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The alternative to single use are these reusable surgical gowns that can offer significant environmental, as well as financial, savings without compromising the health and safety of surgeons or patients. Photo courtesy of Holly Morris
Sustainability

Surgical Waste Is a Growing Concern for UK Environmentalists Holly Morris is a rare individual, holding dual professional accreditation across both surgical and medical textile industries. Morris is a hand …

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CiCLO promises to make non-biodegradable PET extinct within a decade. Photo courtesy of Parkdale Mills
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Innovation Continues in 2024 with Quick Pace Throughout 2024 there has been an acceleration in approaches to the regeneration of synthetic fibers at industrial scale – and especially PET polyester. …

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Close-up of polypropylene fibers. Photo Adobe Stock
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Low-Cost Fibers for a Diverse Range of Commodity Products Far from being the most glamorous fiber on the market, polyolefin fibers are nevertheless an important material for the technical textiles …

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Easyflow® Hot Melt Adhesive System – a patented, adhesive in small, non-sticky mini chubs. Photo courtesy of Henkel
HygieneNonwovenSustainability

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 …

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Nexus feedstock of contaminated film and flexibles. Photo courtesy of Nexus Circular
HygieneNonwovenSustainability

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 …

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