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Nonwoven absorbents and wipes have been the major growth engines for the global nonwovens industry. Combined, these products account for a substantive global market of over $67 billion; however, adoption is still low in developing regions, providing a huge opportunity for suppliers.
This e-book looks at the key end-use markets for nonwovens and where they are likely to penetrate over the next few years. It addresses developments in raw materials, processing and key application areas, such as personal and household wipes, diapers and feminine and adult care. It also examines the impact of regulations on nonwoven development in the future.
Executive summary
- Introduction and methodology
- Scope
- Methodology
- List of definitions
Nonwovens for home and personal care
- Disposable absorbent products
- Converting
- Material selection
- Personal care and wipes
Raw material developments
- Fibres
- Natural fibres
- Regenerated cellulose fibres
- Synthetic fibres
- Elastomeric polymers
- Sustainable polymers
- Superabsorbent polymers
Processing developments
- Converting equipment
- Nonwoven processes
- Spunlace nonwovens
- Spunmelt nonwovens
- New processing developments
- Hybrid nonwoven processes
End-use market trends
- Consumer wipes
- Personal care wipes
- Household wipes
- Personal care absorbent products
- Diapers
- Feminine care
- Adult care incontinence products
Regulatory affairs
- Introduction
- North America
- Viscose rayon import tariff re-instatement
- Toxic substance control act (TSCA) reform proposal
- Europe
- European and North American flushability
- guidelines
- Asia and Japan