June
22-24, 2009Grand Hyatt Atlanta – Buckhead
Atlanta, Georgia USA
Material Briefs
9:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Fluff Pulp for Nonwoven Wipes:
Many Tiny Fibers
John Baker, Buckeye
There are many current fluff pulps and pulp-related processes used in the manufacture of nonwoven wipes and these selections significantly affect the properties of the end product. Topics include fiber variations, equipment for fiber individualization and web formation, current value proposition for fluff pulp vs. petroleum-based fibers and recent new product developments.
Cotton: News from Consumers, Science, Economics and Government
Jan O’Regan, Cotton Incorporated
Examine recent news about cotton: consumer market research, life cycle analysis, cotton economics— domestic and global—and the 2009 Economic Adjustment Assistance Program provision and what it means for users of cotton in nonwovens.
Quo Vadis: Where Do We Go from Here?
Jeff Dugan, Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc.
Learn about novel fiber technologies that provide performance enhancement and yes, sell even in a poor economy. Discussion includes splittable fibers, phase change fibers and the specialty fiber 4DG™ fiber cross section.
Got Rayon? Past, Present and Future
Steve Jones, Lenzing
The US rayon market has experienced major turmoil over the last 4 years—from undersupply to oversupply. Understand the US market within the context of the global rayon market as well as insight for the 2009-2010 timeframe.
Concentrated Lotions for a Softer, Greener World
Sam Naggiar, Cognis
Consumers want products that deliver promised functional benefits and provide a sense of wellbeing. Hear about two new lotions developed based on a new understanding of wellness and environmentally sound solutions.
TencelWebTM: A Novel Cellulose Fabric
Robert Smith, Lenzing AG
Lenzing and Weyerhaeuser have joined forces to develop 100% cellulose fabrics using TencelWebTM technology. Synthetic meltblown and spunbond fabrics continue to grow strongly but a cellulose alternative made from renewable resources has not been possible until now. Learn about product development and unique benefits.
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