Performance Nonwovens

Low density polypropylene

1 December 2009

Foamed polypropylene (PP) fibres have lower densities and increased roughness and can be used to make nonwovens that have a better web coverage and so improved barrier properties, according to Europea

Nanofibres now an option for Nonwovens Research Lab

1 October 2009

The Nonwovens Research Lab at The University of Tennessee (UTNRL) says it has added nanofibre meltblowing capabilities to its 15 cm (six inches) line.

Heat-resistant polyphenylene sulphide fabric is dimensionally stable

1 October 2009

A Japanese company has developed a nonwoven that is made from polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) fibres and claims that it does not need to apply subsequent thermal treatment to make the fabric dimensionall

Faster, cheaper hydroentangled fabrics

1 September 2009

Kimberly-Clark has patented a process that the company claims is a fast, cheap and reliable way of making hydroentangled nonwovens from relatively stiff fibres.

Cushioning material for swimwear

1 August 2009

Teijin Fibers Ltd of Japan has developed what it describes as the world's first polyester-based cushioning material for swimwear bra cups.

Protective clothing--a high growth market for nonwovens

1 June 2009

From medical drapes in hospitals to suits to protect wearers in nuclear, biological and chemical attacks--nonwovens can be engineered to shield against a wide range of threats, while also keeping the

Searching for alternatives to petrochemical fibres in nonwovens

1 June 2009

Despite the many advantages of standard polypropylene and polyester with respect to the processing of nonwovens, efforts continue globally to replace them with alternatives such as bioplastics or natu

Resilient market for European nonwovens machinery makers

1 May 2009

Suppliers to the nonwovens industry are looking to capitalize on new initiatives in China that are aimed at boosting industrial activity.

Advanced Materials Laboratory for TexasTech University

1 May 2009

The Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Texas Tech University (TIEHH) has opened a new, state-of-the-art fabric laboratory to help researchers continue creating products that can protect bo

Investment in medical grade needlepunched nonwovens line

1 May 2009

NonWoven Solutions LLC has installed a production line inside its newly constructed 0.37 ha (40 000 square feet) facility in Lakemoor, Illinois, USA.

Reducing jet streaks in hydroentangled webs

1 April 2009

Researchers in the USA have developed a method to reduce the effects of jet streaks in hydroentangled webs and say that their approach offers other advantages too.

Hydroentanglement for large, continuous filaments

1 March 2009

A means of making hydroentangled fabrics using relatively large, continuous filaments while operating at rates of production substantially the same as spunlaid processes is the goal of work at Polymer

Wipe for warfare agents and hazardous chemicals

1 January 2009

Emergency workers and military personnel charged with cleaning up chemical warfare agents and toxic chemicals have a new tool to call on: a decontamination wipe developed by researchers at The Institu

Strong growth predicted for nonwovens in the Middle East

1 December 2008

The varied markets of the Middle East and North Africa, in addition to Turkey and Israel, offer vast potential for both hygienic disposables and functional nonwovens for construction projects, accordi

Nonwoven composites: the benefits of winning combinations

1 December 2008

Due to their origins as hybrids - combining materials and processes from the disparate fields of textiles, plastics, paper and glass - nonwovens can make further progress in the wider field of industr

Nonwoven options for liquid filtration introduced at Filtrex

1 December 2008

With the increasing importance of water purification and wastewater treatments, a wide range of performance filter media have been developed.

Fabric with regions of differing densities

1 December 2008

A nonwoven that intentionally contains regions with differing fibres densities has been developed by Milliken & Co of Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.

Spray method integrates micro- and nanofibres in composite nonwovens

1 November 2008

Irema Filter is to introduce a process for manufacturing composite meltblown nonwovens that - claims the company based in Pavelsbach, Germany - fully integrates nanofibres within the whole depth of th

Self-extinguishing fabric for mattresses developed

1 October 2008

A hydroentangled nonwoven that is designed to self extinguish when burned has been developed by Polymer Group Inc (PGI) of Charlotte,North Carolina,USA.

Hydrodynamic needling method

1 October 2008

A method for producing a nonwoven material by hydrodynamic needling has been developed by Fleissner.

Conjugate electrospinning device

1 September 2008

Two Korean inventors have jointly developed a conjugate electrospinning device capable of making two or more kinds of continuous filament nanofibre, processing two or more different polymers simultane

US research laboratory formed to help industry

1 September 2008

The University of Tennessee has consolidated the 15 cm (six inch) and 50 cm (twenty inch) melt-blowing pilot lines and the analytical laboratory of its Textiles and Nonwovens Development Center (TANDE

New nonwoven processes and products on display in Geneva

1 June 2008

Index, held every three years, continues to underline the strength of the European nonwovens industry when it comes to constant innovation and the drive into new markets.

