First, from a global perspective, fiber is expected to grow at an annual rate of around 3% over the next decade. In China, spunbond nonwovens are the largest nonwoven industry, followed by spunlace nonwovens and finished nonwovens. Among them, spunlace nonwovens have developed rapidly in the past 15 years and will further grow in the future.
The release of the world's first "flushable" labelling standard for the use of wipes and their disposal will help curb the burden of clogged drains; the single-use plastics directive, which could add up to 1 million tonnes of additional demand for cellulose; biological Plastics, including woven and non-woven fabrics, are expected to witness significant growth in the bioplastics industry.
As the market for spunlace nonwovens continues to grow, there are also issues that need to be addressed; due to the unique properties and biodegradability of viscose, lyocell and wood pulp, there are further opportunities for degradable bioplastics Alternative to PET; innovation is the key, and patents are an important part of the innovation process.
