Nonwovens

The Honeycomb Division of Valmet manufactures rotary and flatbed Thru-Air Systems for drying, curing, and bonding for nonwovens; Hydroentanglement equipment; Porosity Roll System for on-line monitoring of permeability; rolls for the web handling & processing industry and Integrated, Forming & Bonding (IFB) for manufacturing high loft or composite products.

Nonwovens Definition: Nonwoven fabrics are broadly defined as a sheet or web structure bonded together by entangling fiber or filaments mechanically, thermally or chemically. They are not made by weaving or knitting and do not require converting the fibers to yarn. These are fabrics that range from single use to very durable. They are engineered to provide specific properties such as: absorbency, liquid repellency, resilience, stretch, softness, strength, flame retardancy, washability, cushioning, filtering, bacterial barrier, sterility, etc.

Above are some of the more familiar products made with nonwovens: disposable diapers, synthetic leathers, wipes, fabric dryer-sheets, clothing interlining, carpet backing, furniture upholstery, filtration media, roofing products, and tea bags.

Others include: sanitary napkins, medical wraps and drapes, automotive headliners & upholstery, insulation, geotextiles.

Metso Paper, 12933 Sam Nelly Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273. Tel: 704-587-2289; Fax: 704-587-2320.