Poster in Mar 15, 2025 13:08:41

Non-woven goods based on recent developments

Non-woven goods based on recent developments

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The latest information on nonwoven products, based on recent developments as of March 14, 2025, is as follows, gathered from online media:

Nonwoven products, typically made of polypropylene or other fibers that are bonded together without being woven, are widely used in industries such as hygiene (e.g., diapers, wipes), medical (e.g., masks, gowns), and packaging. Recent news in this sector seems to focus on market trends and innovations, although specific updates are limited in the extensive search results available to me.

One notable mention comes from posts online, where Nonwovens Industry Magazine highlights its March 2025 issue. The issue covers the meltblown nonwoven market - meltblown is a key process for making fine-fiber nonwoven materials used in filtration (e.g., face masks) and absorbent products. Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, the meltblown market is said to be adapting to new challenges and opportunities, indicating a shift in demand or production dynamics beyond 2020. The magazine also highlighted reusable hygiene products and adult nonwovens, indicating that nonwovens are still important in these growing areas.

On the web, a specific update on Nonwovens News dated March 5, 2025, noted that nonwovens manufacturer First Quality Tissue had confirmed a new selection (possibly a facility or product line expansion), although details were sketchy. Another snippet mentioned bio-based fibers such as viscose in nonwovens, indicating sustainability concerns or innovation in the industry, although no major developments were detailed.

Beyond that, there were no blockbuster news stories directly related to nonwovens from the sources published in the past few days. However, the broader context of global trade – such as Trump’s tariffs affecting Canada, Mexico and China (effective from early March 2025) – could indirectly affect the nonwovens industry. These tariffs could increase costs for raw materials or finished products that cross borders, as nonwovens often rely on international supply chains. For example, a further escalation in trade tensions could lead to changes in the price of polypropylene, a key product in nonwovens.

Source: Online/NAN

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