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The Nonwovens Industry in Western Europe

Published in August 1992

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Development of the Nonwovens Industry
Industry Structure
Outlook
CHAPTER 2: SIZE, STRUCTURE AND LOCATION OF THE INDUSTRY
Problems of Classification
Industry Size, by Country
Global Links
Industry Output
CHAPTER 3: RAW MATERIALS
Introduction
Viscose Rayon
Synthetic Fibres
Other Fibres
Binding Agents
CHAPTER 4: NONWOVENS TECHNOLOGIES
Classification and Development Dry-Laid
Wet-Laid Stitchbonding
Newer Technologies
Thermal Bonding
Spunbonding Hydroentanglement
Meltblown
CHAPTER 5: PRODUCTS AND MARKETS
Single Use (Disposable) Nonwovens
Coverstock
Other Disposables
The Issue of Disposability
Durable and Semi-Durable Nonwovens
Geotextiles and Civil Engineering
Filter Media
Automotive Uses
Nonwovens in Agriculture
Interlinings
Footwear and Leather Goods
Wipes
Environmental and Personal Protection
Other Industrial Applications
CHAPTER 6: MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 7: COMPANY PROFILES
Introduction
Akzo Fibers BV, Industrial Nonwovens
Bonded Fibre Fabric Ltd
Corovin GmbH
Fiberweb Group
Freudenberg & Co
Hoechst AG
Lantor International
Lystil SA
Mölnlycke Absorbent Products Supply AB
Vliesstoffwerk CH Sandler GmbH & Co KG
J W Suominen Oy
CHAPTER 8: FUTURE TRENDS
Major Companies and Global Integration
Overseas Interest in Western Europe
International Exhibition and Congress Rota
East European Markets
Technical Development Trends
The Effect of the Single European Market
APPENDIX 1: GLOSSARY OF NONWOVENS TERMS
APPENDIX 2: EUROPEAN, US AND JAPANESE NONWOVENS ASSOCIATIONS