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Impeccable credentials for Suominen
As part of its commitment to sustainability throughout the supply chain, Suominen has announced that three of its European manufacturing plants have now achieved FSC and PEFC certifications.
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Gamechanger for synthetic leather
Globally, more than four billion square metres of PU (polyurethane) synthetic leather are manufactured each year, according to the China Synthetic Leather Association, with 90% of it manufactured in China and nonwovens the primary coating substrate.
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Nanocellulose to compete with carbon?
Japan is now taking nanocellulose extremely seriously, with around 100 companies actively involved in working together to develop it as a next generation material.
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Donaldson acquires UAE firm
Donaldson is to acquire Northern Technical, the Middle East’s largest manufacturer of gas turbine air filter intake systems based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Attention to detail for the BMW i
A range of recycled nonwovens and textiles are employed in the new 11-piece multi-functional accessories collection from BMW i.
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NEXT ISSUE: SEPTEMBER 2014
Sweeping change: Is China really surging ahead in the areas of both innovation and sustainable development? Flushable wipes: Strong enough to do their job but weak enough to disperse in water? Carbon fibre leader: The ongoing repercussions of BMW’s ambitious i Series programme. Closed loop care: Big opportunities for manufacturers of renewable nonwovens for hospitals and institutions. Electrospun SAPs: BASF reports a high surface area and improved fluid absorption and retention properties with a new technique for making SAP nanofibres. Cradle-to-gate LCA study on a new spunbond and pulp technology.
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