Conference Speakers

Gisela Goldhalm

Project Manager, Lenzing AG

•     Master degree in Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Management; postgraduate in Nano-Biotechnology.

•     10 years Innovation & Product Development Manager at Mondi Business Paper

•     Since 2008 Project Manager in Global R&D at Lenzing AG, from 2011-2013 Head of Technical Segment Nonwovens, from 2013-2015 Head of Nonwovens R&D, since 2015 Global R&D Project Manager for a Strategic Nonwoven Project.

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Tuesday 11:20 am - 11:50 am
Bio-Innovation in Nonwovens I

New Cellulose Based Nonwoven Fabric Technology

A process for making nonwoven products of 100% cellulose that can be bonded via traditional nonwoven bonding technologies and/or can be bonded through a self-binding mechanism. The resulting nonwoven web is made from 100% sustainable wood-based raw materials, is absorbent, and can be produced at basis weights ranging from below 15gsm, up to 150 gsm. These products can be tailored within a significantly wide range of physical properties.

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