Aircraft seating with Ultem fibres
Superior performance at a lower weight and lower cost can be achieved by airlines with Ultra-ProTechtor from National Nonwovens – a new single-polymer fire-blocker for aircraft seating dress covers.

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Pantyliner debut for Tencel
Yejimiin of Korea has introduced a new generation of pantyliners – the first on the market to feature a nonwoven top sheet based on 100% Tencel.

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Single polymer SBS with Tyvek
US hospitals produce over 5.9 million tons of waste each year – with very little of it being recycled.

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Cotton Inc. joins Sustainability Consortium
Cotton Incorporated has joined The Sustainability Consortium – an independent group of organisations working to develop tools to improve the sustainability of consumer products jointly administered by the University of Arkansas and Arizona State University.

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Oil and the options
There is little doubt that big changes are taking place in many industries, and among other developments, Procter & Gamble’s announcement that it eventually intends to switch to 100% renewable or recycled materials in all of its products – and 25% by 2020 – suggests the nonwovens sector, or at least that serving consumer disposables, will be significantly

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ADVERTISE with Sustainable Nonwovens
In the second decade of the 21st Century, it’s no longer a question of just ‘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 will reflect these changes, and advertising in the new 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.

Call David Jagger on: +44 1977 708488 for more details.

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Embossable EasyLife in China
Ahlstrom’s latest EasyLife nonwoven wallcoverings are continually being developed to minimise their environmental impact, and now new embossable materials offer the opportunity to create 3D design effects.

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Green roofing and Colbond
Low & Bonar has announced the acquisition of Xero Flor International GmbH, a long-established supplier of green roof solutions, based in Germany.

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Minister to address industry dynamics
The Dynamics of Progress’ is the title of the summer seminar being organised by the UK’s Nonwovens Network, with headline-hitting Muslim cabinet minister Baroness Warsi – known as the “Tory peer who never plays it safe” – confirmed as its keynote speaker.

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Modifying biofibres for better webs
Kimberly-Clark has secured a patent for a new method of forming high-performance biodegradable fibres.

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EDANA’s Gothenburg agenda
The eco-efficient functionalisation of nonwovens and the use of renewable/bio-based materials are among the key themes at EDANA’s 6th Nonwovens Research Academy, which takes place from April 19-20 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Ford using kenaf in new Escape
The door bolster of the all-new Ford Escape is made from composites of 50/50 kenaf and polypropylene.

Biopolymer World Congress
As you may have already heard, the Biopolymer World Congress 2012 has become one of the not-to-be-missed biopolymer events of the year that is delivering engaging, thought-provoking speakers and world-renowned leaders. The Congress is not only providing top quality education, we have designed excellent opportunities to network with other industry professionals and biopolymer industry leaders.

There are many reasons to attend the Biopolymer World Congress and John Williams, Head of Materials for Energy & Industry, from the NNFCC is one of them! Come see John and his panel, “Policy Panel Discussion – an Interactive Discussion on Global, International, and National Policy Initiatives and Issues”. For more information on John’s session or the latest programme, speakers, sponsors/exhibitors visit: www.biopolymerworld.com.

NNFCC members receive a 30% discount off the standard delegate rates. Must register by 30 March to qualify for the 30% off discount. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive the special promotional code.

 

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ADVERTISE with Sustainable Nonwovens
In the second decade of the 21st Century, it’s no longer a question of just ‘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 will reflect these changes, and advertising in the new 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.

Call David Jagger on: +44 1977 708488 for more details.

More info here