
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
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- 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
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- APPENDIX 2: EUROPEAN, US AND JAPANESE NONWOVENS ASSOCIATIONS
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