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Environmental news and technical innovation in the nonwovens sector
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TFP

Recycled carbon replacing glass

Technical Fibre Products is now successfully recycling carbon fibre composites into high value nonwovens.

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absorbent core

Prior art at the core of the issue

There is no doubt that the trend towards thinner cores in absorbent hygiene products will continue, since consumers see the value of both better fitting diapers and the less conspicuous adult incontinence and femcare articles they make possible.

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Spunbond

US$50 million Fitesa expansion

Fitesa – which has recently introduced a a bicomponent spunbond consisting of Braskem’s I’m Green 100% biobased polyethylene and NatureWorks’ 100% biobased Ingeo PLA – is to invest a further US$50 million at its plant in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

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Mogul

Bico PET advance for Mogul

Mogul is starting production of new core/sheath type bicomponent  PET/CoPET spunbond line which will enhance the wide range of products already offered by the company – from spunbond and meltblown to spunlace and apertured films and laminates.

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HB Fuller

Full Care adhesives in the spotlight

HB Fuller’s hot melt adhesive product innovation and technical leadership in the nonwoven hygiene market has been recognised with the New Product Innovation Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan.

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Eco Textile Labelling Guide 2014
Eco Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014
 
The publishers of Sustainable Nonwovens will publish a new, updated and improved version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014.

The printed ETLG is a 100 + page  A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain.

As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing standards.

New additions will also include information on water standards, energy use, and sections on disposal and biodegradability.
SNW front coverADVERTISE 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.

 Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
Natureworks

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Plastic bags

From plastic bags to carbon nanotubes

A process for turning waste plastic bags into carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is being developed at the University of Adelaide in Australia.

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Unicharm

Unicharm's inclusive growth' on track

Japan's Unicharm has started construction of a new US$47 million diaper plant at the Sri City Special Economic Zone in Chennai, India.

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Plant opening ceremony

Russia ups PP capacity by 40%

Production commenced at one of the world’s biggest polypropylene factories near Tobolsk in the Tyumen region of Russia this week – an event that could see the country become a net exporter of the material.

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Biotechnology Research and Information Network

Bio-route to industrial alginates

The Biotechnology Research and Information Network AG, based in Zwingenberg, Germany – has formed a new research alliance with  the Hohenstein Institute, cellulosic fibres specialist Kelheim Fibres and medical textiles manufacturer Rökona to advance the biotechnical production and modification of speciality alginates.

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Car

Tailor-made for better acoustics

Nonwoven felt blanks for bulkhead and floor components in vehicles are being manufactured by a new rotating injection fibre process developed at Autoneum in Switzerland.

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Eco Textile Labelling Guide 2014
Eco Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014
 
The publishers of Sustainable Nonwovens will publish a new, updated and improved version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014.

The printed ETLG is a 100 + page  A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain.

As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing standards.

New additions will also include information on water standards, energy use, and sections on disposal and biodegradability.
SNW front coverADVERTISE 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.

 Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
Natureworks

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Wellman

Major investment at Wellman

Wellman International – the leading supplier of recycled polyester to the global nonwovens industry – has marked 40 years of successful operation in Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland with the announcement of a new €5 million manufacturing line.

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Cotton Leads

Union of responsibility

Cotton Australia and Cotton Incorporated are joining forces to raise awareness of the responsible growing practices among cotton producers in both Australia and the United States.

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Andritz

New Andritz pilot line in Wuxi

Andritz Nonwoven has opened a new technical centre in Wuxi, China,  housing an industrial scale needlepunch pilot line and a new grinding shop.

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HV

European expansion for H&V

Hollingsworth & Vose announced at last week’s Filtech show in Wiesbaden, Germany, that it will add NanoWave filtration media production capability at its plant in Hatzfeld, Germany to support the rapid growth in demand for high performance filter media.

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Lobster

Cleaning up with polyelectrolytes

German researchers have developed an easy and inexpensive method of fixing high amounts of polyelectrolytes onto polyester nonwovens that could prove useful in removing chromate from groundwater and soil.

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Eco Textile Labelling Guide 2014
Eco Textile Labelling Guide 2014 - Published May 2014
 
The publishers of Sustainable Nonwovens, in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt and backed by the European Outdoor Group, will publish a new, updated and improved version of the Eco-Textile Labelling Guide in May 2014.

The printed ETLG is a 100 + page  A5 booklet designed for manufacturers, retailers and buyers who are committed to reducing the impact of textiles on the environment and lists all the labels and environmental standards relevant to the global textile and clothing supply chain.

As well as covering raw materials, the 2014 edition of ETLG will offer information on social criteria, such as Fairtrade, Fair labour, SA8000 etc., and textile processing standards.

New additions will also include information on water standards, energy use, and sections on disposal and biodegradability.
SNW front coverADVERTISE 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.

 Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
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vision

Visionary Award finalists announced
 Five new consumer products demonstrating innovation in the use of nonwovens have been nominated for the 2013 Visionary Award.Now in its 12th year, the Visionary Award – which is presented annually to a new consumer product that utilizes nonwoven fabrics in its final form – will be announced at the Vision 2013 Consumer Products Conference, to be held from January 28-31, 2013 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida, USA.

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fauceia

GM recognition for Ziegler
The newly-created General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award has been presented to nonwovens manufacturer Ziegler, headquartered in Achern, Germany.

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lenzing

Technical drive at Lenzing
As part of a drive to open up the use of its fibres in new technical applications, in addition to their already extensive use in wipes, Lenzing’s nonwovens business has recently installed a new pilot facility at its plant in Heilgenkreuz, Austria.

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meltblown

New meltblown filter media addition
A new meltblown production line has been installed at Sandler’s Schwarzenbach/Saale plant in German in just four months.

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propex

Carpet backing technology patented
Propex has secured a US patent for the yarn manufacturing technology it developed and currently uses in its proprietary EX3 lightweight carpet backings.

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SNW media Kit

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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RST attracts US Air Force
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Lenzing

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mitsubishi

Mitsubishi opts for V-Lap
 Teijin’s V-Lap lightweight, sound-absorbing polyester nonwovens have been selected for use in the floor carpet of the new Mitsubishi Outlander, a midsize crossover vehicle launched in Japan in October.

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fauceia

Lean concepts from Faurecia
At a recent financial summit in London, Tier 1 automotive supplier Faurecia showcased its latest technologies and materials that are enabling car makers to achieve up to 22kg in weight savings.

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korea

Sanitary pad first for Tencel
Korea’s Yejimiin is introducing a new generation of sanitary pads – Wood Stories Tencel – the first pad on the market to feature a top sheet based on 100% Tencel nonwovens. In addition to its availability in Korea, it will be exported to the US for Korean women living there.

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edana

EDANA and INDA look to the future
Welcoming David Rousse as the newly-announced president of INDA to a meeting in Brussels, Pierre Wiertz, general manager of EDANA, expressed congratulations on his appointment and underscored the positive relationship and joint projects delivered by the two associations.

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SAP

New SAP for agriculture
The superabsorbent polymers that have been combined with nonwovens to make today’s absorbent hygiene products so effective are being extended to agricultural use.

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SNW media Kit

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
 
 
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