#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2021-12-16

BIOLACE® Pure, a 3-layered and 100 % plant based solution

BIOLACE® Pure meets consumer expectations for a superior wipe material with its 3-layered structure. It has a textile-like, natural feel and superior cleanability compared to standard 100 % viscose nonwoven.

BIOLACE® Pure is a 100 % natural solution made of biodegradable, compostable, and renewable plant-based fibers and wood pulp. During the manufacturing process, high pressured water jets lock the cellulosic fibers together without the use of any chemical binders or plastics

High lotion lead and controlled release

BIOLACE® Pure is a 3-layer structure made of natural cellulosic fibers. The pulp core enhances absorption while outer layers create optimal liquid management and distribution. The soft outer layers ensure that the wipe cleans effectively, taking care of the gentle skin. The BIOLACE® Pure material is very stable and has superior absorption and cleaning power making it an excellent substrate for wet wipes.

In addition, Suominen has created even better cleaning power with patterning and using pulp as the mid-layer. The new pattern increases the thickness up to 20 % compared to non-patterned material. With better features, BIOLACE® Pure allows the user to be even more satisfied after the use of the product.

Caring for the environment

Environmental consciousness is growing, and people understand more of the impact of daily consumer choices. Using environmentally friendly raw materials and product development is not an option anymore but a new normal. BIOLACE® Pure’s 3-layer material has better cleaning properties than 100% viscose nonwovens but also has a lower carbon footprint (Cradle-to-Gate approach) and thus lower environmental impact.

Francois Guetat joins Suominen as COO

Francois Guetat brings over two decades of global experience in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing excellence. Most recently, he served as SVP of Integrated Supply Chain at Kalmar, where he led business across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics and strategy. His leadership has been shaped by 22 years at Volvo, where he held key roles in Sweden, USA, and Poland.

Suominen reports decline in sales and earnings – Cost savings program and leadership change to drive recovery

Finnish nonwovens manufacturer Suominen Corporation has reported a noticeable drop in both revenue and profitability for the first half of 2025, reflecting a challenging global trade environment, particularly the impact of recent U.S. tariffs, as well as persistently high energy and raw material costs.

ANDRITZ sets focus on textile recycling and durable nonwoven production technologies at ITMA Asia 2025

International technology Group ANDRITZ will be presenting its innovative nonwovens production and textile solutions at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore, from October 28 to 31, 2025 (Hall 2, D106). ANDRITZ will showcase its MMCF production plants, textile sorting and recycling, bast fiber processing, needlepunch, airlay, and life-cycle service technologies, with a focus on sustainable solutions. Discover how these innovations can grow your business opportunities and support a greener future.

OUTLOOK™ 2025: Charting a sustainable and innovative future for the Nonwovens Industry

EDANA concluded its flagship event, OUTLOOK™ 2025, last week, marking it as a major success and addressing the biggest questions facing the industry. The three-day conference highlighted the urgent need for a unified approach to sustainability, regulation, and innovation in the absorbent hygiene and wipes sectors.

Global Nonwovens Alliance unveils Inaugural Board, advancing collaboration and growth worldwide

The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), a tax-exempt federation jointly founded by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, and EDANA, the Voice of Nonwovens, announces the appointment of its founding Board of Directors. This group of leaders represents some of the most influential executives across the nonwovens value chain and reflects GNA’s mission to foster global collaboration, innovation, and growth in the industry.

More safety and comfort for protective clothing thanks to auxetic fabrics

When everyday materials are pulled, they stretch or elongate in the direction of the pull and become narrower in cross-section. We can also observe this property in two-dimensional textiles. Auxetic structures behave differently here. They have the striking property of not changing under tensile stress or even increasing their width or thickness. These properties are advantageous, for example, in protective textiles or textile filter media. The DITF are researching auxetic fabrics for various applications.

SHIMA SEIKI returns to ShanghaiTex

Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Hong Kong and Chinese market subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI (HONG KONG) LTD., will exhibit at the ShanghaiTex 2025 exhibition (Booth No.: Hall N3, Booth A20) held in Shanghai, China this month. This marks the return of SHIMA SEIKI to ShanghaiTex after a 14-year hiatus, its last exhibit at the show having been in 2011.