Suominen, a leading supplier of nonwovens, has launched its new lightweight product FIBRELLA Lite Spunlace to its nonwoven offering, particularly targeted to the global hygiene market.

“Suominen’s expansion into the hygiene business is one of the key elements of our growth strategy. Fibrella Lite is a perfect example of innovative application of technology to match traditionally incompatible nonwoven features like softness, strength and light weight together in one material,” commented Lynda Kelly, SVP Care Business Area, speaking at the launch of Fibrella Lite.

Attractive and exciting

According to the manufacturer, Fibrella Lite nonwovens meet the exacting requirements for a light yet stretchable material with strength and elongation properties required in laminates for absorbent hygiene products in baby care and adult incontinence applications.

Available in 25 gsm and 28 gsm configurations, Fibrella Lite is said to offer versatility for combination of materials using hot-melt, extrusion, heat and ultrasonic lamination. Its cloth-like, extremely soft feel, the breathability and skin-friendliness make it an ideal element in laminates for hygiene products, the company believes.

“Fibrella Lite is a very important addition to our portfolio of hygiene products. Applicability for various lamination processes creates a broad range of end products making this new launch very attractive and exciting,” said Marjo Kuisma, Product Manager for Hygiene market.

Suominen

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes as well as for medical and hygiene products.

The end products made of the company’s nonwovens include wet wipes, feminine care products and swabs, for instance. Suominen is the market leader in nonwovens for wipes and employs approximately 600 people in Europe and in the Americas.

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