At this year's IDEA show in Miami, FL/USA, from March 28-31, 2022, nonwovens producer Sandier will highlight innovations that combine function and conservation of resources. An innovative manufacturing process for wipes lowers energy consumption and use of resources by up to 50 compared with common production methods. The nonwovens feature similar or even improved softness as well as higher thickness at similar basis weights and bonding levels. For this new development, a wide variety of natural fibers or fibers based on renewable sources can be used and tailored to customer wishes and requirements of the end application. In the field of nonwovens in technical applications for the automotive industry, single-material solutions are currently also expanded to so-called molded exterior parts, e.g. underside panels, engine compartment shielding, and damping trays. Innovative non- wovens made from 100 PET offers a sustainable alternative for these applications. No binders are used, nor additional fibers often used to reinforce this type of components, thereby significantly reducing the weight of the material. Their porous structure makes these nonwovens very good sound absorbers, increasing the driving comfort of the vehicle. By customizing the fiber structure and the 3D shape of the component, performance can be further optimized to specific applications. The textile materials are also not susceptible to mold and fungi, and are extremely resistant to all common engine compartment fluids. They offer a high performance with structural rigidity and temperature stability. The Sandier nonwovens are made from up to 80 post-consumer recycling fibers - at the end of their life cycle, they can be reprocessed and turned into new polyester materials after mechanical recycling.
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