Finland’s Suominen has strengthened its position in the sustainable nonwovens market with Hydraspun Circula, the first ever nonwoven made with recycled paper. Hydraspun Circula is biodegradable, plastic-free, and can be used in multiple applications. The product was created in cooperation with Codi group, one of Europe’s leading wet wipe producers.

Drawing from both parties’ industry expertise, the new product offers a variety of applications to meet consumers’ daily needs, Suominen said in a press release.

“It is important for Suominen to continuously develop new sustainable products to be able to offer even more choices to our customers. Hydraspun Circula is a perfect example of how we can develop our nonwovens with innovations and more sustainable raw materials. Hydraspun Circula is also a proof of great product development towards a circular economy without compromising excellent quality and functionalities,” Johanna Kivistö, manager, category management, Europe, said in a press release.