Germany's Sandler to display high-performance nonwovens at Index 2023

For the hygiene industry, nonwovens for fluid transport (ADL) as well as backsheets set standards, made from 100 per cent raw materials from renewable sources. In wipes applications, nonwovens made up to 100 per cent from natural fibres offer new alternatives for single-use products in cleaning and personal care. In this segment, Sandler also utilises its expertise of different production technologies: Latest developments for wipes show the way towards climate neutrality through the use of more energy efficient manufacturing processes, the company said in a press release.

With the established Sandler standard of quality, these substrates combine a soft touch and optimised cleaning owing to an enlarged surface. Owing to the special production process an increased choice of alternative raw materials can be used, including 100 per cent based on renewable sources. In addition, the use of this specific process allows for an up to 70 per cent reduction of CO2 compared to established production processes for wipes substrates.

Sandler also offers a sustainable solution for the automotive industry: Fast Forward Fabric – the symbiosis of maximum performance and resource conservation. These textile materials are the base material for a variety of self-supporting moulded parts in interior and exterior applications. Made from 100 per cent polyester with up to 80 per cent post-consumer recycled fibres, these nonwovens reduce the use of virgin resources while being fully recyclable themselves at the end of their service life. In this way, Fast Forward Fabric creates closed material cycles and fulfils the most demanding sustainability requirements.

The nonwovens support the implementation of specific design concepts in all types of vehicles. Processing results in highly-stable moulded parts, realising even complex component geometries. At the same time, the materials feature a significantly lower weight compared to standard materials, high temperature stability, and resistance to all common engine compartment fluids. Their open-pore structure combines noise dampening and thermal management. Specific material configurations enable optimised vehicle acoustics – inside the passenger compartment as well as towards the surroundings. Through targeted processing, specific surface structures can be generated, making the nonwovens a design component in the vehicle as well.

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