Sustainability
The Ultimate Circularity of Single-Use Plastic – Defining Our Responsibility to Cooperate as a Place to Start
Plastic has been part of our lives for the past 70 years. For the sake of history, in 1953, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) brought expansion to low-density radical polyethylene (LDPE), used for rigid products such as bottles, automotive, etc. Low-density PE is used for producing flexible items like bags, films, sachets, and flexible tubes. Simultaneously, polycarbonate …
The Crossroads of Environmentally Sustainable Nonwoven Materials
The global nonwoven industry is at a crossroads, facing increasing pressure to address environmental concerns and develop sustainable alternatives to traditional materials. As the world shifts toward a more sustainable future, collaboration across the industry will be essential to drive innovation and create environmentally friendly solutions. We must explore the key strategies, challenges, and opportunities …
INDA’s Pillars of Sustainability Take Center Stage in Nonwovens
Emerging Trends. Empowering Innovation. Enhancing Knowledge. Sustainability remains one of the most discussed topics, and biggest challenges, within the nonwovens industry. The topic is a significant component of every conference, committee meeting, leadership event and a driver of much of the industry’s investment and innovation – as it should be. The nonwovens industry, like many …
Machinery Goes Digital
Technologies That Can Close the Loop From Fiber to Fiber An emerging theme at the huge ITMA 2023 textile machinery exhibition held in Milan, Italy, last June, was the need for advanced technologies for the recycling of fibers and textiles. By the time of the next edition of this major industry event, which will be …
BioFibreLoop Leading Towards a Circular and Sustainable Textile Industry in Europe
The German Institute of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) is coordinating a research project, funded as part of the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program, that aims to develop recyclable outdoor and work clothing made from renewable bio-based materials. The project has been named BioFibreLoop, and the kick-off event took place in …