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Nonwovens Bulletin

Vol. No. 1 Issue No. 07 July 2015

DKTE Centre of Excellence in Nonwovens Plot No. 1, 2 and 3, Shri. Lakshmi Co-Operative Industrial Estate,

Hatkanangle – Ichalkaranji ,Dt. Kolhapur – 416109 (MS) India

Tel: +91 230 2366354 Email: [email protected],

Website: www.dktecoenonwovens.in

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Nonwoven Bulletin Volume 01 Issue No. 07 / July 2015

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Published quarterly

By

DKTE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN NONWOVENS

Editorial board

Prof. (Dr.) P. V. Kadole

Prof. C. A. Patil

Shri. Aniket Bhute

Shri. Rohit Landge

Shri. Pradeep Ingale

DKTE CoE in Nonwovens DKTES's Textile and Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji Plot No. 1, 2 & 3, Shri. Lakshmi Co-Operative ‘Rajwada', P Box No. 130, Ichalkaranji

Industrial Estate, Hatkanangle – Ichalkaranji, Tal: Hatkanangle, Dt. Kolhapur – 416 115 (MS) India

Dt. Kolhapur – 416109 (MS) India Tel: +91 230 2421300, 2437316, 2437317

Tel: +91 230 2366354 Fax. +91 230 242329

Email: [email protected], Email: [email protected],

Web: www.dktecoenonwovens.in Web: www.dktes.com

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Promoting Excellence In

Teaching, Learning & Research...

DKTE Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji Rajwada , P.Box No. 130 Ichalkaranji

Tal- Hatkanangale, Dist-Kolhapur-416115 (MS)India

Ph.No. +91 230 2421300, 2437316

E-mail: [email protected], website: www.dktes.com

Your trusted partner for nonwovens

Learning & innovation go hand in hand…..

DKTE Center of Excellence in Nonwovens Promoted by Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India

Plot No. 1, 2 and 3, Shri. Lakshmi Co-Operative Industrial Estate,


Ph.No. +91 230 2366354

Email: [email protected], Website: www.dktecoenonwovens.in




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The Textile and Engineering Institute enjoys a unique and prominent place amongst the institutions that are engaged in education, training, research and consultancy in various disciplines of engineering in India. It has been catering to the needs of the industry for the past thirty years. The link of institute with the industry has been cultivated all these years and it has already carved a niche for itself amongst the reputed engineering institutes in the country, emphasizing value based technical education to the aspirants who wish to enter the area of the corporate world and be on the helms in the twenty first century. GENESIS OF THE INSTITUTE

The genesis and growth of the institute was a sequel to the intensive desire and support from the powerful co-operative sector. Keeping in view the fabric of social responsibility, Mr. K.B. Awade, Former Member of Parliament, founded D.K.T.E. Society‘s Textile and Engineering Institute at Ichalkaranji in 1982. Ichalkaranji town, popularly known as Manchester of Maharashtra is located 29 km from Kolhapur city and is one of the prominent centres of decentralized textile sector of India. It is close to rail and bus terminals. D.K.T.E‘S Textile and Engineering Institute has been designated as Center of Excellence in Nonwovens by Office of the Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. The basic objective of setting up of Centre of Excellence for nonwovens is to promote nonwovens and technical textiles and to provide infrastructural support and facilities at one place for the convenience of its manufacturers. The COE will provide technical support, testing services, prototype development facilities and other necessary facilities at one place to the technologists and entrepreneurs in the field of Nonwovens and Technical Textiles.


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ABOUT DKTE’s COE IN NONWOVENS

Technical Textiles offers a huge opportunity in India for both local consumption as

well as for exports. Based on current usage patterns, the Domestic Consumption

market alone is expected to exceed US $ 13 billion by 2012/13. (Rs.62,000 crores).

To facilitate the growth of this industry in India, the office of Textile Commissioner

Ministry of Textiles, Government of India has announced different schemes to

promote Technical Textiles in India. Under the Mini Mission-I of ‘Technology

Mission on Technical Textiles’ of the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, various

Centers of Excellence (CoE) in different segments of Technical Textiles have been

created. Centre of Excellence is to provide technical support, knowhow and all

necessary infrastructure at one place for the convenience of the manufacturers of

technical textiles in India. Our institute has been designated as Center of Excellence

in Nonwovens and Govt. of India, Ministry of Textiles has sanctioned Rs. 24.5

Crores to set-up and establishes this prestigious project of CoE in Nonwovens.

