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December 2006

The Hygiene Market: A Tale Of Two Cities


component suppliers balance innovation and pricing pressures


Karen Bitz McIntyre



Defensive Drivers


automotive suppliers continue to face a rocky road as they dodge cost pressures & competition


Ellen Wuagneux



Blank Canvas


nonwoven fashion apparel & accessories could become an emerging market


Belinda Orzada, Ph.D.



November 2006

Filtration Attracts A Crowd


high volumes, high margins make filtration a winning bet for many nonwovens producers


Karen Bitz McIntyre



Sanitary Protection In The US.


advances in technology and design help drive growth


Euromonitor International



Visitors Flock To CINTE Techtextil


attendance increases reinforce event's position



October 2006

Airlaid: The Comeback Kid


once plagued by overcapacity and pricing challenges, are airlaids ready to get back in the ring?


Ellen Wuagneux



Airlaid Technology And Its Material in China


John Xuan



Beyond Consumer, Wipes Growth Continues


nonwovens' displacement of laundered rags continues in industrial and institutional markets


Karen Bitz McIntyre



The Comforts Of Home


nonwovens make themselves comfortable in the home furnishing sector, from bedding and window treatments to wallcovering applications


Ellen Wuagneux



September 2006

2006 Top 40 Company Report


Investment Heavy In Global Nonwovens Industry



The Indian Technical Textiles Market


segment growth is estimated at 6%


Devaraj Parthasarathy



Companies To Watch


a look at some other important nonwovens producers


Staff Report



August 2006

Looking for Safety and Comfort? Medical Workers Give Nonwovens A Try


nonwovens up the ante in innovation to give healthcare personnel what they want


Karen McIntyre



High-Tech Hybrids


By whatever name you call them, composites are proving that innovative substrate and fiber combinations are an increasingly beneficial option for new product developers


Ellen Wuagneux



Emerging Markets: China, India, Latin American and Eastern Europe


A NONWOVENS INDUSTRY Special Report


Karen Bitz McIntyre



July 2006

Nonwovens 101


VCU students fuse fashion and function to create innovative disposable clothing designs


Ellen Wuagneux



37th Annual Buyers' Guide


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



Creation and Evolution Of A Nonwovens Design Course


Brian George



June 2006

Fiber Producers Search For New Ideas


with pricing still high and demands for diversity increasing, fiber manufacturers are focusing on research and development for the nonwovens industry


Karen Bitz McIntyre



It's Getting Personal


personal care wipes makers look for the next blockbuster product


Karen Bitz McIntyre



Fighting Fire With... Technology


the market for flame retardants is heating up as new innovative components hit the scene


Ellen Wuagneux



May 2006

EDANA Tackles Infection Control


first-ever IN CONTROL! conference held in Prague



Development Of Nonwoven Fabrics For Military Applications


nonwoven composite technology lends key performance characteristics to uniforms, equipment


Stephen Szczesuil



Expo in Print



April 2006

Nonwovens For Civil Engineering and Roofing Felts In China


products have been used on a wide-scale basis since the early 1990s


John Xuan



It's A Wrap


roofing and construction markets expand to meet new demands for high performance weatherizaton products


Ellen Wuagneux



New Applications Seen At Techtextil 2006



March 2006

Spunlace Market Report


with a slate of new capacity coming onstream, producers look beyond commodities to add value in wipes and other markets


Karen Bitz McIntyre



How Young Is Old?


adult incontinence products target increasingly active consumer base


Ellen Wuagneux



ANEX 2006



February 2006

Spunmelt: What’s With All The Hype?


in response to demand from hygiene and medical markets, manufacturers add capacity throughout the world


Karen Bitz McIntyre



Household Care: A Homerun For Wipes


floor cleaning cloths boost household wipes market beyond baby wipes in North America


Karen Bitz McIntyre



The QC Quest


quality control and inspection system suppliers keep striving for perfection as customers continue to demand it


Ellen Wuagneux



Visions From Vision


INDA’s latest consumer products conference is a success.


Karen Bitz McIntyre



Spunmelt Directory



January 2006

Diaper Manufacturers Pay Their Dues


success requires innocation, global expansion and cost competitiveness


Karen Bitz McIntyre



The Evolution of Household Cleaning


Fueled by busy homeowners willing to pay more for convenience, the evolution of the household cleaning products has meant less human contact with cleaning than ever before. But will consumers continue to shell out cash for gadgets when a regular spray bottle will do the trick?


Christine Esposito



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