When a product requires the characteristics of softness and absorbency, hydrophilic nonwovens provide a cost efficient option that delivers optimal performance. Hydrophilic nonwovens attract and retain water, and are used for products that are made for absorbing liquids, but must remain strong and durable. WPT Nonwovens develops hydrophilic nonwoven material in polyester, rayon, cotton, and… Read more »
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Consumer trends indicate the demand for environmentally responsible, clean, and sustainable products is growing at a significant rate. In 2018, the U.S. organic market reached a record $52.5 billion, representing a 6.3 percent increase from the previous year. Much of this growth has been driven by the demand for items made with nonwoven fabrics, such… Read more »
Personal care wipes represent a growing market as product options expand to include baby care, personal hygiene, cosmetic wipes, medicated wipes, deodorant wipes, sanitizing wipes and more. WPT Nonwovens develops nonwoven fabric for personal care wipes with a wide range of characteristics such as softness, absorbency, and strength. Our nonwovens are used to create personal… Read more »
The use of bicomponent fibers in the production of nonwoven fabrics is growing. Manufacturers are discovering bicomponent fibers provide a cost-effective way to create customized nonwoven products with a wide range of beneficial characteristics. Bicomponent fiber nonwovens are the material of choice for products such as infant diapers, toddler training pants, feminine care products, adult… Read more »
The personal care nonwoven market is growing by leaps and bounds everyday, as more and more people demand safe, convenient, and affordable healthcare products. Disposable female health and hygiene products are a large part of this growing demand. Ongoing product innovations are fueling this continuous market growth. WPT Nonwovens is supplying manufacturers who are answering… Read more »
In the midst of this season of celebration, all of us at WPT Nonwovens are taking time to reflect on this past year with gratitude and appreciation. We realize that we could not have enjoyed the successes we’ve had without our many loyal customers and business partners. This time of year seems like the ideal… Read more »
As a company, WPT Nonwovens has focused not only on meeting customer needs, but doing so in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Part of our commitment has been to pursue the development of organic nonwoven cotton as a responsible product that answers the demand of more green-conscience consumer. WPT Nonwovens is proud to have… Read more »
WPT Nonwovens offers a wide range of fiber types including the highest quality virgin polyester, bicomponent fibers, and domestically sourced certified organic cotton. We also offer rayon and custom blends to create the superior nonwovens to meet specific application needs. Advanced technology and equipment capabilities allow us to develop nonwovens using a wide range of… Read more »
Rayon nonwoven fabric is made from 100% rayon filament or rayon blend. Rayon is a natural fiber that is derived from wood pulp. As a nonwoven fiber it offers the benefits of high absorbency, softness, and comfortable finish. Rayon nonwoven is easy to dye, offering a wide array of nonwoven color options. Nonwoven rayon is… Read more »
Today’s nonwoven fabrics are being used in an extensive range of applications owing to their ability to provide advantages such as high absorbency, heat resistance, water resistance, antibacterial properties, biodegradability, and more. Driving the expansion of the ability of nonwovens fabrics to meet so many material needs is the development of treatment technologies that allow… Read more »