End-Use Markets

Natural Renewable Resources Find Favor for Medical & Healthcare Textiles
Natural Fibers Are Continuing to Make Inroads Into a Sector Dominated by Man-Made Fibers With increasing concerns over their environmental impact, medical textiles from natural renewable resources such as natural …

Cortland Biomedical Expands Cutting-Edge Capabilities of Woven Biomedical Textile Structures
Cortland Biomedical, a full-service biomedical textiles product development company, is expanding its weaving capabilities with the incorporation of two additional Jacquard looms. This strategic move not only enhances the company’s …

Sustainable Bonding
How the Hygiene Industry is Becoming More Sustainable Through Adhesive Innovation Sustainability is increasingly important in today’s world. Manufacturers of absorbent hygiene products face significant challenges. They must combine environmental …

Revolutionizing Recycling in the Hygiene Sector
Fostering Sector-wide Collaboration to Transform Waste into Resources The urgent need for sustainable waste management solutions in the hygiene industry is underscored by the staggering annual disposal of over 4.1 …

Durables and Disposables at the End of the Road
Developing Initiatives Show Promise End-of-life options for nonwoven fabrics are very much dependent on their end-use application, with around 50% of them being employed in durable products such as filter …