Technological Trends for Bio-Based Nonwovens
Solutions to Environmental Impacts of Current Materials Today, the world’s nonwoven production is dominated by petroleum-based resins, most prominently polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). But bio-based materials have also gained significant momentums in recent years due to their advantages in sustainability and low carbon footprint – the global efforts for carbon reduction, environmental protection, …
China’s Fast-Growing Carbon Fiber Demand
Expanding Sustainability Includes Exploring Fiber Advancements in China for the Growth of Their Green Economy At the 29th China International Manmade Fiber Conference (CIMFC), September 26-27 in Jilin City, Jilin Province, China, experts and executives spoke about challenges and opportunities, advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, and sustainability relevant to the manmade fiber industry. Mr. Chen Xinwei, …
Advances in Bio-Based Fibers
A Primer on the Sustainable Golden Ticket Bio-based fibers are the fiber industry’s response to the world’s calls for sustainability. However, the term “bio-based fiber” is often used loosely. In a broad definition, bio-based fibers include any fibers derived of biological origins, which can be divided into three major types: bio-based natural fibers (e.g., wool, …
At CIMFC, long-term investment and innovations fuel the future
At the 26th China International Manmade Fiber Conference (CIMFC 2020), September 8-9 in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China, experts and executives said that the manmade fiber industry’s long-term strategy, technological innovations and industrial upgrading were strong responses to the challenges brought by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Attendees & event details The CIMFC 2020 was for …
At CIMFC, advanced fibers show the way forward
At the 25th China International Manmade Fiber Conference (CIMFC), 4-5 Sept. in Bengbu City, Anhui Province, China, experts and executives spoke about advanced materials, new manufacturing technologies, investment, and fashion trends relevant to the manmade fiber industry. Based on the talks at the conference, it is clear that advanced materials are expected to boost the …