and future end-use products for myriad markets.
SUSTAINABLE NONWOVENS shares these changes, and advertising in the web-site and printed magazine combination will ensure that your company is seen as one of the pioneers in the fast moving sector of the industry.
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