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December 2001

Full Speed Ahead For Nonwovens


auto manufacturers focus on costs, recyclability and lower weights for the future


Eileen Wubbe



The Challenges Of Good Hygiene


hygiene component suppliers withstand consolidation, globalization, price pressures and a continuous call for innovation


Karen Bitz



November 2001

Nonwovens In Filtration


government regulations and consumer requirements drive growth


Karen Bitz



Disposables On The Rise In The Medical Market


increased awareness of nonwovens’ advantages in the medical


Eileen Wubbe



October 2001

Much Ado About Airlaids


why is everyone talking about this technology?


Karen Bitz



Airlaid Products — Investments In The Future


as new capacity comes onstream, this technology finds a wide range of end uses


Richard Knowlson



September 2001

Ciao Bambini


consequences of the latest demographic developments in the European baby diaper market


Sabine Martini



The International Top 40


annual survey profiles the top nonwoven roll goods producers worldwide


Karen Bitz



August 2001

Spunbonded & Melt Blown Nonwovens


despite overcapacity issues and price pressures, these two technologies remain tops with producers


Karen Bitz



New Product Opportunities In Consumer Markets


nonwovens are finding consumer product areas an attractive deal


Pricie Hanna and Lynda Kelly



July 2001

The 32nd International Buyers' Guide


The annual guide lists nearly every supplier and producer of nonwovens around the globe in one comprehensive listing.



June 2001

In The Buff


natural fibers show they have nothing to hide from the nonwovens industry



Techtextil Review


a look at what was on display at recent Frankfurt event


Karen Bitz



May 2001

IDEA 01 Review


triennial event marked as largest gathering of nonwovens industry in North America



April 2001

A New Spin On Spunlace


strength, durability and a textile-like feel have given nonwovens manufacturers high hopes for this technology


Karen Bitz



In The Line Of Fire


nonwovens in the protective apparel market


C.E. Pelc



March 2001

Oh, What A Tangled Web We Weave


roll goods producers focus on their websites in the hope of ensnaring customers


C.E. Pelc



Adult Incontinence Soaks Up Sales


the aging population has boosted this absorbent market segment


Karen Bitz



February 2001

The Year Of The Wipe


roll goods producers see no end to the recent boom in the nonwovens wiping business


C.E. Pelc



On Cue With Quality Control


as the nonwovens industry grows, so do quality control practices within it


Karen Bitz



January 2001

Bringing Up Baby


competition in the disposable baby diaper market has led manufacturers to look toward innovation and global outreach to increase sales


Karen Bitz



The Wonderful World Of Hygiene Machinery


with increased competition and stricter customer guidelines, manufacturers of hygiene machinery and equipment are doing their all to keep on top of the market


C.E. Pelc