Tara Olivo, Associate Editor03.03.23
Following an unprecedented rate of investment in meltblown nonwovens around the globe in 2020-2021 due to a need for face mask and respirator materials during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, this nonwovens market has returned to a point of normalcy. As requirements for face coverings in public places have dwindled, demand for these materials in this market have dropped. Today, as nonwovens manufacturers deal with a significant oversupply, they’re looking to applications like filtration, wipes, sorbents and other areas to use this excess supply.
“New meltblown investments were installed by multiple suppliers over the last 24 months across the globe,” says Matt Kocian, director, Product Management, Berry Global. “The new capacity, coupled with decreasing PPE use post-pandemic, has created a state of oversupply in the meltblown market. Global supply chain challenges shifted a preference to in-region supply. We have seen improvement in the cost and lead-time for ocean bound freight, but are still seeing a preference from our customers for in-region material supply with residual concerns of unpr
“New meltblown investments were installed by multiple suppliers over the last 24 months across the globe,” says Matt Kocian, director, Product Management, Berry Global. “The new capacity, coupled with decreasing PPE use post-pandemic, has created a state of oversupply in the meltblown market. Global supply chain challenges shifted a preference to in-region supply. We have seen improvement in the cost and lead-time for ocean bound freight, but are still seeing a preference from our customers for in-region material supply with residual concerns of unpr
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