Nonwoven Product Market and Technology Expertise
We have specialized industry knowledge in nonwoven markets and technologies.
MARKET EXAMPLES:
- Hygiene absorbent products
- Wipes
- Medical and industrial potective apparel
- Geotextiles
- Roofing and construction materials
- Other consumer and industrial nonwoven applications
TECHNOLOGY EXAMPLES:
- Spunbonded and Spunmelt
- Carded
- Airlaid Pulp
- Wetlaid
- Needlepunched
- Spunlaced
- Other nonwoven web formation and bonding processes
Expertise in Key Raw Materials Used in Hygiene and Nonwoven Products
We continually monitor the trends in performance, prices, technology developments, usage and the supply/demand outlook for the following key raw materials.
RAW MATERIALS FOR HYGIENE PRODUCTS
- Nonwovens of all types by hygiene product components
- Superabsorbent powder, fiber, polymer and raw materials to produce superabsorbent
- Fluff pulp and specialty pulp grades
- Adhesives and raw materials to produce adhesives
- Barrier, apertured, breathable, embossed and elastic films
- Elastic laminates of all types
- Spandex, synthetic and natural rubber strands/bands
- Fluid acquisition and distribution layers of all types
- Hygiene packaging materials
RAW MATERIALS FOR NONWOVENS
- Polymers for extrusion (polyolefin, polyethylene, polyester and co-polymers)
- Staple fiber – synthetic and natural (polypropylene, polyester, nylon, bicomponent and splittable fiber, cotton, rayon/viscose, glass)
- Pulp and tissue
- Adhesives and Binders
- Additives and Surface Treatments