In this pursuit, the organization has imprinted its own standards to obtain the

accreditation of the international status as a R &D institution apart from providing

solutions to various technical and techno-economic problems faced by the industry

in a very cost effective mechanism and with quick response time.

Vision

To be the world class ‘Centre of Excellence’ for Nonwoven so as to enable the

Indian Industry to venture into Technical Textile Manufacturing by offering various

services like testing, training, product development, research, incubation and

dissemination of knowledge and information.

Mission

To build a complete institution that supports high quality research and product development in the field of Nonwovens and Technical Textiles.

To create state-of-art testing and certification facilities with national and international accreditation for nonwoven products and Technical Textile materials.

To organize workshops, training programmes, seminars and conferences to transfer the knowledge to the industry.

To develop linkages with regional and international agencies, institutions and individuals for research and development in the field of nonwovens and Technical Textiles.


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To encourage and assist new entrepreneurs in the Nonwovens and Technical

Textiles sector by providing support in project planning, execution,

production, and various aspects of management.

Objectives of COE

The basic objective of Centre of Excellence is to provide infrastructure and

facilities at one place for the convenience of the manufacturers of

Nonwovens used in technical textiles.

To establish testing laboratory, process & prototype development facilities,

Sample Bank, training facilities, incubation centers, etc in the field of

nonwovens.

To incubate new ideas into practical tradable products.

To disseminate information through training programmes, workshops,

seminars, etc.

Major Activities of Centre of Excellence in Nonwovens

Testing Service

Training and Education

Research & Development and Technical Consultancy

Product and Prototype development

Support to Business start-ups

Standardization and Regulatory Measures

A view of Centre of Excellence in Nonwovens


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List of Testing Instruments available at COE laboratory

INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE

Information resource centre with I.T. infrastructure at COE has been established

which shall serve as “knowledge and reference base” for new entrepreneurs and

users. The centre is equipped with all technical literature, reference materials,

books, specifications, standards, directives and a sample bank with nonwoven

samples. Information about production, technology, raw material, standards,

testing procedures, machinery, suppliers, domestic & global demand, details of end

users, potential applications and also project profiles will be available for all

nonwoven related products. An exclusive dedicated website for Nonwovens

segment is also available. (www.dktecoenonwovens.in)

Details of books available at COE Library

Sr. No.

Books

1 Advanced Fibres Spinning Technology - by T. Nakajima

2 Composites materials : Engineering & Science by F. L. Matthews & R. D. Rawlings

3 Medical Textile & Bio-materials for health care

4 Textiles in Sports

5 Military Textiles

6 Materials in Sports Equipment

7 Smart Textiles : Coatings & Laminates

8 Turbology of natural fibre polymer composites

9 Smart Textiles for Medicine and health care

Testing Instruments Testing Instruments

GSM Tester Liquid Strike Tr. Wet Back

Digital Bursting Strength Tester Thermal Conductivity Tester

Digital Thickness Tester Digital Tearing Strength Tester

Water Repellency Tester Hydrostatic Water Head Tester

Microscope With Microtome Gradient Ratio Test Apparatus

LOI Tester Water Transmittivity Tester

Pore Size Analyser Tensile Testing M/C.Utm

UV Accelerated Weathering Tester Direct Shear Box

Linear Density & Fibre Crimp Digital pH Meter

Air Permeability Tester Viscometer

Water Vapour Transmitivity Tester Shaking Water Bath

Non Woven Orientation


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10 Biodegradable & sustainable Fibre

