Features

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

Medical Packaging

The medical package, also known as the sterile barrier system, plays an important role in preventing healthcare associated infections.

Tim Wright, Editor 02.18.14

Apparel | Construction | India | Spunbond

Spunmelt Polypropylene

The leading global technology for nonwoven supply and demand.

David J. Price, Partner, Price Hanna Consultants LLC 02.18.14

The Spunmelt Market Takes Shape

The days of rapid investment are drawing to a close as the spunmelt market moves into the installation phase.

Karen McIntyre, Senior Editor 02.18.14

To Flush or Not to Flush

The wipes market continues to develop products that can go down the drain while encouraging consumers to think before they flush.

Karen McIntyre, Senior Editor 02.18.14

Nonwovens Lines POP Up All Over Southeast Asia

Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia being eyed by manufacturers from the east and the west.

Karen McIntyre, Senior Editor 02.18.14

India | Pacific Rim | Western Europe

Dynamic Growth and Emerging Trends in Southeast Asia

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 02.18.14

Progress & Prospects

A look at Southeast Asia's nonwovens market.

Guo Yongde, Xinlong Nonwovens Co., Ltd. 02.18.14

Medtecs International Grows in Southeast Asia

Yang Kexi, general manager of Jin Cheng Medical Textile, a member of Medtecs Group, discusses the company’s past and future.

Nonwovens Industry China, Ringier Trade Media Ltd. 02.18.14

Feminine Hygiene | India | Wipes

A Promising Future: India’s disposable hygiene products market

The market demand for wipes, sanitary napkins and baby diapers in India is growing rapidly, offering a very promising future for the nonwovens industry.

Nonwovens Industry China, Ringier Trade Media Ltd. 02.18.14

Regional Report: Latin America

Nonwovens demand outpaces Latin American economies.

Charles W. Thurston, Contributing Writer 01.06.14

Visonary Awards Showcase Entrepreneurship

Five products compete for this coveted prize.

Karen McIntyre, Senior Editor 01.06.14

Fibers | R&D/Basic Research | Wipes

USDA Research Enables Total Quat Release From Cotton Nonwoven Disinfecting Wipes

New technology could broaden cotton wipes’ role in surface care applications.

Dr. Brian Condon, research leader, cotton chemistry and utilization, USDA Agricultural Research Service & Keith Osteen, principal, Smith, Johnson & Associates 01.06.14