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 »
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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 »
For products required to be all-natural and hypo-allergenic, 100% cotton or cotton blend fiber nonwoven fabric is an excellent option. Cotton offers the added advantage of being environmentally friendly. Cotton nonwovens have the characteristics of excellent absorption and release, while also offering superior comfort and softness. Nonwoven cottons are ideal for applications such as cosmetic… Read more »
Price is an important consideration for manufacturers who are choosing key material suppliers, but it should not be the sole consideration. When choosing a supplier for your nonwovens, it is important to consider things like material availability and quality, as well as the quality of customer service and support you will receive. If material quality… Read more »
Projections indicate substantial growth for the global bicomponent fiber market. According to a recent report, “the global bicomponent fiber market was approximately USD 1.68 billion in 2018 and is expected to generate around USD 2.5 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of around 5.1% between 2019 and 2026.” The need for bicomponent fiber nonwovens is… Read more »
Medical product manufacturers have a lot of material options when it comes to the manufacture of wound care products. With material options like woven fabrics, foams, and gels, manufacturers tend more to turn to nonwoven fabrics for wound dressings and surgical care items. The following are four important reasons why manufacturers prefer nonwoven fabrics for… Read more »
Manufacturers have a wide range of fiber options when specifying nonwoven fabrics for the products they produce. While some applications are great for natural fibers like cotton, others might be better served with synthetic fibers such as polyester. When considering fibers, it is important to compare the attributes of a given fiber in light of… Read more »
WPT Nonwovens has seen amazing growth since the opening of our new facility and the expansion of our equipment capabilities. Since July of 2018, new orders and expanding business have tremendously increased production demands. As a result we are adding two new production shifts. WPT recently added 35 production and skilled trade positions, and we… Read more »