11 Properties and performance of natural fibre composite

12 Engineering Textiles

13 Structure & Mechanics of Woven fabric

14 Identification of Textile Fibres

15 Clothing Biosesory Engineering

16 Chemical Finishing of Textiles

17 Textiles for cold weather apparel

18 Environmental impact of Textiles

19 Biomedical engineering of textiles and clothing

20 Eco textiles

21 Textiles for Protection

22 Fundamentals and Practices in Colouration of Textiles

23 Physical Testing of Textiles

24 Handbook of Textile fibre structure

25 Performance of Home Textiles

26 Clothing appearance and its science and technology

27 Design and Manufacture of Textile Composites

28 Integrated Design and manufacture using fibre-reinforced polymeric composites

29 Surface modification of Textiles

30 Smart Textile Coating and Laminates

31 Textile for Cold Weather Apparel

32 Advances in Apparel Production

33 Tribology of Natural Fiber Polymer Composites

34 Biological Inspired Textiles

35 Fabric Testing

36 Nanofibres and Nanotechnology in Textiles

37 Handbook of Nonwoven

38 High Performance Fibres

39 Coated and Laminated Textiles

40 Plasma Technologies for Textiles

41 Thermal Moisture Transport in Fibrous Materials

42 Green composites: Polymer Composites and the Environment

43 Intelligent Textiles and Clothing

44 Textiles for Protection by R.A. Scott

45 3-D Textile Reinforcements in composite materials by A. Miravate

46 New Fibres by T. Hongu & G.O. Phillips

47 Hand Book of Technical Textiles by A. R. Horocks

48 Composites Forming Technologies by A.C. Long

49 Fire Retardant Materials by A. R. Horoocks & D. Price

50 Effects of Mechanical & Physical properties on fabric hand by H. M. Behery

51 Handbook of Nonwovens by S.J. Russell

52 Chemical Testing of Textiles by Qinguo Fan

53 Micro structural Characterization of Fibre-reinforced Composites by John Summer


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54 New Millennium Fibres by Tatsuya Hongu & Glyn O. Phillips

55 Plasma Technology for Textiles by Roshan Shishoo

56 Clothing Bisensory Engineering editd by Y.L. and A.S. W Wang,

57 Smart Fibres,Fabrics and Clothing edited by Xiaoming Tao

58 Applications of nonwovens in technical textiles

59 Coated Textiles, Principles and Applications

60 Handbook of nonwoven filter media

61 Needle punching textile technology‎

62 Chemical Principles of Textile Conservation

63 Textile Testing: Physical, Chemical & Micoscopical

64 Mechanics of Textile & Laminated Composites by A.E. Bogdanovich & C.M. Pastore

65 Manufactured Fibre Technology

66 Handbook of Advance material testing

67 Fiber Chemistry

68 Engg in Textile Coloration

69 Mass Spectrometry

70 New Fibers by Tatsuya Hongu & Glyn O. Phillips

71 Chemical Technology in the pre-treatment processes of Textiles

72 Handbook of Nonwoven Filter Media

73 Natural Dyes for Textiles & their Eco-friendly Applications

74 Testing and Quality Management Vol.1

75 Theory and Practice of Water & Wastewater Treatment by Ronald L. Droste

76 Analytical Chem. By Open Learning - 34 Volumes

77 Wastewater Microbiology

78 Polyimide : Fundamentals & Applications

79 Fibre Reinforced Composites by P. K. Mallick

80 Polymer Chemistry the basic Concepts by Hiemenz Paul C.

81 Chemical Processing of Fibers and Fabrics Functional Finishes by Menachem Lewin

82 Modern Textile Characterization Methods By Mastura Raheel

83 Chemical Technicians' Ready Reference Handbook

84 Juran's Quality Handbook

85 Polymer Data handbook

86 Encylopedia of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology by Dr. Parag Diwan & Ashish Bharadwaj

87 Textile Testing & Analysis by B. J. Collier

88 Textiles in automotive engineering‎

89 Polymer biomaterials in solution, as interfaces and as solids

90 Micro Manufacturing & nano technology

91 Geosynthetics and their applications

92 Textile Chemicals Environmental data & facts

93 Membrane Separation Processes

94 Coated Textiles by A. K. Sen

95 Wellington Sears Handbook of Industrial Textiles by Sabit Adnur

96 Physical Properties of Textile fibres


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97 Physical Properties of Textile Fibres by Morton W.E. & Hearle J.W.S.

98 Coated Textiles, Principles & applications by A. K. Sen

99 Ullmann's Fibres Vol.1 & 2 by Wiley-VCH

100 Migration of liquid drops on fibers in nonwoven fibrous filters

101 Introduction to nonwovens technology‎

102 Applications of nonwovens in technical textiles

103 Recent developments in geotextile filters and prefabricated drainage geo-composites

Details of standards available at COE

Name of Manual Name of Manual

ASTM Textile Standards 7.01 & 7.02 ASTM Standards Section 15 (978-0-8031-8600-2)

Analytical Methods for Textile Laboratory Nonwoven Structures for Absorption of Body Fluids by Jacek DUTKIEWICZ

Annual Book of ASTM Standards on Textile Section .07

EN 12447-Geotextiles & geotextile-related products

ASTM Volume 07.01 Textiles (I): D76 - D4391 EN 13361 - Geosynthetic barriers

ASTM Standards (978-0-8031-8561-6) for Water & Environment Technology

BIS STANDARD

ASTM Volume 13.01 (978-0-8031-8585-2) Standard Test Methods For The Nonwovens Industry

