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Nonwovens

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According to a Smithers Report, about 500,000 tons of petroleum-based fibers are used each year for the production of wipes. (Smithers Report “The Future of Global Nonwoven Wipes to 2023”, 2018) © Lenzing

 
15/07/2021 – Fight against plastic waste

Fight against plastic waste

Lenzing supports EU guideline

Lenzing welcomes the uniform labelling obligation for wipes and feminine hygiene products containing plastics, which has been in effect since July 3, ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Die Vliesstofftage sind für dieses Jahr abgesagt. Die 35. Vliesstofftage sind nun für den 09. und 10. November 2022 in der Freiheitshalle in Hof geplant. © vtb-bayern

 
10/06/2021 – Corona-Pandemie

Corona-Pandemie

VTB-Bayern: Hofer Vliesstofftage sind abgesagt

Die diesjährigen Hofer Vliesstofftage am 10. und 11. November finden nicht statt. Als neuer Termin wurde der 09. und 10. November 2022 festgelegt. By  Editorial staff
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Autefa Solutions spunlace line in Linz, Austria is providing excellent opportunities for trials supporting customers in developing new advanced products. Picture: Square Drum Dryer SQV © Autefa Solutions

 
02/06/2021 – Nonwoven

Nonwoven

Autefa Solutions: the Hydroentanglement Machine V- Jet Futura

The spunlace line with the V- Jet Futura hydroentanglement machine at the Nonwovens Competence Center in Linz is ready for customer trials. By  Editorial staff
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According to figures collected and compiled by the Edana secretariat, production of nonwovens in Greater Europe grew by 7.2 percent in 2020 to reach 3,075,615 tonnes (and 85.9 billion square metres) with a total estimated turnover of 9,555 million euro. The total output of the 27 European Union countries is now over 2.15 million tonnes. © Edana

 
24/05/2021 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

Edana: Growth in nonwovens continues

European nonwoven production grows by over 7 percent to exceed 3 million tonnes in 2020. By  Editorial staff
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Aralar site in Amezketa, Spain © Aralar

 
07/05/2021 – Environmentally friendly adult and baby wet wipes

Environmentally friendly adult and baby wet wipes

Voith and Trützschler Nonwovens: Papel Aralar invests in a PM 5

Successful start-up of Papel Aralar’s PM 5. With the recent investment, Aralar has two WLS lines with a total production capacity of 45,000 tons/year. By  Editorial staff
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As a result of massive market changes, the company is planning to concentrate on manufacturing base materials for interlinings in Weinheim. © Freudenberg

 
31/03/2021 – Base materials, finishing, coating

Base materials, finishing, coating

Freudenberg: competence centers in Europe

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel is planning competence centers in Europe. By  Editorial staff
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Hightex International Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Trade Fair, which is planned to be held on June 22–26, 2021 was decided to postpone to June 14–18, 2022, considering the effects of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in the world. © Hightex

 
24/03/2021 – Turkey

Turkey

Hightex postponed, new dates: 14–18 June 2022

The postponement decision was taken as a result of intense discussions and evaluations with participants and sector representatives. By  Editorial staff