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August 2008

Medical Market Maturation


flat volumes in North America have producers turning to Europe and Asia for growth


Ellen Wuagneux



Geotextiles: Highs and Lows Shape the Market


new applications, products emerge despite economic challenges


Karen Bitz McIntyre



Machinery & Equipment Focus


a look at the latest offerings and news from suppliers in this busy sector



July 2008

The 39th Annual Buyers' Guide



June 2008

Wipe Hype


baby care still dominates personal wipes market as consumers worry over excess spending and narrow in on essentials


Ellen Wuagneux



Fiber Makers Offer Alternatives


new fiber types give nonwovens makers more options


Karen Bitz McIntyre



The Smaller, The Better


small fibers mean big business for nonwovens in filtration, medical, apparel, home furnishing & industrial uses


Ellen Wuagneux



INDEX 2008: A Record-Setting Event


nonwovens exhibition exceeds expectations



May 2008

26th Annual Company Capabilities


Expo In Print



Changing Lifestyles Challenge AI Market


lifestyle changes, increased life expectancy create more customers for incontinence products


Adrian Atterby



Technical Textiles: Hot in HOT-Lanta


Techtexil North America bring industry veterans, newcomers to Atlanta



Online Exclusive: QC With A Female Twist


Debra Cherney's microbiological services firm offers solutions for customers' quality assurance, technical support and consultation needs.


Ellen Wuagneux



April 2008

Earth's Best... Only Better


nonwovens offer Mother Nature a boost in agricultural & landscape end uses


Ellen Wuagneux



The Sound Of Silence


acoustic nonwovens keep down the noise


Ellen Wuagneux



FR Legislation Creates Opportunities for Nonwovens


pending standards for upholstered furniture, top of bed materials could mean more growth for FR nonwovens


Karen Bitz McIntyre



INDEX2008 Coverage


everything you need to know about this month's even in Geneva



March 2008

The Great Divide


spunlace manufacturers point to a widening gap between low-cost commodity offerings and high-end niche products


Ellen Wuagneux



Nonwovens Help Construction Go Green


demand for more energy efficient buildings increases the role of nonwovens in roofing and construction applications


Karen Bitz McIntyre



INDEX08 Preview


exhibitors have big plan for the year's largest nonwovens exhibition



TTNA 2008


innovations in technical textiles will be in the spotlight at next month's event in Atlanta



Adult Incontinence Manufacturers' Directory



The Evolving Roles Of Nonwovens In Technical Textiles


Dr. Dong Zhang



February 2008

Household Wipes Market Struggles To Win Over New Customers


Adrian Atterby



Luxury Or Necessity?


producers still aren't convinced that automatic inspection is a need, not a want


Ellen Wuagneux



Supply Shift


capacity expansion, proposed mergers and a changing customer base add up to exciting times for spunmelt producers


Karen Bitz McIntyre



Food Pads 2007: A Tale of Two Markets


nonwovens' penetration of this growing market depends on geography


Phillip Mango



India: Rising Opportunities in Nonwovens and Technical Textiles


India will defy the existing nonwovens growth theory and grow exponentially with rising income levels


Seshadri Ramkumar and Appachi Arunachalam



January 2008

Consumers Continue to Win with Disposable Baby Diapers


competition keeps price down, innovation up


Karen Bitz McIntyre



Stretching Sales


with the focus clearly on fit, the nonwovens industry adds more elastics to give hygiene producers what they want


Karen Bitz McIntyre



Performance & Comfort - All In One?


new protective garments prove two key features aren't mutually exclusive


Ellen Wuagneux