ASTM Volume 07.02 Textiles (II): D4393

Details of Journals Available at COE

Name of Journal Name of Journal AATCC Review Geosynthetics

Clothing & Textile Research Journal Journal of Natural Fibers

Coloration Technology Research Journal of Textile & Apparel

Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal Journal of Textile Institute

International Journal of Materials Research Textile Research Journal

Melliand International Autex Research Journals

Sportswear International Journal of Engineered Fibers & Fabrics

Textile Network (Magazine) Chemical Fibers International

Non-Woven & Technical Textiles Technical Textiles International

Future Materials Journal of Industrial Textile

Asian Technical Textiles Journal of Composite Material

Journal of Textile & Apparel, Technology & Management

Training COE in Nonwovens will conduct several need based on site training programs or at COE in the field of Technical Textiles, Nonwovens, Testing, Project Planning, etc. Also COE will actively engage in training of students, faculty members of academic institutions and technicians from the industry to create awareness and knowledge about the technical textiles field as a whole. INCUBATION CENTRE


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Details of Prototyping Machines which are available for prototype development at DKTE CoE Nonwovens.

Trutzschler Needle punch Line of 2 meter width at DKTE COE

Trutzschler Nonwovens Germany

Particulars

Needle Punching Line

Thermal- Bonding

Calendaring Machine

Fibre retrieving Line


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Hot Calendar – Yamuna Machine Works

Thermal Bonding Line – Yamuna Machine works


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TOP NEWS IN NONWOVENS

1. Knowaste Plans Diaper Recycling Plant in U.K.

Knowaste has submitted plans to build the U.K.'s largest diaper recycling plant in

Hayes, the company has announced. Plans involve investing £14 million in the

development of a state-of-the-art absorbent hygiene product (AHP) recycling

facility on an industrial site on Uxbridge Road. The site is named Hayes 180 and is

planned for launch in early 2017. If approved, Hayes 180 would be the biggest plant

of its kind in the U.K. The sustainable facility would process at least 36,000 tons of

AHP waste per annum and create up to 20 new local jobs including administrative,

site operative and technical positions. The company believes this investment will

have a positive local impact and looks forward to engaging local schools, businesses

and residents to highlight the environmental benefits of Knowaste coming to their

area. The company considers Hayes 180 the start of an exciting phase for

Knowaste, and the area of West London offers a great foundation for the

development of its technology. The recycling of AHPs is considered to be the most

sustainable solution to managing this specific waste, saving up to 70% of carbon

dioxide emissions when compared to the usual disposal methods of landfill and

incineration. The Knowaste process is able to recycle about 97% of the AHP

product. The new site is part of a larger program of site development the company

plans to roll out across the U.K. (http://www.nonwovens-industry.com/issues/2015-10-01)

2. EDANA Unveils Program for Turkish Nonwovens Symposium

EDANA, the global association serving the nonwovens and related industries,

launched the full program of speakers ahead of the Turkish Nonwovens Symposium

that will be held in Istanbul November 10-11, 2015. The symposium was first

developed to answer the needs of members across the region, and provide a forum

for companies from across Europe, the Middle East and West Asia to meet and do

business. Since the first edition in 2012, the event has attracted managers and

directors from companies who seek information about market developments,

regulatory pressures, innovation and new technology, and from companies in

Europe seeking information about the trading environment within Turkey. “With

keynote speakers from the Adana Chamber of Commerce on the first day, and the

Marmara University Faculty of Pharmacy on the second, the symposia focuses on

the local industry opportunities and strengths,” says Pierre Wiertz, general


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manager of EDANA. “With the first session then concluded by Jacques Prigneaux,

market analysis and economic affairs director for EDANA, who will address the

global perspective of Turkish nonwovens, delegates will be well-prepared to look

for the global connections of business, with Turkey at the very heart of the

partnership.” Additional speakers at the symposium will be from Centexbel,

Erciyes University, General Nonwovens & Composites, H.B. Fuller, Hassan, Hayat

Kimya, Henkel, Hy-Tec Hygiene-Technologie, ISRA Vision, Lenzing, Schülke & Mayr,

Spoolex, Starlinger Recycling Technology, Technical Absorbents, Tecnon Orbichem,

WEKO Weitmann & Konrad, and Zydex Industries The accompanying tabletop

exhibition has been extended since the first edition, with more companies

showcasing their range of services and products to the symposia’s attendees. (http://www.nonwovens-industry.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2015-02-02)

