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December 2010

Holmes Highlights


Mega Trends at RISE Conference


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



Vive la Différence! When It Comes To Apparel


nonwovens offer a range of unique properties that other, more traditional, fabrics do not


by Lynne Webster • University of Leeds



Hygiene Component Trends


Consumer needs are the underlying driver of many hygiene component trends.


by Leah Genuario • Contributing Editor



Nonwovens For The Automotive Market:


the use of nonwovens is accelerating in the automotive industry, thanks to attributes such as lower weights, flexibility, the ability to absorb noise and improved aesthetics


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



What an Auto Designer Thinks of Nonwovens


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



2010 The Year That Was


nonwovens companies continue to make moves to ensure growth


by Karen McIntyre • Editor



Online Exclusive: Hanna Discusses Hygiene Trends at Vision


Investment Matches Global Growth Patterns


Karen McIntyre



Online Exclusive: Pampers Restages Baby Wipes Line


Names, Packaging Change; Product Stays the Same



November 2010

Blackstone Backs PGI’s Future


spots beauty in stability of markets, likes what it sees in supplier’s global position


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



Filtration Media


the filtration media market stays strong by pursuing innovation and expansion opportunities


by Leah Genuario • Contributing Editor



Obtaining Patent Protection in Nano-Nonwovens: Best Practices


by Gregg Gissett • Patent Attorney, intellectual property practice group, Womble Carlyle



Feminine Hygiene Gets a Lift From Emerging Markets


Latin America provides double-digit gain to sanitary protection category


by Oksana Malynovska • Euromonitor International



Bridging Technical Innovation & Market Applications


the industry gets a RISE out of the latest ideas in nonwovens technology


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



October 2010

Online Exclusive: Nonwovens Take A Bite Out Of Bed Bugs


By Sandra Levy, associate editor



Industrial Wipes Market:


The Comeback Kid


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



Airlaid At Bat


slow and steady growth and cautious investment seems to be the trick for success in this nonwovens market


by Karen McIntyre • Editor



Contract Service Manufacturers Review


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



Focus On China


a NONWOVENS INDUSTRY special section



Online Exclusive: Get Ready For Light Activated Antimicrobials


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



September 2010

International Top Company Report


Looking on the Bright Side


by Karen McIntyre • Editor



Online Exclusive: Get Ready For Light Activated Antimicrobials


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



Online Exclusive: P&G Continues DryMax Roll Out


Executive says diaper upgrade will be in 50 countries by year end.



August 2010

Spunlace Still Sells


The wipes boom might have ended, but the spunlace market continues to thrive


by Karen McIntyre • Editor



Machinery & Equipment Focus


A look at the latest offerings from suppliers of machinery for nonwovens


Compiled by Sandra Levy, associate editor



Changing the LooK Of Hygiene Products


disposable goods manufacturers—and the machinery suppliers who serve them—respond to the need for less is more packaging, cutting edge designs and a brand new day for hygiene.


by Karen McIntyre • Editor



Nonwovens: Breathing New Life Into The Medical Market


As hospital-acquired infections increase, nonwovens producers are responding STAT with one-time use fabrics imbued with increased barrier protection, comfort and cost efficiencies.


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



Online Exclusive: Did The Boom For Nonwovens Go Bust?


Now That the Gulf Crisis is Resolved, Boom Makers Have To Deal With Increased Inventory and Lessened Demand


Sandra Levy



July 2010

Nonwovens’ New Role: Gulf Coast’s Lifeline


Nonwovens industry rises to the incredible challenge of saving the Gulf Coast


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



The 41st Annual Buyers’ Guide


How To Use This International Buyers’ Guide:



June 2010

Meet Fibers’ Green Dream Team


Natural and synthetic fiber producers are on the same team when it comes to offering ecofriendly fibers for nonwovens


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



The Personal Care Wipes Market


sure but steady growth defines the last decade as niche products continue to crop up


by Karen McIntyre • Editor



Antimicrobials Save The Day


Fighting germs, bacteria and odors is a no-brainer for nonwovens producers thanks to a barrage of antimicrobial treatments.


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



2010 IDEA Show Review



Online Exclusive: WOW Conference Beats Records


Success Reflects Importance of Wipes


Sandra Levy



Online exclusive: P&G Chief Promises Innovation Ahead


Moeller tells analysts that he is pleased with the power of his company’s pipeline


Karen McIntyre



Online exclusive: Unicharm Tackles North America


Japanese Hygiene Giant Partners With SCA To Launch Adult Diaper Pants in North America


Karen McIntyre



May 2010

French Textile Machinery Manufacturers:


On the Road to Recovery



Techtextil North America 2010 Showcases the Latest Developments in Technical Textiles and Nonwovens


Techtextil North America will be held this month in Atlanta



2010 Company Capabilities



Nonwovens & Technical


Textiles In India


inby Seshadri Ramkumar • Nonwovens & Advanced Materials Laboratory, Texas Tech University



IDEA Achievement Awards


Presented In Miami Beach


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



Online Exclusive: New On Baby, Denim Diapers


K-C Launches Limited Edition Huggies Little Movers Jeans


Karen McIntyre



Online Exclusive: Nonwovens: Booming In the Gulf?


