Nonwovens

29th Mar 2019

Germany-based Sandler AG has reported an increase in sales to €322 million in 2018. With this positive year-end result, the company strengthens its position among the largest nonwovens manufacturers worldwide. Celebrating its 140th anniversary, Sandler will continue to focus on the expansion of the two company locations in Schwarzenbach and Perry in...

28th Mar 2019

Lenzing has announced the introduction of Eco Cycle technology under its specialty nonwoven brand, Veocel. Eco Cycle technology is a testament to the Veocel brand’s commitment to driving sustainability and circularity in the nonwoven industry. Lenzing is known for responsible production of specialty fibres made from the renewable raw material wood.

25th Mar 2019

Asahi Kasei, a Japanese chemical company, will expand production capacity for spunbond nonwovens in Thailand through the addition of a new production line at its subsidiary Asahi Kasei Spunbond Co, Ltd (AKST). Together with the two existing lines, the third line of 15,000 tons/year will raise total capacity for spunbond at AKST to 50,000 tons/year.

25th Mar 2019

INDA, the association of the nonwoven fabrics industry serving the nonwovens/engineered fabrics firms, is seeking presentations for the fifth edition of Hygienix. The event for industry professionals across the supply chain in the absorbent hygiene and personal care markets will be held from November 11-14, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Houston hotel, in...

23rd Mar 2019

The Lycra Company, an innovator and producer of fibre and technology solutions for apparel and hygiene industries and specialty chemicals, will unveil T859 Lycra HyFit fibre, its latest spandex/elastane innovation for the global personal care industry at IDEA 2019 to be held from March 25-29 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Florida, US.

22nd Mar 2019

Bruckner will display latest nonwoven machinery at Techtextil exhibition. The leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens will be held from May 14-17, 2019, in Frankfurt, Germany. Bruckner is the leading supplier of film-stretching machines on the world market, working for both the packaging sector and for technical...

22nd Mar 2019

Hayat Kimya, a part of Turkish conglomerate Hayat Group, has started its operations in Kenya by launching the Molfix baby diaper brand. Hayat will market two varieties of Molfix diapers - Molfix day/night diapers and Molfix baby pants. Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has certified Molfix diapers which carry the diamond-for-quality mark on its packs.

20th Mar 2019

Sandler AG, the nonwovens manufacturer, will showcase its broad range of hygiene products, wipes, and technical applications, among them nonwovens that take account of sustainability, at this year’s IDEA show in Miami, FL, to be held from March 25-28. The focus of this year’s trade fair participation for Sandler will be on nonwovens for topsheet...

16th Mar 2019

Technical Absorbents is set to display new SAF superabsorbent fabrics at Techtextil exhibition in hall 4.2, stand B20. The leading technical textiles and nonwovens trade fair will be held from May 14-17, 2019, at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. Technical Absorbents, headquartered in the UK, manufactures super absorbent fibre materials, fabrics, and yarn.