Sustainable Nonwovens 15.09.16


			£1 million investment at FET FET (Fibre Extrusion Technology) based in Leeds, UK, has completed a major upgrade of its process development laboratory. Read more

			'First nonwoven made from yarn' The 'first nonwoven material made from yarn' has been developed by a researcher at Nottingham Trent University, UK. The structure of the material – Zephlinear – produced by yarn surface entanglement, is said to be applicable for the encasing of copper wiring, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and more. Read more

			Freudenberg opens new China facility Freudenberg and Vilene Nonwovens has started up a new production line for car headliners at its plant in Suzhou, eastern China, to meet the increasing demand for high-quality car roof linings in Asia. Read more

			BFI to expand bico fibre capacity Beaulieu Fibres International (BFI) has announced a €30 million investment to extend production capacity at its plant in Terni, Italy, and expand its Meraklon speciality fibre portfolio with new bicomponent products. Read more

			Safer separator from Dreamweaver Advanced technology company Dreamweaver International and its manufacturing partner Glatfelter have brought their first separator for lithium ion batteries into full production. Read more

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Features
- European nonwovens production returns to pre-covid levels
  
  Monday, 31 March 2025
  BRUSSELS - The European nonwoven industry has returned to pre-covid levels with three million tonnes produced in 2024, according to new EDANA report.
- Andritz to present latest nonwovens solutions at IDEA
- Techtextil India to host Dornbirn event

- PureCycle inks European waste supply deal
  
  Wednesday, 02 April 2025
  ORLANDO - PureCycle Technologies has announced a collaboration with Landbell Group, a global...
  
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- Nonwovenn accelerates growth in protection division
  
  Thursday, 03 April 2025
  BOLTON - UK fabric manufacturer Nonwovenn is investing £1.5 million in its ProTech division to...
  
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- European nonwovens production returns to...
- Mehler and Heytex rebrand following acqu...

- WIPPES Act reintroduced in US Congress
  
  Friday, 28 March 2025
  CARY - INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry has announced the reintroduction of...
  
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- Proof launches postpartum underwear rang...
- Moisture control from reusable underpads

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- Opportunity: Partner with Spill Defence for a Carbon-Neutral Future
  
  Tuesday, 04 February 2025
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- Hempitecture awarded $8.4m from Department of Energy
- INDA outlines new sustainability initiatives