Materials
Sustainable Advances in PLA Spunbond Nonwovens for Hygiene Applications
Opportunities for Sustainable Advancements As sustainable innovations in biomaterials continue to proliferate, the nonwovens industry faces challenges – but also enormous opportunities. Recent advances in applications development for polylactic acid …
Cellulose Fibers and Nonwovens
Approaches to Responsible Sourcing As a leader in wood-based cellulosic fibers, Lenzing has a particular responsibility and ambition to help raise the bar for sustainability in nonwovens industry. Wood and …
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 …
Regulatory Pressures & Significant Threats to Industry
Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Industry in Light of a Growing Consumer and Policymaker Focus on Sustainability Sustainability topics are top of mind for virtually every industry across …
The Potential and Trends of PCR in Nonwovens
Q+A With Matt Seaholm, President & CEO and Patrick Krieger, Vice President, Sustainability, Plastics Industry Association The nonwovens industry faces a huge challenge to transition from non-sustainable product applications to …