Nonwovens
Medical Nonwovens Move Center Stage In The Push For Eco‑Friendly Disposables
Environmental targets, infection‑control demands and supply‑chain shifts drive renewed focus on single‑use fabrics. Absorbent hygiene products continue to lead global consumption of disposable nonwovens, yet the healthcare and medical sector …
Meeting The PFAS Challenge: Drivers And Opportunities In Nonwovens
Regulatory pressure, public concern and materials innovation are creating innovation opportunities in the nonwovens sector. The health and environmental impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will only become an …
Hybrid By Design: How Performance Biomaterials Are Reshaping Nonwovens Across Markets
Hybrid biomaterial systems are moving nonwovens beyond one-for-one material substitution toward performance-driven designs that account for processing, markets and end of life. The nonwovens industry is undergoing a key transition …
A Year Of Legal Firsts: How The Nonwovens Industry Is Navigating America’s Uncharted Tariff Terrain
The past 15 months have subjected the nonwovens industry to a tariff environment unlike anything in living memory, and not merely because of the top-line rates. What distinguishes this period …
Biopolymers In Fibers & Nonwovens: A Primer On The State Of The State
In recent years, the fibers and nonwovens industry has received a steady stream of pitches for sustainable or circular materials. For biopolymers, these include proposals from long-established suppliers; from new, …