Wacker Chemical Corporation is showcasing its binder technology for feminine hygiene, dry and wet wipes, tabletop and filtration applications at IDEA 2025.
IDEA25 is an exciting venue to showcase how we are engaging our proactive mindset to quickly adapt to constantly changing markets and the need to transform ideas into innovations to deliver a threefold advantage to our customers: expert people, unique products and technical centers around the globe,” says Diane Merzbach, marketing manager, for WACKER POLYMERS. “We look forward to highlighting our products and solutions that support hygiene, tabletop, and filtration applications with proven high absorbency, breathability, and strength, which make them suitable for rigorous use.”
Feminine hygiene nonwovens are advanced materials specifically designed to meet the unique needs of personal care products, offering a range of benefits that enhance both comfort and functionality. WACKER’s VINNAPAS® binders are designed with excellent adhesion to cellulosic fibers, and their good wet tensile strength provides durability and performance even under moist conditions. With a soft hand feel boosted by VINNAPAS® binders, companies can offer a product with superior comfort, making them gentle and pleasant against consumers’ skin. They are also engineered to be safe for skin contact, minimizing the risk of irritation or allergic reactions. These features collectively make WACKER’s VINNAPAS® binders essential in developing high-quality personal care products.
Wipes, encompassing dry, wet and industrial varieties, are essential tools in personal and professional settings, offering a range of benefits that cater to diverse needs. WACKER’s VINNAPAS® binder solutions are designed with a soft hand feel to ensure comfort and ease of use across various applications. Their ability to absorb and retain lotions effectively in wet wipe applications makes them ideal for delivering skincare benefits in personal care. Safety for skin contact is paramount, ensuring that wipes are gentle and non-irritating, suitable for use on sensitive skin. Whether used for personal hygiene, household cleaning or industrial maintenance, WACKER’s VINNAPAS® binders provide a reliable and versatile solution, combining comfort, functionality and safety for any wipe application.
Tabletop nonwovens are innovative materials designed for various dining and hospitality settings, offering a range of functional and aesthetic benefits. Wacker’s Vinnapas dispersions are engineered to provide a pleasant, soft hand feel, closely mimicking cotton's texture and comfort, enhancing the dining experience. Their excellent printability allows for vibrant and customizable designs, making them ideal for branding and thematic decor. Depending on the application, Vinnapas binders can be manufactured with hydrophilic or hydrophobic properties, ensuring versatility in moisture management. They are compliant with food-contact regulations, ensuring safety and hygiene in environments where food is served. Additionally, Vinnapas binders offer water resistance, protecting surfaces from spills and stains, while their drapability ensures the nonwoven fabric hangs elegantly over tables, maintaining a neat and attractive appearance.
Nonwoven materials are exceptionally suited for filtration because they can be precisely engineered to achieve specific porosity and flow rate requirements tailored to diverse filtering applications. Key to enhancing the performance of these nonwovens are VINNAPAS® and VINNOL® dispersions, which serve as binders in filter media production. VINNAPAS® VAE dispersions, whether applied through spraying, foaming, or impregnation techniques, offer superior fiber bonding capabilities, making them ideal for use in technologically advanced paper and engineered fabric media. Additionally, nonwovens treated with VINNOL® ethylene-vinyl chloride copolymer dispersions benefit from enhanced heat sealing and high-frequency welding properties, further broadening their applicability and efficiency in filtration solutions. This combination of tailored engineering and advanced binding technologies positions nonwovens as a versatile and effective choice for meeting the complex demands of the filtration market.
