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White paper released in conjunction with World Prematurity Day
11.16.20
50 Years of Nonwovens
In 1970 Disposable Soft Goods started covering a new industry focused on disposable markets. Today, the magazine, now known as Nonwovens Industry, continues to
Karen McIntyre, Editor
11.12.20
Nice-Pak International CEO to Retire
Michael Staton has been with the company for 24 years
11.12.20
Apparel
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China
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Green/Sustainability
Texon Achieves Two Industry Accreditations
Dongguan, China, site earns SATRA Laboratory Accreditation Status and is certified to the Global Recycled Standard
11.12.20
Edgewell’s Sales Fall
Feminine care sales decrease 10.8%
11.12.20
Shows/Events
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Spunlace
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Wetlaid
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Wipes
Truetzschler, Voith Host Good Vibes Virtual Show
Sustainable and eco-friendly nonwovens for wipes is a major theme of the event
11.10.20
Feminine Hygiene
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Green/Sustainability
Planera Introduces Flushable Pads
U.K. start-up creates three-layer pad that breaks down in two steps
11.10.20
Wipes
EcoWipes Launches Eco-Friendly Nonwoven
Tricell nonwoven for wipes is based on FSC-certified cellulose
11.04.20
Facilities/Capacity
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Filtration
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India
Valmet to Invest in Filter Fabric Manufacturing in India
New equipment will start operation in the second quarter of 2021
10.28.20
Green/Sustainability
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Wipes
Kuraflex Counter Cloth Earns FSC Certification
Nonwoven kitchen wipe is made from rayon
10.26.20
Machinery and Equipment
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Wipes
Oerlikon-Teknoweb Gains License to P&G Nonwovens Process
Phantom technology combines airlaid and spunmelt for new options in wipes
10.23.20
Wipes
Sani Professional Products Demonstrate Efficacy Against SARS-CoV-2
Test results for three products have been submitted to the EPA
10.14.20
Market Data
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Medical
Smithers Tracks Market Boom for Medical Nonwovens
Data shows a 19.2% increase in demand due to Covid-19 pandemic
10.14.20
Maxcess Opens New Global HQ in Illinois
Also appoints Alexander Haid to lead its European operations
10.13.20
Berry Adds to Board
Jill Rahman has more than 25 years of packaged goods experience
10.13.20
Ontex Announces Board Changes
Gunnar Johansson steps down after seven years
10.12.20
Omya Receives Inaugural INDEX People's Prize
Omyafiber video received most likes on INDEX's Linkedin page
10.08.20
China
Chinese Nonwovens Outlook
As hygiene products continue to evolve in sophistication and design, nonwovens manufacturers continue to invest in new technologies
Karen McIntyre, Editor
10.08.20
Contracts/Awards
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Shows/Events
EDANA Announces INDEX Innovation Award Winners
Companies honored across seven categories in virtual ceremony
10.07.20
Diaper, Baby
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Feminine Hygiene
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Wipes
CNG Expands into Nonwovens and Fibers
New category will include plant-based fibers
10.06.20
Green/Sustainability
Berry's Biesheim, France, Facility Achieves ISCC Plus Certification
With certification Berry can produce nonwovens substituting a percentage part or 100% of the virgin resin with certified circular polymers
10.02.20
Green/Sustainability
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Spunbond/Spunmelt
Sabic, Fibertex Personal Care Partner to Make Recycled Nonwoven
Fabrics made using recycled plastics from the Trucircle portfolio
10.01.20
Susan Holley Joins Fabric Sources International
Named business development manager
09.22.20
China International Public Health Security Epidemic Prevention & Protection Material Fair
GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SOURCING CENTRE
Industrial/Institutional
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Wipes
Toray Launches Toraysee Micro-Fiber Wiping Cloth
Wiper removes 99% of nano sized contaminants
09.09.20
Machinery and Equipment
Jet-Kleen Offers Efficient Solution for Dust, Debris and Fiber Removal
Series provides fast, safe, and effective removal of residue such as wood chips, sawdust, fibers, moisture and particulate matter
09.02.20
Adult Incontinence
Organyc Enters Light Inco Market
Natural feminine hygiene company launches cotton based pads and liners
08.27.20
China
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Fibers
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Machinery and Equipment
Oerlikon Neumag Installs Three Staple Fiber Bico Systems in China
Fibers will be used to make hygiene products
08.27.20
Fibers
Lenzing Unveils New Fiber Options for Beauty Applications
Veocel Beauty offers finest lyocell skin fibers in the nonwovens industry
08.26.20
Diaper, Baby
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Hygiene Film/Components
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Pacific Rim
Daio to Make Fluff Pulp in Japan
Output will serve absorbent products business
08.07.20
How to best organize paper reel handling and storing
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Fibers
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Medical
Technical Absorbents Develops New Grade of Superabsorbent Fiber
Fibers are used in new range of SAF nonwoven fabrics that are more resistant to shrinkage
07.22.20
Fibers
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Green/Sustainability
Egyptian Researchers Extract First Long Textile Fiber from Date Palm Byproducts
Fiber can be converted into fiber tow, chopped fiber, spun yarn/roving, nonwoven mat, woven fabric and unidirectional tape
07.16.20
Diaper, Baby
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R&D/Basic Research
Diaper Testing International Releases Report on Walmart Diaper Brands
Features analysis on two exclusive baby diaper brands All Good and Rascal + Friends
06.29.20
Fibertex Personal Care
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09.11.19
World of Wipes International Conference
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07.08.19
International Paper
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03.11.19
Absorbent Core
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Adult Incontinence
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Diaper, Baby
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Mergers and Acquisitions
International Paper Completes Acquisition of Weyerhaeuser's Pulp Business
IP gains five pulp mills and two converting facilities
12.01.16
International Paper Buys Weyerhaeuser’s Pulp Business
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06.01.16
Diaper, Baby
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Mergers and Acquisitions
International Paper to Purchase Weyerhaeuser's Pulp Business
$2.2 billion deal will strengthen IP's position in global fluff pulp market.
05.02.16
Absorbent Core
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Adult Incontinence
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Hygiene Film/Components
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Market Data
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Western Europe
Nonwovens, Hygiene Drive Fluff Pulp Growth
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01.14.16
Adult Incontinence
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Feminine Hygiene
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North America
International Paper to Expand Fluff Pulp Capacity
Company invests $135 million in NC plant; divests Caroline paperboard business.
03.31.15