Bobingen, 01/03/2017

Trevira at Index 2017: New developments in fibres for the non-wovens industry

Polyester fibre specialist Trevira GmbH from Bobingen is presenting in Geneva its comprehensive programme of products for the wide range of technologies and applications in the non-wovens sector. Besides new products and customized fresh developments, the focus is on further developing and optimising existing fibre types servicing this important segment.

A new offering in biopolymer fibres (Ingeo™) is a siliconized PLA hollow fibre for use in fillings. In response to customer demand in terms of product functions and material properties, the comprehensive product range for airlaid applications is being continuously enhanced. This also applies to special fibres for the carding sector and shortcut types for the paper industry; where the focus in on improving dispersion.

With regard to the increased need for fibres with additional functionalities and to the use of fresh combinations of raw materials, capacities in bico-fibres are being expanded. For both the polyester and the PLA programme, Trevira has also developed modified fibres for the hygiene sector (e.g. for wet wipes), where these stand out due to their particularly soft handle.

Emphasis is also being placed on finishes for fibres that must meet food industry standards, likewise on antimony-free polyester fibres, the aim here being to enhance product safety.

At Index 2017 Trevira will again participate in a joint presentation with sister companies from the Indorama Ventures parent group, a repeat of the procedure followed at the last event in 2014 and at IDEA in Boston in 2016. At Techtextil in Frankfurt in May this year Trevira can also be found on the Indorama Ventures group stand.

Photos:

Trevira_nonwovens_wall_paper_RGB_5000x3330px_ohne_Logo.jpg The paper and wallpaper industry is an area of application for special Trevira shortcut fibres. © Photo: Trevira GmbH 9 MB
Trevira_wet_wipes_RGB_4000x2660px_ohne_Logo.jpg Wet wipes from Trevira fibres. © Photo: Trevira GmbH / Georgia Pacific 6 MB
Trevira_cosmetic_tissue_RGB_5000x3330px_ohne_Logo.jpg Cosmetic tissue from Trevira fibres © Photo: Trevira GmbH / Sandler 8 MB
Trevira_coffee_pad_RGB_4000x2660px_ohne_Logo.jpg Fibres for the food industry: coffee pad non-wovens from Trevira fibres. © Photo: Trevira GmbH 6 MB
Trevira_cleaning_wipes_RGB_6000x4000px_ohne_Logo.jpg There are Trevira fibres in cleaning wipes as well. © Photo: Trevira GmbH 9 MB
Trevira_water_filter_RGB_6000x4000px_ohne_Logo.jpg Trevira fibres inside: nonwovens for water filters. © Photo: Trevira GmbH 6 MB

About Trevira GmbH:

Trevira GmbH is an innovative European manufacturer of high-value branded polyester fibres and filament yarns for hygiene and technical applications as well as for the hometextiles, automotive and apparel industries. Two production sites and a Marketing and Sales office with a total of approx. 1,100 employees are located in Germany, supported by an international marketing and sales organization. In 2016, sales amounted to around 230 million Euros. The head office of the company is located in Bobingen near Augsburg. Majority shareholder of Trevira GmbH is Indorama Venture PCL, Thailand.

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