Posts Categorized: Nonwoven Fabrics

Successful product development begins with selecting not only the right materials, but also the right supplier for your materials. When it comes to nonwoven fabrics, optimal product quality and performance often is achieved with custom nonwoven fabric, developed by a knowledgeable and experienced nonwovens manufacturer. The WPT Nonwovens team creates a diverse range of custom… Read more »

Bicomponent fibers offer an innovative way to create nonwoven fabric that is essentially customized for a particular application. A bicomponent fiber is made up of two individual components distributed over the full length of a finished fiber. They can be from the same polymer or completely different polymer types. When different polymer types, an entirely… Read more »

Growing focus on health and well-being has ushered in increased demand for organic products. It is also important to today’s consumers to purchase environmentally responsible products. At the same time, people have become accustomed to enjoying the convenience of disposable products. So, how can all of these demands be met? Enter all-natural, organic cotton nonwovens…. Read more »

WPT Nonwovens Is known as the US source for a variety of fiber types including the highest quality virgin polyester and domestically sourced, premium medical-grade bleached cotton. Our line also includes rayon and custom blends to create the right nonwovens for virtually any application. Our offerings do not end with a diverse selection of fibers…. Read more »

As an experienced and fully equipped U.S. producer of high quality nonwovens, WPT Nonwovens is your one stop source for nonwoven material. Comprehensive Range of Nonwovens Materials, Treatments, & Finishing Processes We have a broad range of fiber types including the highest quality virgin polyester, bicomponent fibers, and domestically sourced certified organic cotton. We also… Read more »

Finding dependable suppliers is critical in manufacturing. You can have the most efficient processes and the most talented team in place, but if you do not have a secure supply chain for materials, your productivity can come to a halt. All too often, purchasers make a supplier decision based solely on price. Choosing a dirt… Read more »

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 »