Lenzing and Nbond to Develop Dispersible Nonwoven Products

Lenzing and Nbond to Develop Flushable Nonwoven Products Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of specialty wood-based fibers, announced that it has signed a strategic partnership between its specialty nonwoven product brand VEOCEL™ and Hangzhou Nbond Nonwovens Co., Ltd. to accelerate the development and application of wood-based VEOCEL™ branded lyocell fibers in flushable nonwoven products such as wet toilet paper, feminine hygiene products and other personal hygiene products. NBond, one of the world's first manufacturers to bring flushable feminine care products to market, is also the first producer to use VEOCEL™ branded lyocell shortcut fibers in flushable feminine care products. The strategic partnership will provide long-term technical and innovation support for the development of new nonwoven fabrics using VEOCEL™ Lyocell fibers at NBond's production facilities. "Lenzing has been working closely with NBond for over a decade. This new strategic partnership with NBond represents a milestone for both companies as we continue to pioneer sustainable development in the industry and help meet growing demand for high-quality sustainable and flushable nonwoven products globally, particularly in Asia. With VEOCEL™'s expertise and NBond's technical knowledge and consumer brand network, we are well positioned to develop new innovations and product applications that meet the evolving needs of consumer brands and help them stand out in the crowded nonwoven products market," the statement said. Source