Beaver Dam, KY — WPT Nonwovens Corporation has announced that they have invested $18.5 million in a new man-made fiber (MMF) nonwoven manufacturing line that will add 35 new jobs to the existing WPT workforce of 110 employees. The new manufacturing line will be housed in a newly constructed 75,000 square feet building owned by… Read more »
WPT NONWOVENS BLOG
In the post pandemic world, most businesses have been in some way impacted by supply chain disruptions. Problems procuring critical materials have been challenging for many industries. The nonwoven market has been particularly affected due to material shortages combined with accelerated demand for nonwoven materials to develop masks, wipes, PPE, and other types of healthcare… Read more »
It is, once again, the time of year to partake in traditions, enjoy family gatherings, and be thankful for the successes and blessings of another year. WPT Nonwovens family is excited to celebrate the holiday season and the wonder of Christmas. As we take time to reflect on this past year with gratitude, we realize… Read more »
WPT Nonwovens cares about the environment and we share the priority that many of our customers have to use environmentally responsible materials in the development of their products. As a trusted supplier in the nonwovens industry, we have made the development of our green product line a priority. Quality nonwoven material options have grown to… Read more »
WPT Nonwovens has extensive experience and industry knowledge when it comes to the design and manufacture of nonwoven fabrics. Nonwoven fabric is more widely used than ever before, and the material of choice in a multitude of industries. Nonwovens have become popular for so many products because they are highly customizable. Customers can select from… Read more »
There are a variety of ways to create nonwovens. Through air bonding is a type of thermal bonding that involves the application of heated air to the surface of the nonwoven fabric. In addition to the desirable characteristics provided by this versatile nonwoven material, it has the benefit of being lightweight and safer for the… Read more »
Improving the bottom line of your business depends on finding advantages that lower your cost of doing business. Savvy business owners know this is not simply a matter of finding the lowest price for materials, especially true in the case of nonwovens. Although the price you pay for your nonwoven material is a consideration, it… Read more »
When it comes to buying nonwovens you have a lot of supplier options, including a lot of inexpensive overseas producers. While price is often the first thing buyers look at, it is important to realize that a cheap deal can quickly become an expensive nightmare. Considerations like quality, availability, and customer service must factor into… Read more »
Medical manufacturers have long preferred nonwovens as the material of choice for healthcare products. Replacing their much less functional fabric counterparts, medical nonwoven products introduced the concept of safe and sanitary disposable medical products that were affordable for meeting ongoing healthcare needs. From bandages and wound dressings, the role of nonwovens today has advanced to… Read more »
WPT Nonwovens offers nonwoven cotton fabric that is made of 100% cotton filament or cotton blend. For products that need 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 Nonwoven Characteristics Cotton nonwovens have the characteristics of… Read more »