Materials
Web-based composites – a new class of materials with high potential for recycled carbon fibers
Web-based composites are nonwoven-based composite materials that meet the demand for sustainability and light weight. This new class of materials offers the possibility of processing recycled composite waste and thus …
COVID-19 adds urgency in the move toward technology with remote capability
For the past few years now, Industry 4.0 concepts have been introduced by the leading European suppliers of technologies for the production of synthetic fibers and nonwovens. In 2020, some …
Understanding meltblown and a market gone mad
Everyone now seems to have heard of meltblown, but what is meltblown? Meltblown is the term for one of the methods of forming resins/fibers into nonwoven material. Meltblown is typically …
Attendees look forward to new virtual format, same great content, at Hygienix 2020
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, will present the sixth edition of its annual Hygienix conference in an all-virtual format Nov. 17-19, as the association aims to continue …
Principle and application of new jet-strip cleaning machine for spunlace nonwovens
While the spunlace machine is the key piece of equipment in spunlace nonwoven production, jet strip washing machines are one of the crucial auxiliary items to safeguard the outstanding performance …