Sustainable Nonwovens 12.11.15

China nonwovens industry insight

China’s nonwovens industry needs a change in development patterns and growth momentum – both reliant on investment – according to the president of the China Nonwovens and Industry Textiles Association.

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New wet wipes dispenser set to roll

The wet wipes marketplace will have a new stallholder in 2016 if Hong Kong-based tissue products manufacturer, WipeMeWorld, completes its mission to launch the first disposable flushable wet-wipes-on-a- roll. Company founder Ronen Cojocaru spoke to Sustainable Nonwovens.  

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Evonik to license ultrathin diaper technology

German technology company Evonik, which supplies superabsorbent polymers, has announced plans to license a new nonwoven technology, which it claims, eliminates fluff pulp to make diapers ultra-thin, while improving absorption performance and reducing overall production costs.

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Kelheim Fibres spotlights flushability issues

Public awareness of the problems caused by moist cleaning wipes disposed of in the toilet is still limited, despite extensive press coverage.

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