Fitesa, one of the world’s largest nonwovens manufacturers, is introducing a new range of spunbonded fabrics based on Braskem’s I’m green bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE).

The benefits of Braskem’s I’m green bio-based PE include optimal melting temperatures, enabling the spinning of more resistant filaments and offering the same durability and performance as traditional polyethylene.

The fibres are recyclable with existing polyethylene recycling streams and enable measurable and traceable bio-based content to be introduced that is fully compliant with industry standards.

  Made from bioethanol from sugarcane as feedstock, the I’m green bio-based PE grade for nonwovens has a direct impact on the final product’s carbon footprint.

Aimed at the absorbent hygiene products (AHPs) market, Fitesa and Braskem have established a reliable supply chain infrastructure for converters and have the long-term industrial capabilities to meet growing demand.

“We are excited to introduce our next-generation I’m green bio-based HDPE product to the market,” said Gustavo Lombardi, biopolymers business development director at Braskem. “This product represents a significant advancement in our I’m green bio-based portfolio for nonwoven applications and supports the hygiene industry’s efforts to decarbonise and tackle climate change by reducing the final product’s carbon footprint without compromising quality or performance.”

“As a pioneer in the development and commercialisation of bio-based spunbond fabrics, we are familiar with the challenges and the benefits of such materials and remain committed to pushing forward more sustainable solutions without compromising the quality and performance of our products,” added Ricardo Fasolo, Fitesa vice president for the USA and Canada. “Braskem and Fitesa are paving the way for a more sustainable future in the nonwoven industry.”

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