3. ORV Reports Successful Start to Year

Following a drastic restructuring in 2013, ORV, the Italian-based nonwovens

manufacturer is reporting a positive trend in the first half of 2015. The restructuring

involved a tough series of cost reduction initiatives to better align its cost structure

with the headwinds of today’s highly competitive environment. “The current

results confirm the smartness of the market and technology repositioning actions

we carried out in 2013,” says Stefano Lupi, CEO, “All the initiatives aimed to

financially stabilize the company have been successfully implemented and now

ORV Manufacturing is able to generate enough cash to sustain its business and pay

back the debts resulting from the past seasons, without the need of any external

financial sources such as banks.” Lupi went to say that as the restructuring efforts

wind down, the company is now in the preliminary stages of examining which

future investments would best support furutre growth. ORV is based in Italy with

two plants located close to Padova. Its key markets are automotives, filtration and

clothing. (http://www.nonwovens-industry.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2015-09-08)

4. EDANA Announces Nonwovens Innovation Academy Program

EDANA has launched the draft program for the Nonwovens Innovation Academy

taking place November 5-6, 2015, at the University of Leeds (U.K.), one of Europe’s

largest universities. With the publication of the preliminary program, participants

are now able to register for the Academy. In 2015, EDANA will be presenting a

program with contributions from both the academic world and from the

http://www.nonwovens-industry.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2015-09-08


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nonwovens and related industries. Program sessions will cover new materials,

emerging technologies, processing recycled carbon fibers, modeling and

performance enhancement. “The NIA promotes fundamental understanding and

knowledge of the science and technology contributing to the advancement of

nonwoven fabrics, products and processes, and provides a unique opportunity for

both relaxed networking and structured meetings between researchers, students

specializing in nonwovens or related fields, and potential employers,” says Pierre

Wiertz, general manager of EDANA. The Academy will be kicked off with a keynote

speech: “From incremental to breakthrough innovation – moving nonwovens

innovation forward,” by Dr. Bryan Haynes, director of Global Nonwovens Research

& Engineering from the Kimberly-Clark Corporation. In addition to the papers

presented during the Academy, delegates will have the opportunity to visit a poster

session showcasing academic projects and studies, and network during the breaks

with their authors. The authors (students and researchers from a number of

centers of excellence) have been selected to present their latest work within the

broad range of topics pertaining to the scope of the Academy, and awards will be

granted to the best among these. On the morning of November 5, participants

have also been invited to visit the research facilities from the Nonwovens Research

Group of the University of Leeds, one of Europe’s largest academic groups

specializing in nonwovens science and technology. (http://www.nonwovens-

industry.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2015-08-27)

5. Baby Wipes to Grow 5.4% Annually through 2019

Research and Markets announced the addition of the “Global Baby Wipes Market

2015-2019” report to its offering. The analysts forecast the Global Baby Wipes

market to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% during the period 2014-2019. This report covers

the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Baby Wipes market

for the period 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, the report considers

revenue generated through the sales of baby wipes worldwide. One of the major

trends emerging in this market is the increased investment in R&D, which is aimed

at enhancing the biodegradability of the products and their safety for usage.

Investment in R&D aims to enhance safety for usage and cater to the demand for

eco-friendly baby wipes. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this

market is increased disposable income. There is a low level of volatility in the per

capita disposable income of the people in developed nations. (http://www.nonwovens-

industry.com/issues/2015-03-10)


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ABSTRACTS FROM PUBLISHED LITERATURE

1. Overview of Acoustic Nonwovens R.R.Landge* (Scientist, DKTE Centre of Excellence in Nonwovens), M.C.Burji (Assistant

Professor, DKTE Textile & Engineering Institute)

Abstract

Noise is a very important subject of study, since it may determine the quality

of human life. Because of the industrial Revolution we cannot eliminate noise

but we can reduce noise, with continuous development of new technologies,

predominantly the trend of fast & more powerful machinery, environmental

impact of noise is a matter of increasing concern Noise greatly affects the day-

to-day activities and even can cause various health problems. Therefore,

acoustic insulation is an essential need for our houses in order to reduce noise

related problems, leading to improved quality of life. Therefore, it is very

important to control or reduce noise from traffic, in factories, offices, and

houses. This paper explains about theory of sound absorption, principal

behind the Acoustic theory factors influencing and manufacturing of

Nonwoven acoustic fabric & how it acts, it covers test standards, applications

& Developments in acoustic material to improve the acoustic property of

Nonwoven acoustic material.

