Consumer wipe demand to reach $1.9 billion in 2021
Consumer wipes markets accounted for 56% of overall wipes sales in 2016
Demand for consumer wipes is expected to increase 2.5% per year to $1.9 billion in 2021. More than 80% of consumer wipes sales in 2016 were for personal care wipes, with baby wipes accounting for the majority of personal care wipes sales. However, given the maturity of the baby wipes market, the fastest growth among consumer wipes will be seen in sales of household care and other consumer wipes.
Paul T. O’Day, president & counsel American Fiber Manufacturers Association passed away
The American Fiber Manufacturers Association (AFMA) is saddened to announce that long-time President Paul T. O’Day passed away on June 1st, 2017. “This is a very difficult day for the …
CORDURA brand and DuPont Tate & Lyle bio products shape the future of sustainable textiles
INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand and DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products announced a collaboration early in March 2017 to deliver a new chapter in innovative sustainable textile solutions for performance fabrics. …
WINGS 1800 – high-speed winding concept for all relevant POY production windows
The now 10-year success story of the WINGS concept continues unabated. Oerlikon Barmag revolutionized the conventional filament yarn spinning system with the idea of integrating the draw unit into the winder itself. The fact that the WINGS family is meanwhile available for all market-relevant textile processes proves its everyday usability.
Unifi, Inc., brings home gold at World Textile Awards
World Textile Awards announced in February 2017 Unifi, Inc. as its 2016 Fiber Producer of the Year, highlighting the company’s outstanding product lineup. Unifi is a leader in producing high-quality …