High performance nonwovens make gains in transportation

1 June 2008

From replacing tufted carpets in North America to substituting for polyurethane foam seating in Japan, nonwovens continue to find new applications in cars and trains, where they can add new functions

PolymerGroup introduces Spinlace to Europe at Index 08

1 May 2008

The first commercial use of Polymer Group Inc's (PGI's) Spinlace(r) material in Europe has been unveiled.

Hydroentangled composite for polishing wipes

1 May 2008

A hydroentangled integrated nonwoven comprising continuous filaments that are not bonded and synthetic staple fibres has been developed by inventors at SCA Hygiene Products in Sweden specifically for

Are the days of petrochemical-based nonwovens numbered?

1 May 2008

Cellulosic capacity is up and raw materials from biomass are emerging fast.

Improved electroblowing process for nanofibrewebs

1 March 2008

DuPont has revealed an electroblowing process designed to form webs of nanofibres (International PatentWO 2006/071977).

US engineers electrospin oil-repellent materials

1 February 2008

Materials that can repel oils and could have many applications in aviation, space travel and hazardous waste cleanup have been developed at the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology (MIT) in Cambridge,

The new frontiers for nonwovens in building and construction

1 December 2007

Substantial building projects in both Russia and China are proving suitable platforms for companies, such as DuPont and Owens Corning, to demonstrate the benefits of using nonwovens in these types of

Softer, stronger spunbonds with improved heat sealing

1 October 2007

DuPont says it has developed spunbond webs with better strength, softness and improved heat sealing qualities.

Nanofibre nonwovens find increasing use in advanced filtration

1 September 2007

Falling somewhere between a coating and a conventional layer of material, nanofibres are being added to conventional nonwoven substrates to achieve super-performing particle retention or separation, a

Hydrophilic and hydrophobic patterns on fabrics

1 August 2007

A Spanish company claims to have developed a plasma treatment for giving nonwovens specific hydrophobic and hydrophilic areas.

Sandler products combine different product characteristics

1 July 2007

At last month's Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, nonwovens producer Sandler responded to current wellness trends with special topsheet products made of fibres equipped with botanic

Battery separators--niche market with strong growth potential

1 June 2007

The rapidly changing advanced battery industry could experience the explosive growth usually associated with emerging industries according to US analysts.

Finer spunbond filaments

1 May 2007

Addressing the need for a cheap method of producing spunbond nonwovens with smaller diameter filaments using existing machinery, US-based inventors have devised a two-stage drawing process.

Fireproof mattress covers

1 March 2007

Two UK-based inventors have devised a way to make fireproof nonwoven that has now been patented by a US company.

Attention to detail in cleanrooms and automotive finishing

1 March 2007

While not matching the huge markets for the personal care and household sectors, highly functional and performance-specific nonwoven wipes for niche industrial applications exhibit healthy growth, acc

German producer installs first commercial Spunjet line

1 March 2007

A German nonwovens manufacturer with a tradition of innovation has taken up the challenge of helping Rieter Perfojet to get the best from developing a combination of established technologies--spunbond

Hydroentanglement progress

1 March 2007

An improved form of hydroentanglement can integrate a mixture of continuous filaments, and synthetic and natural staple fibres well, and produce a fabric with reduced asymmetry between its faces and b

Polyester is driving nonwoven advances in both Europe and Japan

1 March 2007

Europe's market for polyester nonwovens is booming, while in Japan, where polyester has long been the fibre of choice for nonwovens, manufacturers are increasingly diversifying to add value to their p

Synthetics and cellulosics working together

1 February 2007

Procter & Gamble Co of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has developed a simple, high-speed process for making an integrated material based on a combination of cellulosic and synthetic fibres.

Printed bags for infusion products

1 February 2007

European Patent EP 1 696 076 discloses a package for infusion products, such as tea or coffee, that can be printed with an identifying logo.

Meltblown fabric

1 January 2007

GE Osmonics Inc has developed a three-dimensional nonwoven of meltblown fibres, for use as a filter medium.

Z-direction folds add loft

1 December 2006

A method for producing a material with ridges or folds in the z-direction is the subject of US Patent 6 635 136, assigned to Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.

Engineered nonwovens used for automotive acoustic insulation

1 December 2006

In the second of a series of regular articles, Adrian Wilson examines the use of high-performance nonwovens in niche industrial applications.

Building and construction booms for industrial nonwovens

1 December 2006

The use of nonwovens in the building industry is booming--as is evident in a number of recent expansion plans announced by manufacturers of products dedicated to this sector, according to our Nonwoven

Dispersible fabrics

1 December 2006

Procter & Gamble Co claims it can make a nonwoven with enough wet tensile strength for practical use that still disperses sufficiently to prevent clogging in the sewage system when it is flushed a

Single-use handkerchiefs

1 November 2006

An Italian inventor has developed a nonwoven for use as a short-life handkerchief.

Barrier construction gives superior separation for batteries and fuel cells

1 October 2006

Polymer Group Inc (PGI) has developed a composite nonwoven structure for use as a separator in batteries and fuel cells.

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