Kelheim Fibres nominated for cellulose fibre award
With its plant-based and biodegradable fibres, the viscose speciality fibres manufacturer is making a significant contribution to a plastic-free future for absorbent hygiene products.
21st December 2020
Kelheim Fibres has been named as one of the finalists for the “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021” innovation award to be presented at the 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres.
With its plant-based and biodegradable fibres, the German viscose speciality fibres manufacturer is making a significant contribution to a plastic-free future for AHP (absorbent hygiene products). In contrast to other natural fibres, which are already available in fibre form and can only be treated on the surface, Kelheim’s technological flexibility offers the possibility to modify cross-sections and to introduce additives into the fibre matrix for intrinsic functionalisation, the company reports. Through these modifications, Kelheim tailors its fibres specifically to the requirements of the individual nonwoven layers of the AHP and is able to achieve comparable performance values to synthetic fibres.