Absorbent Devices are Helping Keep Oil at Bay in Environmental Crisis


Karen McIntyre



April 2010

IDEA 2010


April 27-29, 2010 • Miami Beach, FL



The Good Earth


Nonwovens are alive and well-and growing in agriculture and landscape end uses


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



Nonwovens: Protecting Against NOISE


offering the same or better performance at lower weights, nonwovens are becoming the favored acoustical medium in a number of markets


By Karen Bitz McIntyre, editor



Nonwovens Are Taking Center Stage


Nonwovens applications are taking the industry in some tantalizing new directions.


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



Developing Markets Hold Both


POTENTIAL AND CHALLENGES FOR WIPES MANUFACTURERS


By Magdalena Kondej



Killer e-Marketing Tools


Advice on how to make the most use of social media, email marketing and other e-tools.


by Joe Dysart, contributor



The Lowdown On Natural, Organic & Green


wipes manufacturers are trying to woo shoppers with green claims but it takes savvy consumer to know what’s real


by Susan Stansbury, contributing editor



March 2010

There’s No Like Place Home


Will impending flammability rules for upholstered furniture and ‘top of bed’ ignite or snuff out opportunities for nonwovens suppliers?


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



Wild About Walls


Nonwovens players are on a roll with innovative offerings in the wallcoverings market


by Sandra Levy • Associate Editor



The Evolution of Adult Incontinence


Manufacturers launch new products to target a new kind of consumer in adult incontinence.


by Karen McIntyre • Editor



A New Kind of Needlepunch


New technology makes a once stodgy technology more sophisticated than ever before


by Karen McIntyre • Editor



Techtextil 2010 Preview


A look at technical textiles show set for Atlanta, GA in May



IDEA 2010 Preview


A look at what exhibitors plan to bring to the year’s largest nonwovens show



Online Exclusive: Insights from Auto Makers For the Nonwovens Industry


Opportunities for Nonwovens in Vehicles Are Vast


Seshadri Ramkumar, Texas Tech University



February 2010

Spunmelt Makers’ Fresh Bag Of Tricks


spunmelt makers have some aces up their sleeves to hit the jackpot


Sandra Levy, Associate Editor



The Household Wipes Market


as economic conditions improve, manufacturers are gearing up for a return to consumer spending


Karen McIntyre, Editor



You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby


QC Inspection Systems offer state-of-the art technology to nonwovens producers seeking perfection


Sandra Levy, Associate Editor



Nonwovens GET Electric


Companies, universities look to see how nonwovens’ porous structures and flexibility can aid in electrical conductivity


Karen McIntyre, Editor



Surenchère des fabricants pour étendre leur gamme de produits pour l’incontinence



Los fabricantes expandirán los productos básicos para incontinencia



Online Exclusive: Sandler's Eventful 2009


Production Levels, Sales Are Up Despite Economic Crises



January 2010

Diaper Sales Remain Strong


despite recent economic woes emerging markets and product innovations deliver success


by Magdalena Kondej, Euromonitor International



Online Exclusive: Procter Rolling Out Products Across Entire Platform


McDonald outlines innovations to analysts group.



It’s Showtime


hygiene machinery specialists can’t put off delivering faster, more efficient systems to meet manufacturers’ demands for product enhancements


By Sandra Levy



PLMA Show


Widens Its Scope


by Susan Stansbury



Simply The Best


Five Products Contend for 2009 Visionary Award


By Sandra Levy



Online Exclusive: K-C Gets Creative In Helping Its Customers


Webisodes, Audio Downloads and Original Music Parties Are a Part of K-C's Latest Marketing Efforts



CPSIA & NONWOVENS


what does the future hold?


By Peter Mayberry



Online Exclusive: ISPA Leads Coalition to Stimulate Mattress Sales


Legislation would offer tax incentives to boost mattress and furniture sales


Sandra Levy



Online Exclusive: SCA Continues to Grow in Personal Care


Diaper markets challenging but incontinence, feminine hygiene post gains


Karen McIntyre



Online Exclusive: GreaseMonkey Wipes Enter the Shark Tank


ABC Reality Show Gives Thumbs Up to Degreaser Wipes


Karen McIntyre