Features

Fibers for Nonwovens

Manufacturers of different fiber types work hard to differentiate, expand into new areas.

Karen McIntyre, senior editor 06.09.14

Fibers | Spunbond | Spunlace | Wipes

Printing AMPS UP

Once a tool for branding, printing on wipes substrates is changing the functionality of wipes.

Karen McIntyre, Senior Editor 03.26.14

The Next Steps for Flushable Wipes

New report says four key trends are driving the market for flushable wipes forward.

Smithers Apex 03.26.14

The New Generation of Dispersible Technology

Today’s new wipes products are looking to achieve higher levels of dispersibility to meet consumer and industry demands.

Karen McIntyre, Senior Editor 03.26.14

Apparel | Construction | Spunbond | Turkey

Construction Market Report

Nonwovens manufacturers continue to build their businesses with construction.

Karen McIntyre, Senior Editor 03.26.14

Construction | Fibers

DIYers, architects, interior designers, commercial companies and retailers are increasingly making use of digital printing on nonwoven substrates to compose expressive images and customized advertising messages.

Tim Wright, Editor 03.26.14

Construction | Fibers | Filtration | Green/Sustainability | Wipes

New Life

Nonwovens manufacturers keep trash out of landfills by using recycled material.

Karen McIntyre, Senior Editor 03.26.14

India | Western Europe

Southeast Asia: A Region on the RISE

The diaper category is driving the Southeast Asia boom, boosted by a young demographic profile and rising incomes.

Ian Bell, head of tissue and hygiene research, Euromonitor International 03.26.14

Apparel | Eastern Europe/Russia | Fibers

Regional Report: Russia

Nonwovens producers protest against raise of duties on imports of raw materials; efforts might reduce imports of fabrics and fibers.

Eugene Gerden, Contributing Writer 03.26.14

Wipes

Beyond Softness

In the evolution of wipes, what they contain has become just as important as how they feel. Efficacy now, as well as aesthetics, plays an increasingly important role in a product’s success.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.26.14

Geotextiles Market Report

Nonwovens continue to find new uses across numerous platforms.

Karen McIntyre, Senior Editor 03.21.14

The Spunlace Market: A search for new opportunities

Wipes continue to dominate but new market development is the focus.

Karen McIntyre, Senior Editor 03.21.14

Absorbent Core | Adult Incontinence | Airlaid | Feminine Hygiene | India

The AI Market is Baby BOOMING

As the worldwide population ages, the adult incontinence market is poised for healthy growth in the years ahead. However, meeting the increasingly sophisticated demands of a restless age group is challenging and pushing manufacturers to innovate the technology to meet their needs.

Tim Wright, Editor 03.21.14

Absorbent Core | Adult Incontinence | Fibers

The Disposable Personal Toilette

A new solution that will bring back dignity, healthier skin and eliminate smell to millions of bedridden people who suffer from limited mobility.

Carlos Richer, Contributing Writer 03.21.14

Adult Incontinence | Fibers

Future Senior Incontinence Products

Analyzing odors should be a top priority in product development.

Graham Allan, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Professor of Fiber & Polymer Science at the University of Washington 03.21.14

Construction | India | Spunbond

Nonwovens in Insulation

During the last decades, nonwovens have been developed for many different applications. Due to technical advantages they replaced traditional materials such as foam, webbings and knitted fabrics. There are a growing number of products made out of non…

Tim Wright, Editor 02.18.14