Keywords: Noise, sound absorption, acoustic property, Nonwoven material,

developments in material.

2. Automotive Textile & Developments Rohit Landge*, Aniket Bhute, Pradeep Ingale, Dyechem Pharma, August, 2015.

Abstract

Automobile is the lifeline of present society. Trade, Industry and Commercial

activity extremely dependent on this sector. Therefore, it is no exception that

tremendous growth and development is taking place in this sector. The use of

textiles in the automotive industry is set for significant growth, according to the

world Technical Textile Market .The average weight of textile materials in a mid-


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size car has increased from 20 kg in 2000 to 26 kg today and by 2020 it is expected

to reach 35 kg. The increase stems from a rise in demand for greater comfort and

Safety and efforts aimed at reducing the weight of a vehicle in order to lower fuel

consumption and CO2 emissions. In terms of fabric type, it has been predicted that

woven fabrics and knitted fabrics will continue to account for a predominant share

of the global market for automotive textiles. This prediction holds true despite a

rise in Technological Developments has done such as use of nonwovens and

increase in the penetration of composites in automotive industry.

Keywords: Expectation, Health care, light weight, automotive market and

composites

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NONWOVENS –

1. Blue Thunder Technologies Adds Sterile Wipes

Blue Thunder Technologies has introduced a new line of validated sterile wipes,

available in dry and pre-saturated options. They are designed to provide a high

quality and cost-effective wiping solution for aseptic cleanrooms and where sterile

compounding is performed.

The nonwoven wipes are made with various materials including polypropylene,

polyester, and polyester/cellulose blends. They are virtually free from particulate

generation and are suitable for a wide range of cleanroom levels including ISO 3-4

(Class 1-10) or ISO 5-6 (Class 100-1000).

Blue Thunder’s sterile wipes are Gamma Irradiated using Cobalt 60 radiation and

are validated to SAL (Sterility Assurance Level) of 10-6 in accordance with the

standards and recommended practices of the ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137:2006

guidelines. The sterile wipes are designed to meet or exceed guidelines set forth

by USP797 and the upcoming USP800. Each individual sterile wipe package is

identified with a lot number for traceability and a Certificate of Sterility is included

with every case. (http://www.nonwovens-industry.com/issues/2015-09-01)


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2. Freudenberg Launches Evolon 3D

Freudenberg Performance Materials unveiled Evolon 3D, a variation of its Evolon

microfilament fabric. The original Evolon features smoothness, softness and

uniformity, and has succeeded in replacing traditional textiles in areas such as

bedding, decoration or even acoustics, according to Freudenberg Performance

Materials. The new three-dimensional version’s surface has increased in volume

and has become more refined, paving the way for other possible applications.

Thanks to a specific process integrated into the Evolon production line, water jets—

already used to bind the material and generate the microfilaments—model the

fabric’s structure on standard designs or on designs adapted to the specific needs

of certain clients. Evolon 3D preserves the high performance of original Evolon,

while increasing its bulkiness and volume and by taking on a feel and a look that are

even more like fabric, according to Freudenberg. Like the original Evolon, Evolon

3D can be washed again and again without losing its structure. It can be used white

or dyed in various colors. Transfer printing multiplies the possibilities for design and

personalization and also produces very good results on Evolon 3D. The

applications are many and varied. In the ultra-light category (as low as 30g/m²), the

3D structure reinforces the uniformity of the microfilaments and increases ease of

handling, making it possible to supply 3D microfilament wipes which are 1.5 to 2

times lighter than the lightweight wipes traditionally obtained using competing

processes. Like the original Evolon, these 3D wipes offer the best cleaning

performance in their category thanks to the fineness and density of the

microfilaments. In addition, in its 100g/m² version, Evolon 3D enables a new

generation of sports towels to be produced, just as ultra-compact, lightweight and


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effective, but with a traditional fabric look that consumers are used to, such as

honeycomb or other patterns. Lastly, designers can use Evolon 3D in decoration,

where Evolon is already valued for its matte look, lightness, ease of handling and its

acoustic properties. In keeping with Evolon’s clean production—free of solvents

and chemical binders and with a minimum of production stages—the Evolon 3D

structure is achieved without post-treatment and without the addition of

chemicals. (http://www.nonwovens-industry.com/issues/2015-07-01)

