The new product BIOLACE Skin was developed in cooperation with Lenzing using its Tencel Skin fibres with unique nanofibril structure.

The combination of Suominen’s nonwoven technology and Lenzing’s Tencel Skin fibres has resulted in a product that is said to have a smooth and silky touch, flexibility and high strength to maintain facial shape and excellent lotion management, the manufacturer reports.

Professional spa experience

Economic recession and increasing personal time constraints have resulted in many consumers using spas and salons less often, according to Suominen.

The new Home Spa product range consists of highly diversified nonwoven substrates, featuring unique attributes for applications like facial sheet masks, cosmetic pads, patches and exfoliation. These products can help bring the professional spa experience to consumers in the comfort and convenience of their own home.

Fast growing category

Nonwovens for home spa applications are regarded as part of the next generation in the skin care category in Europe and the America’s. The facial sheet mask is also a fast growing nonwovens category in the cosmetics sector in Asia.

The launch is in line with Suominen’s strategy of increasing the share of value added products in its portfolio. The Home Spa product range represents Suominen’s expansion of its nonwoven business beyond wipes.

Suominen

Suominen supplies its industrial and retail customers with nonwovens and flexible packaging for use in consumer products.

The market leader in nonwovens for wipes employs more than 1,000 people in Europe and in the Americas. Suominen’s net sales in 2013 amounted to EUR 433.1 million and reported operating profit excluding non-recurring items was EUR 18.1 million.

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