Nonwovens for Apparel And Home Textiles: profiles of four key producers
Nonwoven fabrics are highly versatile and can be designed to provide specific functions, including absorbency, flame retardancy, liquid repellence, stretch and washability. As such, nonwoven fabrics have long been used in a variety of technical applications including: agriculture and horticulture; automotive; building and construction; filtration; medical and hygiene; packaging; and wipes. However, nonwoven fabrics also offer scope for manufacturers of apparel and home textiles to innovate and add value to their products. For example, nonwoven fabrics can be used to create temperature regulating apparel, insulating apparel, and furniture upholstery which is resistant to creasing. Key companies which produce nonwovens for apparel and home textiles applications include Ahlstrom, DuPont, Freudenberg Performance Materials, and Sandler. This report profiles these four key players, and provides the latest information about their business activities, business strategies and products – with a specific focus on nonwoven fabrics for apparel and home applications. The report also includes the latest data on the size of the nonwovens market.
INTRODUCTION
AHLSTROM
Introduction
Filtration & Performance
Specialties
Recent developments
DUPONT
Introduction
Internationalisation strategy
Markets
Products
Personal protective apparel
Kevlar
Nomex
ProShield
Tychem
Tyvek
Recent developments
FREUDENBERG PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
Introduction
Company structure
International strategy
Marketing strategy
Products and technologies
Nonwoven fabrics for apparel interlinings
SANDLER
Introduction
Manufacturing facilities
Products and markets
Nonwoven fabrics for mattresses and bedding
Nonwoven fabrics for upholstery and outdoor furniture
Other products and markets
AHLSTROM
Introduction
Filtration & Performance
Specialties
Recent developments
DUPONT
Introduction
Internationalisation strategy
Markets
Products
Personal protective apparel
Kevlar
Nomex
ProShield
Tychem
Tyvek
Recent developments
FREUDENBERG PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
Introduction
Company structure
International strategy
Marketing strategy
Products and technologies
Nonwoven fabrics for apparel interlinings
SANDLER
Introduction
Manufacturing facilities
Products and markets
Nonwoven fabrics for mattresses and bedding
Nonwoven fabrics for upholstery and outdoor furniture
Other products and markets
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Ahlstrom: key events, 2001-18
Table 2: DuPont: key events, 2002-15
Table 3: Freudenberg: key events, 2000-15
Table 4: Sandler: key events, 1879-2016
Table 1: Ahlstrom: key events, 2001-18
Table 2: DuPont: key events, 2002-15
Table 3: Freudenberg: key events, 2000-15
Table 4: Sandler: key events, 1879-2016