3. Poise Brand Launches Thin-Shape Pads

Kimberly-Clark’s Poise brand recently introduced new Poise Thin-Shape pads to

help more women manage their light bladder leakage (LBL) effectively and with

confidence. The new pads are up to 40% thinner than original Poise brand pads and

are made specifically for common little leaks triggered by everyday occurrences like

laughing, sneezing and exercising. Designed to move with a woman’s body, new

Poise Thin-Shape pads offer comfort and protection with Super Absorbent Material

(SAM), a dry touch layer, leak block sides, an Absorb-loc core that quickly locks

away wetness and odor and a Thin-Flex design for extraordinary protection that’s

three times drier than period pads. “For more than 20 years, the Poise brand has

been committed to understanding and creating product innovations that meet

women’s evolving feminine needs,” says Breanna Kuhn, Poise brand. Manager,

Kimberly-Clark. “New Poise Thin-Shape pads are the latest example of that

commitment and we encourage women to make the right choice for their LBL and

experience. The extraordinary difference and outstanding protection that Poise

offers vs. period-only pads and liners.” (http://www.nonwovens-industry.com/issues/2015-05-01)


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4. Sintered & Heatable Nonwovens: the next hot things in nonwovens

Nonwovens producer Norafin Industries of Mildenau, Germany, has been hard at

work researching and developing new technologies for everything from filtration to

clothing, and at this year’s Techtextil 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany, the company

offered a glimpse of its latest creations—sintered nonwovens and heatable

nonwovens. Sintered nonwovens turn a nonwoven made of PET into a completely

metallic material. According to Marc Jolly, head of Norafin’s R&D department, and

Tobias Thiem, an R&D project manager, spunlace or needlepunch can be used for

the sintered nonwovens because of their inherent pore structure, and PET is an

optimal polymer for the job. “The *nonwoven+ material is used as a carrier material

for the metallic particles and needs to be burned out during the sinter process. The

PET nonwoven will be loaded with metal particles in a wet stage or a dry stage

according the metal particles type,” Jolly explains. During the sintering process,

Thiem says the metal particles partially melt, becoming the shape of the fibers, and

after the fibers are dissolved through heat, you get a completely metal structure in

the shape of the fibers. “The metal replaces the nonwoven in copying the pore

structure of the nonwoven,” Jolly adds. Sintered nonwovens were originally

intended for filtration applications. “With the 100% metal structure, you receive an

ideal high temperature filter elements,” Thiem says, adding that the end-result is

relatively flexible and can be altered into various shapes. For hot gas filtration,

sintered nonwovens offer high temperature stability depending on the metal used,

as well as a high surface. For liquid filtration, the sintered nonwovens deliver

resistance against chemicals depending on the metal used. The sintered

nonwovens can also be used as a heat exchanger, providing thermal leading

properties in combination with a high surface. Norafin is still in the R&D phase so


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it can continue examining how the sintered nonwoven is performing, but they are

working with industrial partners that will be implementing larger scale trials to

learn about the processability. Thiem indicates they should be available for

commercial use soon. Future plans for the sintered nonwoven could also include

applications such as electrodes or light metallic parts, Jolly adds. Warming Up

Norafin’s heatable nonwovens can be used for heatable tools, heatable walls,

automotives (seats, interior), clothing, and more. The heatable nonwovens project

was a result of a previous long-term project called TeBeWe. “Here we developed a

nonwoven which is conductive enough to produce heat when is get supplied with

electrically current. At first it was planned to use the heatable nonwoven in

molding tools for glass fiber compounds, to heat up the resin in the mold during

the curing process,” Thiem explains. But, they realized this heatable nonwoven

could be used for other applications. The heatable web is made of conductive

fibers, and the nonwoven is produced with spunlace or needlepunch technology.

