Nonwovens News
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Adult Incontinence | Contracts/Awards | Diaper, Baby | Fibers | Green/Sustainability
Weyerhaeuser honored for sustainability
The company joins the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.09.14.11
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Eastern Europe/Russia | Machinery and Equipment | Meltblown | Spunbond
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Construction | Diaper, Baby | Green/Sustainability | Market Data | Western Europe
UK diapers to become roof tiles
The waste diapers will be collected from hospitals, nursing facilities and child care nurseries, prior to sterilization.09.13.11
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China | Flame Retardance | Market Data
Tencate to develop FR fabrics for Chinese market
The company will partner with Chinamex to make products for defense, police and emergency response applications.09.13.11
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Adult Incontinence | China
SCA launches inco product in China
The Tena Belt is being hailed as a gamechanger in a growing category.09.12.11
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Fibers | Green/Sustainability | Legal/Regulatory | Machinery and Equipment
USDA studies virgin cotton use in nonwovens
Researchers successfully processed virgin cotton on newer nonwoven fabrics production equipment.09.12.11
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Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Green/Sustainability | Western Europe
Diaper composting to hit the UK
The Envirocomp process provides a more sustainable alternative to landfill and incinerations.09.09.11
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Fibers | Product Improvement/Innovation | Wipes
Swiffer upgrades with 'HD' technology
The brand re-designed its products to provide improved performance and technology, and a high definition clean.09.08.11
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China | Fibers | Green/Sustainability | Wipes
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Associations | Green/Sustainability | Western Europe | Wipes
Ahlstrom joins sustainable development group
WBCSD entry reinforces the company's commitment to sustainability.09.07.11
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Shows/Events
NETInc keynote speakers announced
Carlos Richer will focus on disposable diaper trends in emerging markets.09.07.11
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Construction | Facilities/Capacity | Fibers | Western Europe
Lenzing completes Austrian expansion
Tencel production capacity has increased to 60,000 tons per year.09.07.11
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Apparel | Fibers | Green/Sustainability | India | Legal/Regulatory | Wipes
Poole Company gets recycled content certifications
The company's Ecosure is a staple fiber made from 100% PCR PET flake.09.06.11
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Contracts/Awards | Product Improvement/Innovation | Shows/Events
TAPPI names first winner of Innovation in Nonwovens Award
Anthony Atala will be honored for his work using nonwoven scaffolds for regenerative medicine.09.06.11
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Adult Incontinence | Facilities/Capacity | South/Central America | Wipes
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Apparel | Fibers | Green/Sustainability
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China | Facilities/Capacity | Machinery and Equipment
A.Celli opens manufacturing arm in China
Plant will serve paper, nonwovens industries domestically.08.30.11
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Adult Incontinence | China | Diaper, Baby | Facilities/Capacity | Spunbond
Mitsui establishes Chinese operation
A 15,000-ton spunbond line will come onstream in late 2013.08.30.11
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Adult Incontinence | Diaper, Baby | Facilities/Capacity | Feminine Hygiene | Pacific Rim
Unicharm acquires diaper and femcare company in Vietnam
By acquiring Diana Viet Nam, Unicharm hopes to expand its local presence and compete with US rival Kimberly-Clark.08.30.11
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Product Improvement/Innovation | Wipes
Huggies goes camouflage
For every pack of Huggies Camo Diapers purchased, Huggies Every Little Bottom program will help diaper a baby in need by donating to Operation Homefront.08.30.11
