TENCEL~R A VERSATILE,HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBRE FOR NONWOVENS

摘要

TENCEL~R is a high performance,solvent spun,100% cellulosic fibre,which is ideal for use in many nonwoven applications because of its high strength,durability,absorbency,purity and biodegradability.Over the past 2-3 years the use of TENCEL~R fibre has expanded significantly in nonwoven end-uses worldwide.This is as a direct result of the fibre's unique attributes,which are particularly suited for wiping products,currently one of the fastest growing nonwoven market sectors.Also during this period a range of new TENCEL~R grades has been developed with enhanced processing performances and fibre properties.This paper reviews the reasons for the recent growth in the use of TENCEL~R in nonwovens,discussing aspects such as how the key TENCEL~R fibre properties benefit nonwoven producers and consumers,how the processing performance of the fibre has been improved and how to achieve the optimum fabric characteristics from the fibre through spunlacing,needlepunching,latex bonding,wet-laying or air-laying.Particular reference is made to the benefits of TENCEL~R in hydroentangled wet and dry wipes.