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From Field to Balcony: Nonwoven Fabrics Open a New Frontier in Consumer Horticulture

A Gardening Boom Unlocks C-End Opportunities Across the United States, 80% of households now engage in some form of gardening, with 55% owning a private garden—and the fastest-growing segment is young urban consumers, whose purchasing powerr far outpaces that of older traditional gardeners. This ... Read More

Nonwoven Fabrics: Made Without a Single Thread

What Is “Nonwoven” ? If you’ve used a face mask, a wet wipe, or a shopping bag, you’ve touched nonwoven fabric. But here’s the twist: it has no warp, no weft, no yarn, and no knitting. Traditional cloth requires spinning and weaving—two major steps. Nonwoven skips both. Fibers (or melted plastic)... Read More

PP Nonwoven Weekly Report – Cost Support Drives Price Increases

Operating Rate Edges Lower China’s PP nonwoven sector has posted an operating rate of 37.98% recently, down 0.17 percentage point from the previous week. The slight dip reflects cautious production planning amid mixed market signals, with most mills keeping runs lean to match tepid order books. P... Read More

H1 Nonwoven Output and Profits Rise

Strong Production & Improved Profitability New operational data covering January–May 2026 shows China’s technical textiles sector maintained steady growth amid a complicated global landscape. Nonwovens stood out with rising output and improving earnings. Output of nonwovens from above-scale m... Read More

Beyond Masks: The Versatile World of Nonwovens

When people think of nonwovens, masks come to mind first. They saved lives during the pandemic. But today, this fabric has gone far beyond that—spreading into farmland, cars, and even high-rise buildings. From a life-saving barrier to a versatile industrial material, nonwovens are redefining the... Read More

JOFO Filtration Shined Bright at INDEX™26

JOFO Filtration Makes Grand Debut at INDEX™26 JOFO Filtration showcased its cutting-edge filtration solutions at INDEX™26, the premier global event for nonwovens, which returned to Geneva from 19–22 May 2026. Hosted by EDANA at Palexpo, the four-day exhibition drew industry leaders from around t... Read More