Key enabling technologies, new developments, market potential and new business opportunities highlight in-depth study

CARY, NC — August 24, 2010 — The technologies behind stretchable nonwovens, key market opportunities and an explanation of market end uses, highlight the “Stretchable Nonwovens Report,” authored by Smith, Johnson & Associates and recently released by INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry.

This extensive report examines the Top 5 Enabling Technologies related to stretchable nonwovens, along with new business opportunities by market segment and an executive summary that ties together all of the information in the report. Also included is a review of market and technology drivers by market segment for stretchable nonwovens.

The Stretchable Nonwovens Report is the first collaboration on a technical report by INDA and Smith, Johnson & Associates. Primary author Keith Osteen, of Smith, Johnson, points out “this is the most comprehensive report available on the market forecast, new developments and critical enabling technologies for stretchable nonwovens fabrics and composites.”

Among other highlights of the Stretchable Nonwovens Report:

• Value proposition and benefits of stretchable nonwovens
• Industry update, including 38 new developments
• Market end-uses, including a forecast and potential for each
• Two-year key patent and application assessment by technology and company
• more than 100 figures and tables

The complete report is available to INDA Members for $3,950 and to non-members for $4,950.

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Smith, Johnson & Associates is a full-service, world-wide consulting firm in the businesses, markets, technologies, equipment and materials associated with the industry of nonwovens. The firm employs a core of nonwovens experts together with a strategic network of Associates around the globe.

For more information or to purchase the Stretchable Nonwovens Report: www.inda.org, or contact Helena Lee, phone: (919) 233-1210 ext. 120, hlee@inda.org.