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05-19

Continued strengthening of nonwovens production during pandemic year

In 2021, nonwovens production in Greater Europe increased in volume by 2.0% to reach 3,120,967 tonnes (and 87.6 billion square metres).EDANA, the international Association serving the nonwovens and r...
01-24

Why use nonwovens in protective clothing

Nonwovens are extensively used in the medical field and in protection against liquid, biological and chemical agents in many sectors. They are also used in clean rooms, laboratories and in the electr...
12-17

Acoustics: The Silent Market

New opportunities for nonwovens arise as consumers seek peace in their homes, cars and offices.A relatively new field for nonwovens, acoustics is expected to grow in the coming years as increased opp...
11-19

Why use nonwovens in food and beverage?

Nonwovens are used for a variety of food contact solution. In many cases through the absorption of the excess of liquid it allows a significant improvement of product shelf-life of many perishable pr...
08-18

Improving the Sustainability of Nonwoven Products in a Cost-Effective Way

Interest in greener alternatives is widespread around the globeAcross the world, there has been a strong shift towards sustainability. Emergence of various legislation focused on sustainability acros...
05-20

Why use nonwovens in absorbent hygiene products？

Absorbent hygiene products (AHPs) have made an important contribution to the quality of life and skin health of millions of people. Users of absorbent hygiene products benefit from the softness, smoo...
09-27

How are nonwovens made?

How are nonwovens made?The production of nonwovens takes place in three stages, although modern technology allows an overlapping of some stages, and in some cases all three stages can take place at t...
06-04

Nonwoven Fabrics in Automotive and Transportation

Everyone has ridden in some type of transportation . . . automobile, plane, train or bus. You are surrounded by nonwoven fabrics every single time. Whether it's a cabin air filter, seat trim, flo...
04-22

What is the anti-virus principle of mask? From the micro point of view to give you professional solutions

A sudden outbreak of the virus, so that antivirus masks become a hot topic for a while. There are many types of masks on the market, among which surgical masks and N95 grade masks can provide good an...
03-02

A brief description of the mask

Classification of masksClassification by shapeMasks are divided into three types according to their appearance: flat, folded and cup-shaped.The flat masks are easy to carry, but has poor tightness. F...
01-22

Ultrasonic Technology Review

Lower costs and a cleaner environmental footprint are key benefits to using ultrasonic.As innovation continues in the nonwovens industry, new opportunities for ultrasonic grow—especially as manufactu...
12-26

Nonwovens in Automotives

Boosted by the need for lighter weight, more sustainable materials, nonwovens continue to increase their role in cars worldwide.The role of nonwovens in automotives continues to grow as car designers...
12-24

Merry Christmas!

It seems that Christmas time is here once again, and it is time again to bringin the New Year. We wish the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity i...
10-31

Why use nonwovens in electrics and electronics?

The structure of nonwovens gives strength and elasticity. Nonwovens insulating tape can therefore stand the stress applied during the wrapping process as well as that which arises from varying degree...
09-27

What are Absorbent Hygiene Products

Absorbent hygiene products include baby diapers, feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads and napkins) and adult incontinence products.Absorbent hygiene products have made an important contribution t...
08-19

New report forecasts excellent worldwide outlook for nonwovens

CARY/BRUSSELS - A new report published by the two leading nonwoven trade associations forecasts strong market demand for nonwovens materials through the next five years, according to the Worldwide Ou...
06-25

2019 NONWOVENS SYMPOSIUM OUTLINES PATH TO SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION AND GROWTH

EDANA closed its 2019 International Nonwovens Symposium (INS) today, having further demonstrated the technical and strategic building blocks that will ensure the industry’s sustainable growth. Launch...
05-09

Nonwoven Fabrics in Electronics

From computers to cable wrap to batteries, you’ll find nonwoven fabrics in places you probably never imagined. Nonwovens offer many advantages in the electronics market, just a few of which you’ll di...
04-11

INDUSTRIAL WIPES

The nonwovens industry is committed to developing and promoting materials that ensure the health and safety of users.The demand for single or limited-use industrial and institutional wipes has advanc...
02-22

The Plastic Problem—What’s the Answer

Plastic, How to reduce its use, how to make it more sustainable and what to do with it after use. And, it’s no surprise that this topic was so popular at the European-based conference given that the ...
01-14

Nonwovens industry pledges uptake in use of recycled PET

Nonwoven producers join 13 other organisations with measures to adopt more circular business models.EDANA, on behalf of the nonwoven producers amongst its membership, issued a pledge to significantly...
12-07

FILTRATION

One of the fastest growing segments in the nonwovens industry, filtration is characterised by dozens of end use areas and applications. Nonwovens can be engineered very precisely to meet exacting spe...
12-07

Medical Nonwovens

Nonwovens are extensively used in the medical field and in protection against biological agents in other sectors. For example, they can be designed to deliver critical safety properties, such as prev...
12-07

Nonwoven Fabrics in Hygiene

Have you ever changed a diaper? Put training pants on a toddler? If you’re a woman, you’re probably familiar with feminine hygiene products. All of these, plus incontinence products, all contain nonw...
12-07

Nonwoven Fabric

Definition Of Nonwoven Fabric Nonwoven fabric is a fabric like material made from long fibers, bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat or solvent treatment. The term is used in the textile man...
12-07

Manufacturing processes of Nonwoven Fabric

Nonwovens are typically manufactured by putting small fibers together in the form of a sheet or web (similar to paper on a paper machine), and then binding them either mechanically (as in the case of...
12-07

The 18th International Exhibition on Textile Industry (ShanghaiTex 2017)

The 18th International Exhibition on Textile Industry (Shanghai Tex 2017) Date: 2017．11．27 - 30 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre Address: 2345 Long Yang Road, Pudong, S...
12-07

EDANA report on Nonwoven statistics released

Sector growth rate of 3.3% recorded EDANA's comprehensive report on Nonwoven statistics for 2016 was published earlier this week. Available exclusively to members, the 'EDANA Statistics Report on No...
12-07

International trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens

Techtextil is the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens showing the full range of potential uses of textile technologies. Under the motto ‘Connecting the Future’, inte...
12-07

Introduction to Nonwovens

An average person is unlikely to be familiar with the term Nonwovens and a few decades back there were no experts in this field. When the consumer hears the term Nonwovens it makes him think of so...