Mr. William Wong, Group Director of Menang, at the restarted airlay production line. © Andritz AG
A central highlight was the recognition of Lenzing DualWipe with the prestigious Index Award in the Nonwovens Roll Goods category at the Index fair in Geneva. © Lenzing AG
From left to right: Yusuf Azrak, Sales Agent Ilyas F. Azrak A.S.; Tobias Schäfer, Vice President ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile; Sami Azrak, Sales Agent Samec; Zafer Kutanoglu, Chairman of Aksan Kozmetik A.S.; Servet Gerz, General Manager of Aksan Kozmetik A.S. © Andritz
The Index 26 seminar programme covers market insights and regulatory topics. © INDEX™
Lenzing’s DualWipe combines a textured cleaning side with a soft, absorbent side in a fully cellulosebasierten, plastikfreien wipe material. © Lenzing AG
The discussion focused on fully bio based, biodegradable cellulosic fibers and their use in nonwoven applications such as wet wipes. © FTI Vonsulting Bruxelles
Index 2026: By combining high-tech premieres, live demonstrations and specialist seminars, the trade fair highlights the shift towards networked collaboration across the entire value chain. © Index/Pierre Albouy
CEO Philipp Ebbinghaus (right) and CCO Dr Ulrich Hornfeck outline Sandler’s efficiency and investment initiatives. © Sandler AG/Fotostudio Schwarzenbach
This year's conference conversations consistently centred on how to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. © Edana
Freudenberg’s glass fiber wetlaid material surfacing veil. © Freudenberg Performance Materials
A strong combination of global exhibitors has already confirmed their participation this year. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.
The International Hall at Cinte Techtextil China 2024, set to be upgraded in 2025. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)
Examples of PET fine denier spunbond nonwovens from Freudenberg Performance Materials. © Freudenberg
The “Green Line” embroidery stabilizers from Gunold stand for environmental friendliness and sustainability. © Gunold
According to the latest data, in 2024, compared to data from 2023, nonwovens production in Greater Europe increased in volume by 2.6% to 2,976, 400 tonnes, and by 2.9% in surface area resulting in 85.1 billion square meters of nonwovens being manufactured. © Edana
Both Edana and Inda urge policymakers to prioritize negotiations and seek mutually beneficial resolutions. © Edana
EnkaChannel. © Freudenberg Performance Materials
The biodegradable geotextile is made from renewable raw materials and serves as a temporary filter for bank protection. © Fraunhofer UMSICHT
The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.