Metallic fibers are used to get conductivity, according to Thiem. The heatable

nonwovens distinguish themselves through short heating-up times in the low

voltage range (U < 48V), low bulk, ease of use, good drapability, and homogeneous

heat output and distribution during the heating-up and cooling-down phases. “The

heating is realized through the metallic fibers in the nonwoven which get heated up

by power supply through Joule heat,” he says. “The temperature can be controlled

via the voltage you supply. So higher the voltage is, so higher the temperature you

reach. “The heatable nonwoven is sometimes filling a void for applications in

which you are not able to use any other heatable solution or in applications where

you search for flexible, homogeneous heating solutions.” With regard to heatable

solutions, nonwovens offer advantages versus other fabrics. Thiem cites clothing as

an example. He says embroidered metallic threads, which are considered state-of-

the-art, are relatively inhomogeneous and susceptible to damage. “The heatable

nonwoven is more homogeneous, flexible and stabile for this kind of

application.” Norafin is also still in the R&D phase for heatable nonwovens, and is

currently using information from its findings over the last several years to figure out

other possibilities or improvements. “Together with some interested customers we

are able to get new opportunities and research of new applications,” (http://www.nonwovens-industry.com/contents/view_online-exclusives/2015-06-04)


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AWARENESS, TRAINING PROGRAMMES & EVENTS CONDUCTED BY DKTE CoE

EXHIBITIONS

1. Texposure, Ichalkaranji, April 2015.

TEXPOSURE has been a flagship event of Rotary Club of Ichalkaranji Central, DKTE’s

Textile & Engineering Institute. It is a platform for direct interaction between

buyers & sellers wherein you can get acquainted with latest trends in technology &

services in Textiles.

2. Nonwoven Tech Asia, Ahemadabad, June 2015.

Nonwoven Tech Asia 2014 is common platform for nonwoven industry players be it

Nonwoven fabrics manufacturers, traders, distributors, machinery suppliers,

nonwoven converters, raw material suppliers of nonwoven industry, top buyers of

nonwoven industry, research institutes, renowned associations, government bodies

to address current challenges for available opportunities in the nonwoven industry.


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It is an excellent platform to display, promote and create awareness which will be

beneficiary to the nonwoven industry.

TRAINING PROGRAMMES

1. Training Programme on Overview of Agro Textiles at Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology Talsande, Tal. Hatkanangale, Dist. Kolhapur in June 2015 – more than 200 participants attended this programme.

2. Training Programme on Innovation In Nonwoven at DKTE Textile & Engineering institute Ichalkaranji at DKTE Textile & Engineering Institute Ichalkaranji in July 2015 – more than 60 participants attended this programme.

3. Training Programme on Overview of Nonwoven Technology at DKTE Textile & Engineering institute Ichalkaranji at DKTE Textile & Engineering Institute Ichalkaranji in July 2015 – more than 40 participants attended this programme.

4. Training Programme on Research possibilities in at DKTE Textile & Engineering institute Ichalkaranji at DKTE Textile & Engineering Institute Ichalkaranji in July 2015 – more than 32 participants attended this programme.


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GUEST VISITS AT DKTE COE NONWOVENS

1. Shri. B.B. Bharti, Joint Textile Commissioner (Technical) from office Of the

Textiles Commissioner has visited DKTE CoE Nonwovens.

2. Prof. Jiri Militky & Asst. Prof. Rajesh Mishra from Technical University of Liberec, CZECH REPUBLIC have visited DKTE CoE Nonwovens.

3. Shri Satish Jarkiholi, Minister of Small Scale Industries, Government of

Karnataka visited DKTE COE Nonwovens.


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4. Prof.(Dr.) Gajanan S. Bhat, CText FTI Ph.D., Professor at University of Tennessee, USA visited DKTE Centre of Excellence in Nonwoven on 28th July 2015. He was taken round to show State-of-the-Art laboratories & Incubation Facilities of the Centre of Excellence & had a meeting with Prof. C.A.Patil & CoE Staff regarding Joint Research Activities in the field of Nonwovens and Technical Textiles, Possible Collaborations, Opportunities in Research & Standardization of Nonwoven fabric, Training of Staff, etc.


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UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Outlook 2015

September 23 – 25, 2015

Athens, Greece

2. Hygienix: The Premier Event for Absorbent Hygiene & Personal Care Markets October 26 – 29, 2015

The Vinoy Renaissance, Stain Petersburg, FL

3. Turkish Nonwovens Symposium

November 10 – 11, 2015

Istanbul, Turkey

4. Filtration International Conference & Expo November 17 – 19, 2015 Navy Pier Expo Center, Chicago, IL

5. RISE 2016 Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabric January 25 – 28, 2016 Le Meridien Hotel, New Orleans, LA

DKTE Centre of Excellence in Nonwovens Plot No. 1, 2 and 3, Shri. Lakshmi Co-Operative Industrial Estate,


Tel: +91 230 2366354 Email: [email protected],

Website: www.dktecoenonwovens.in



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