2024

Company to use recycled performance fibers in cloth filler for mattress applications As part of its ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and to help its customers satisfy consumer demand for more eco-friendly mattresses, Precision Textiles has partnered with Unifi, Inc., the makers of Repreve recycled performance fiber to use the company’s recycled polyester yarn in the […]

[Virtual Tour] Spunbond and Hydroentangling Lab The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) at North Carolina State University offers state-of-the-art technology and deep expertise in spunmelt nonwovens. The following virtual tour walks you through the capability housed within NWI’s Spunbond and Hydroentangling Lab.   About Spunbond Nonwovens Spunbond nonwoven materials are advantageous for a wide range of applications due

The Lenzing Group, a global supplier of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has once again been recognized for its sustainability performance and its active contribution to transforming the industry towards a circular economy. The rating agency MSCI awarded Lenzing an “AA” rating for the third time in a row, placing Lenzing among

The global water purification market is fast-moving with continuous advancements in technologies and applications. There is an increased focus on more sustainable solutions to address the growing concerns about water quality and the need for reliable water purification solutions. Ahlstrom supports the water purification market and contributes to the availability of clean water by launching

INDA-sponsored award will be presented at WOW Conference INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced that nominations are open for the 2024 World of Wipes Innovation Award. This Award recognizes a product or technology in the wipes sector that creatively uses nonwovens. The Award will be presented at the World of Wipes® (WOW)

 Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leaders from WPT Nonwovens Corp. to cut the ribbon on the company’s new $19.5 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ohio County, a project that is creating 35 new well-paying Kentucky jobs. “There has never been a better time to grow your business here in the commonwealth and take

Global Nonwovens Market Report Global demand for nonwovens is forecast to increase by 3.1% per year to 14.1 million metric tons in 2027. Improving standards of living will boost demand for nonwovens used in consumer and medical products, with expanding manufacturing activity further driving gains in a variety of durable goods applications. Market value is

Qvin™, the biotechnology research company that developed the first and only healthcare service that collects menstrual blood samples as an alternative to traditionally collected venous blood draws, today announced FDA clearance of its Q-Pad™ and A1c Test. The clearance makes it possible for the millions of women in America who live with diabetes to receive

Ontex Group NV, a leading international provider of personal hygiene solutions, has launched a baby swim pants line for retailers based on its growing baby pants manufacturing platform HappyFitTM. Ontex engineers have designed these swim pants to remain comfortable in water without swelling and staying in place thanks to side elastics and a soft and