Posts Categorized: Nonwoven Fabrics

Recent events have brought to light important supply chain issues in the global economy. It is extremely important to have reliable suppliers as well as a contingency plan for dealing with any number of risks involved with your supply chain. WPT Nonwovens recently experienced this first hand, when answering the call for face mask production…. Read more »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »