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Chemical Giant Braskem Applies Bio-based High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) to Nonwovens

Bio-based Energy and Materials 2025-05-08 09:38:46

Recently, Braskem, a Brazilian chemical giant, and Fitesa, a nonwoven fabric manufacturer, announced that they will apply Braskem's "I'm green™" bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE) to the nonwoven fabric field. Braskem and Fitesa pointed out that this progress marks a further expansion of their influence in the bicomponent nonwoven fabric market.This material is optimized for spunbond processes, with its bio-based raw materials derived from sugarcane bio-ethanol, reportedly offering a negative carbon footprint. The material demonstrates improved processing performance and higher spinning stability, contributing to an increase in the bio-based content of products in the global hygiene products supply chain.

For non-woven fabrics, the main characteristics of the "I'm green™" bio-based polyethylene include its melting point and Vicat softening point temperature, which are suitable for producing high-strength filaments. Both companies stated that using sugarcane bioethanol as a raw material directly impacts the carbon footprint of the final product.The material has also been optimized for the production of high-speed non-woven fabrics to ensure stability and efficiency in the production process. Furthermore, this material has the same durability and performance as traditional polyethylene and can be fully recycled within existing polyethylene recycling processes.The two companies also stated that their bio-based content is measurable, traceable, and meets industry standards.

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Chemical Giant Braskem Applies Bio-based High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) to Nonwovens

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