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Omya in Polymer
Calcium Carbonate and Dolomite produced by Omya significantly enhance processes and act as mineral modifiers in numerous polymers and engineered material applications. For our customers, we are continuously seeking for value adding solutions to reduce formulation costs and energy consumption and in addition, lower the carbon footprint of the end product.
Going beyond products into processes, Omya combines advanced mineral technology and expertise of more than 130 years with exclusive technical and commercial distribution partnerships. Performance polymers and additives from leading producers complement Omya's comprehensive portfolio of Calcium Carbonates and Dolomites, to offer our customers unrivalled market advantage.
Omyafiber 800 won the Index™ People's Prize Award
Omyafiber 800, a new innovative solution from Omya designed for PP spunmelt and dry-laid nonwovens had recently won the Index™ People´s Prize Award in a virtual ceremony held on the 6th Oct. The solution is recognized in the industry for complying to food contact regulation and non-skin sensitized, on top its improved haptic property and cost savings.
The Omyafiber 800 solution will be on displayed in the IndexTM 20 exhibition, taking place in Geneva from 7th to 10th September 2021. Visit us at the INDEX Show in Geneva, booth #4321.
New Possibilities: Omyafiber 800 in PP Spunmelt and Dry-Laid Nonwovens
Omya is presenting a tailor-made Calcium Carbonate of high purity and with a unique surface treatment, specifically designed to add value within fibers and nonwovens production.
Omyafiber 800 is a result of a complex collaboration throughout the value chain of the nonwoven market. Omyafiber 800 is an innovative mineral modifier that enables manufacturers to substantially reduce raw material costs and improve the quality of nonwoven fabrics in terms of improved aesthetics and product features such as soft touch and mechanical properties.
Key benefits for nonwoven manufacturers:
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- Substantial raw material savings
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- Natural cotton like haptics and softness of spinlace fabrics
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- Maintained mechanical properties of high and low grammage fabrics
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- Higher whiteness with Omyafiber® (allows savings on TiO2)
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- Reduced static charge during processing and on the final fabric
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- No die build-up in industrial scale run
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- Good performance regarding filtration systems
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- No filament brakes
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- Food contact approved
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- Non-skin irritant and non-skin sensitized
Addition of 10% Omyafiber®: 1 Mineral Dispersion / 2 Fiber Surface / 3 Fiber Cross Section
It features a tailored particle size as well as a new proprietary surface treatment, resulting in excellent dispersion properties.
Omyafiber 800 is added to PP nonwoven extrusion in form of a masterbatch. Due to its high-purity and unique surface-treatment, it provides significant advantages in both, masterbatch compounding and nonwoven production.
100% Omyafiber / 70% Omyafiber in PP masterbatch / Virgin PP plus Omyafiber masterbatch
Exploring New Ways – CaCO3 with the Nonwoven Industry
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Our Collaboration Partners
Extensive technical trials and evaluation with our collaboration partners to ensure the solution meets the industry standards.
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