04.07.11
Nonwovens face challenges but continue to grow in the agriculture market
Weed control, crop covers, capillary mats, winter protection. There are a lot of opportunities for nonwovens within the agriculture market, where technologies ranging from spunlace to spunbond to needlepunch are finding opportunities for growth.Everyone from home gardening enthusiasts to commercial farmers is turning to nonwovens in search ofearlier harvests, higher yields, better quality, improved plant growth and protection from the elements. And, nonwovens suppliers catering to these markets are facing increasing challenges including Asian competition, demand for greener products and, of course, difficult economic conditions.
While agriculture continues to be a focus f
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