December 15, 2020
KELHEIM, Germany â December 15, 2020 â Kelheim Fibres has been named as one of the finalists for the âCellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021â innovation award to be presented at the 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres.
With its plant-based and biodegradable fibers, the Germany-based viscose specialty fibers manufacturer presents a significant contribution to a plastic-free future for AHP (absorbent hygiene products). In contrast to other natural fibers, which are already available in fiber-form and can only be treated on the surface, Kelheimâs technological flexibility offers the possibility to modify cross-sections and to introduce additives into the fiber matrix for intrinsic functionalization. Through these modifications, Kelheim tailors its fibers specifically to the requirements of the individual nonwoven layers of the AHP and is able to achieve comparable performance values to synthetic fibers.