When it comes to shopping for business suppliers, the number one factor most buyers focus on is price. Afterall, your bottom line profitability depends on lowering your cost of doing business. While the price you pay for your nonwovens is a consideration, there are many other ways the right nonwovens supplier can help you lower… Read more »
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Two types of commonly confused nonwoven materials are hydrophobic and hydrophilic. Each has unique characteristics for applications involving water. Taking a look at the Latin roots in these terms provides a clue to understanding them. Common to both terms is root, “hydro” which means “water.” The later portions of these terms are “phobic” which means… Read more »
WPT Nonwovens offer a wide range of domestically sourced options. NONWOVEN FIBER TYPES Cottons Polyester Rayon Blends NONWOVEN FABRIC TREATMENTS Anti-microbial/anti-bacterial Anti-static Biodegradable Colors custom matched Dry cleaning resistance Flame Retardant Heat Sealability Hydrophilic Hydrophobic Printing Others Available NONWOVEN RESINS Acrylics Vinyl Acetate (VAC) Vinyl Acrylics Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Starch… Read more »
A new facility and expanded equipment capabilities have led to what is promising to be an unprecedented year of growth for WPT Nonwovens. Since the opening of our Beaver Dam facility and the addition of our A. Celli Spooling Line in July of 2018, new orders and expanding business have tremendously expanded production our demands…. Read more »
Feminine hygiene products have become one of the most rapidly expanding personal care markets, due to the increasing demand for convenience and continual product innovation. A recent report from Stratistics MRC says that worldwide, the feminine hygiene products market reached $31.23 billion in 2017 and “is expected to reach $62.84 billion by 2026 growing at… Read more »
Today’s manufacturers use a wide range of nonwoven fabrics to make innovative products that are convenient and cost-effective. A variety of nonwoven fabric treatment options and materials can be used to construct nonwovens, including cotton, viscose, and polyester. A type of nonwoven that is growing in popularity is bicomponent fiber nonwoven fabric. Bicomponent nonwovens can… Read more »
In the healthcare field, much attention has been given to reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infection and illnesses. Nonwoven medical fabrics and wound dressing have many advantages in this area due to their unique qualities. Medical fabrics subject to intense scrutiny given the critical nature of their application, which has led to the development of… Read more »
The role of nonwovens in the personal care market has grown rapidly in recent years, due to the wide selection of personal care wipe products that have been introduced for a diverse range of consumers. According to a recently released report, the global Beauty and Personal Care market was valued at 420000 million US$ in… Read more »
Through air bonded nonwovens are used in the development of durable end use products including bedding, furniture and carpet backings, as well as disposable products such as hygiene wipes and fabric softener sheets. Featuring advantages such as high tensile strength and versatility, through air bonded nonwovens also offer loft, bulk, absorbency and thickness, as well… Read more »
Nonwoven fabrics are available in a wide range of fiber types including polyester, cotton, rayon, and blended nonwoven fabrics. Options range from disposable, single-use products to high-strength fabrics designed for durability. Today’s nonwoven fabrics can provide functional characteristics such as absorbency, resilience, softness, strength, and elasticity. The can be developed to be sterile, liquid repellent,… Read more »