INDEX™20 Innovation Awards - Nonwoven Roll Goods

The winner of the category "Nonwoven Roll Goods" is Jacob Holm with Sontara® Dual

The nominees were:

• Fa-Ma Jersey – Microfly™ - nanocham AG+
• Jacob Holm - Sontara® Dual
• Sandler - New ADL

Winner - Sontara® Dual is a unique, new 100% cellulosic wipe substrate made with proprietary Sontara® technology. The material combines a rough side with a soft side to achieve extraordinary cleaning results. The unique 3D-aperture structure protects delicate surfaces from scratches and is gentle enough to use on skin. Sontara® Dual is available in various colours and is free from any binders, chemicals or adhesives.

Nominee - Ultra microfiber in polyamide produced with patented technology that combines a shape of the profile with an AWF® (air web former) system that is cohesioned using mechanical and hydraulic multitechnologies. Application of polyurethane nanoparticles directly to individual fibers to avoid the stiffening effect two to the gluing of the fibers In various grammages from 40 grams to 300 grams per square meter it has unique properties of softness and softness together with a high chemical and mechanical resistance compared to nonwoven polyester microfibres.

Nominee - With the improvement of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) over the last decades the core construction has changed. This results in thinner diaper designs with advantages but also challenges to be solved. While former ADL structures were designed for guidance and fast intake into the core only, nowadays additional functionalities like fluid distribution (wicking and spreading against gravity) and interim fluid storage capacity are necessary to make the entire construction work.