Performance Nonwovens

Albaad Massuot Yitzhak Ltd is to install a wetlace hybrid line from Andritz at its facility in Dimona, Israel, where it will be used to manufacture a wide variety of pulp-based wet wipes.

Digital simulations of the processes through which meltblowns are produced are being used by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics (ITWM) in Kaiserslautern, Germany, to

A range of filter media for the mining and minerals industry lasts longer than conventional media, reducing the frequency with which it needs to be changed, according to its developer, Clear Edge F

A test bench for determining the gas-adsorption performance of filter media has been installed by Ahlstrom-Munksjö at its research and development (R&D) centre in Pont-Evêque, France, as it loo

The global market for meltblown nonwovens has been fundamentally reshaped by the human coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic; demand for such as face masks and medical personal protective equipment (PPE)

A variety of bio-based and compostable polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are to be sent to the Nonwovens Innovation and Research Institute (NIRI) in Leeds, UK, for melt-spinning trials.  

A laboratory-scale spunbond system is to be unveiled at the forthcoming INDEX 2020 nonwovens exhibition by Fibre Extrusion Technology (FET) of Leeds, UK. 

A cellulose-based nonwoven from Suominen of Helsinki, Finland, has received the Fine to Flush Manufacturer’s

Dutch PPE Solutions of Eindhoven, The Netherlands, is producing meltblown filter media using a polypropylene (PP) manufactured from renewable feedstocks by Borealis of Vienna, Austria.  

There will be strong demand for nonwovens in the period up to 2025, according to the seventh edition of a market report jointly published by EDANA of Brussels, Belgium, and the Association of the N

Ahlstrom-Munksjö of Helsinki, Finland, has expanded its FiltEV range⁽¹⁾ of filtration media for use

A cellulose-fibre parchment for the production of such as oxygen-barrier packaging has been launched by Finnish producer of nonwovens, Ahlstrom-Munksjö of Helsinki.   

Wet-laid polyethylene terephthalate (PET) nonwovens that can be printed upon, pleated and embossed easily are being sold for the production of window blinds by Neenah Gessner GmbH of Feldkirchen-We

A versatile line for the production of nonwovens, which is being constructed by rope and netting manufacturer Tufropes, will feature wet-laying, carding and hydroentangling technologies from Trützs

A hydroentanglement line being built by rope and netting manufacturer Tufropes will feature technologies from A.Celli Nonwovens. 

The three finalists for the RISE Innovation Award, the winner of which will be revealed at the eleventh edition of the Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics (RISE)

A range of interlinings, tapes and thermal insulation materials for workwear and protective clothing has been launched by Freudenberg Performance Materials of Weinheim, Germany. 

In response to an increase in demand for its nonwovens from such as the fuel-cell and defence markets, Technical Fibre Products (TFP) has installed a new manufacturing line at its headquarters in K

Glatfelter Corp is to acquire fellow manufacturer of nonwovens, Jacob Holm, for US$308 million, following the signing of a definitive agreement by the two companies. 

A laboratory-scale spunbond line has been installed at the Clothworkers’ Centre for Textile Materials Innovation for Healthcare (CCTMIH) at the University of Leeds in the UK by Fibre Extrusion Tech

An increase in the consumption of disinfecting wipes, driven by the human coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic, consumer and legislative demands to eliminate single-use plastics and growth in the use of

Freudenberg Performance Materials has launched a version of its hydroentangled microfilament fabric (Evolon) that is produced substantially from recycled materials. 

A biodegradable and compostable natural-fibre nonwoven has been launched for use in personal care and baby products (such as cosmetic and baby wipes) by Suominen of Helsinki, Finland.  

Avgol is to make a three-tier investment at its facility in Uzlovaya, Russia, that it says will enhance its ability to supply existing markets for its nonwovens and will help it expand into new are

Nonwoven pads that, when fitted inside battery packs, can absorb fluids that would otherwise shorten the lifespan and hinder the performance of lithium-ion batteries have been launched by Freudenbe

A range of nonwoven backing and facing materials for use in the construction of ceilings has been launched by Ahlstrom-Munksjö of Helsinki, Finland. 

Huafon Microfiber Co Ltd has placed orders with DiloGroup for three complete high-capacity needling lines for its plant in Qidong, China.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö reports that work to double the production capacity at its plant in Malmedy, Belgium, which produces nonwovens for use in wallcoverings, is progressing as planned.

Less than nine months after ordering its first hydroentanglement line for the production of nonwoven roll goods from Andritz Group, Zhejiang Saintyear Textile Co Ltd has placed an order for a secon

DiloGroup is to supply a second web-forming and needling line to Zhejiang Huajiang Science and Technology Co Ltd of Hangzhou, China, for the processing of blends of glass and polypropylene (PP) fib

Producer of needled nonwovens, NOWOtex GmbH & Co KG, can now manufacture polypropylene (PP) filter media for face masks following the commissioning of a meltblowing line at its facility in Eich

Technical fabric manufacturer Nonwovenn reports that, over the last 12 months, it has invested £7 million in its headquarters and production facility in Bridgwater, UK.

A range of filtration media for use in electric vehicles (EVs) has been launched by Ahlstrom-Munksjö of Helsinki, Finland.

The Andritz Group of Graz, Austria, has received orders for a batt-forming line from Italy and a hydroentanglement line from China.

Nonwovens manufacturer, Avgol, and developer of algae-based dyes and fibres, Algaeing, are to develop algae-based products for the dyeing of polyolefin based spunbond and meltblown fabrics.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö is to invest €58 million in a new line for the production of glass-fibre nonwovens for flooring applications at its plant in Madisonville, Kentucky, USA.

A pilot line for the development of meltblown nonwovens has been installed at the Nonwoven Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI) in Leeds, UK, where it will be used for sampling, prototyping a

Ahlstrom-Munksjö plans to manufacture and sell separators based on technology from Soteria Battery Innovation Group (BIG) for lithium-ion batteries following the signing of a marketing licence agre

Jacob Holm reports that its plastic-free nonwoven for wipes (SoftFlush) disintegrates and disperses readily enough in water for it to be awarded

In response to increasing demand for its products, Fibertex Nonwovens of Aalborg, Denmark, has announced that it is investing approximately €40.4 million (DKK300 million) to increase its production

With a global market worth US$51 862 million in 2021, the nonwovens industry faired reasonably well during the human coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic, supplying critical products such as face masks

Nonwovens could soon be manufactured from biodegradable polyolefins through a partnership between Polymateria Global, Avgol and Indorama Ventures.

Amarande SAS is to use an elliptical cylinder pre-needler supplied by Andritz Group to produce heavy felts from shoddy and natural fibres.

A general-purpose face mask (Work Week) made from a bicomponent spunbond (Captur) has been launched by Aries of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

The Albaad Group of Massuot Yitzhak, Israel, is investing around €50 million in a line for the production of biodegradable nonwovens from natural fibres—for use in flushable wipes for a variety of

Two of the leading associations representing the nonwovens industry have reported on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on this sector.

The use of an aramid-fibre nonwoven surfacing veil can significantly improve the abrasion-resistance of composites, according to a recent study undertaken by the manufacturer of the nonwoven, Techn

An antimicrobial spunbond–meltblown–spunbond (SMS) filtration media suitable for the production of face masks has been launched by HeiQ's newly established Advanced Filtration Media business unit.

The production of nonwovens in Greater Europe in 2020 grew by 7.2% in comparison with 2019, reaching a little over 3 Mt (or 85.9 billion square metres), according to figures collected and compiled