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This evolution was also reflected in the makeup of the - A super absorbent polymer (SAP) made entirely media, exhibitors and visitors to the show.
visitors to this year’s show, with a wider range than from renewable resources, Spongel offers the highest
ever before. The products and services they saw level of absorption and retention of liquids available Exhibitors from Pakistan
throughout the exhibition provide a snapshot of how for bio-based materials. Mainly a cellulose-based The share of natural fibres and epically cotton is
our industry is developing – and it is a privilege to material, it is suitable for both food packaging and insignificant in the world of nonwovens. There were
witness this first-hand and know that the success of hygiene applications. three exhibitors from Pakistan, all related to cotton
our sector is in safe hands. • Innovation in machinery of special relevance to the fibre. The exhibitors from Pakistan were
nonwovens industry: GDM - Rear Wing Zero Waste • Ihsan Sons
EDANA’s INDEX™17 Awards - An upgrade for the baby diaper manufacturing line, • S. Fazalilahi & Sons
EDANA’s INDEX™17 Awards are the highest the new kit saves on raw material usage and reduces • Saif Textile Mills Limited
accolade for excellence in our industry and highlight size change time to zero. The all-new design includes Ihsan sons is an export oriented group and is a
linear motion technology for side shifting without
the creativity and innovation demonstrated by
INDEX 2017 nonwovens supply chain. Winners for each category, automatically correct the rear wing position. leading manufacturer and exporter of Cotton Waste,
businesses of all sizes and from all parts of the
replacing the mechanical cam and the possibility to
Surgical Bleached Absorbent Cotton, Yarns, &
together with summary comments from the judging
• Sustainable product: Hassan Group – Self
Nonwoven Fabrics. In 2005, Ihsan sons installed a
panel were:
Sufficient Relief Tents
European Spunlace (hydroentanglement) line to
- The result of a social responsibility project aimed at
produce 100% cotton nonwovens. The remaining
• Nonwoven roll goods: Berry Plastics - Nuvisoft™
providing eco-friendly nonwoven tent fabrics to
Review - This proprietary melt spun technology combines a improve living conditions in refugee camps. The two exhibitors do not manufacture any nonwoven
fabric and supply bleached cotton for different
fabrics provide comfort through improved heat and
unique filament profile geometry with a soft bond
applications. S. Fazalilahi & Sons is a long
pattern for enhanced softness. Nuvisoft™ allows for
sound insulation, increased flame retardancy and
established name and Saif Textiles is a new entrant
enhanced coverage at lighter weights, lower air
enhanced breathability and anti-bacterial properties.
in the market. The exhibitor profile, as of INDEX’s
permeability, denser winding and facilitates improved
printing. • Sustainable process or management practice: exhibitor list, is given below.
Suominen Corporation - Blind Hiring Recruitment
• Finished or composite products made from, or Process Ihsan Sons
incorporating, nonwovens: Glatfelter - Dreamweaver - A pioneering recruitment process which increases IHSAN Sons - Flagship Company of the group
Gold™ 20 microns diversity in the workforce and ensures equal IHSAN PAKISTAN are leading manufacturers and Pakistan.SG operates in a diverse range of business
- A nonwoven separator for ultra-safe lithium ion opportunities for applicants of all genders, ethnicities exporters of Bleached Absorbent Cotton, Bleached areas i.e Oil and Gas Exploration,Power
batteries, Dreamweaver Gold provides outstanding and ages. The initiative offers a proven method to Yarns & 100% Cotton Spunlace Nonwoven Fabrics, Generation,Real Estate Development
Bringing together key players from every dimension safety and cycle life with low electrical impedance prevent prejudice and nepotism in the recruitment Wipes and Cloths for all purpose use with inhouse ,Telecommunications ,Textiles,Software
of the innovative world of nonwovens, INDEX is the and high porosity in a uniform stable sheet. process. fiber cleaning and processing facilities. Our products Development,Waste Management. SG have been in
largest global meeting place for the nonwovens • Raw materials or components (e.g. fibre, binder, comply with European, British and US the business of manufacturing yarn for over 35
market, its suppliers and customers. The 2017 polymer, tape) of special relevance to the nonwovens The winners were presented with their specially Pharmacopeias and meet all international health years. Saif Textile mills Processing their waste
edition of this event took place at Palexpo, in the industry and related converted products: Magic – commissioned bronze sculpture and a diploma at the standards set by WSP, EDANA and ISO. IHSAN according to the Pharmacopoeias standards with
vibrant international city of Geneva (Switzerland) Spongel awards ceremony, which was attended by industry Sons also offers Bleached Organic Cotton as well as desired fiber’s physical & Performance properties.
from 4th – 7th April. A total of 12,758 visitors made Spunlace made from Organic Cotton as we are We can offer 100% Guarantee foreign contamination
their way through the doors of the exhibition centre audited by IMO for GOTS certification From Fibers to free fiber further we can offer/process with
(a rise of over 2% on the 2014 edition), to see the Nonwovens WE do it All customized properties based on customer desire.
666 exhibitors (an increase of over 13% INDEX 2014)
from 41 countries in nearly 24,000 m2 of stand S. Fazalilahi & Sons Dr. Muhammad Tausif (nonwovens expert from
space. S.Fazalilahi and Sons (Pvt) Ltd manufactures Pakistan and advisor TEXtalks) attended the event
bleached absorbent and non-absorbent cotton and commented that the aforementioned companies
Those in attendance could engage with a larger according to major worldwide pharmacopoeia are not the only nonwoven businesses in Pakistan.
portion of the industry than ever before and avail of a standards. We are an ISO 9001:2008 certified There are a number of other producers which mainly
wide variety of presentations, demonstrations and company accredited with BSCI. Our cotton is used employ polyester (PET) and polypropylene (PP)
tutorials. Additionally, the sector seminars on for Healthcare and cosmetic applications such as fibres/polymers to produce spunbond,
transportation, medical and geotextile nonwoven cotton swabs, makeup removing pads, ear buds and needlepunched and chemically bonded nonwoven
products were popular throughout the exhibition, for various other non-woven products. With the same fabrics. He further added that such events are the
with several editions offering standing room only. bleached cotton we also manufacture medical right platform, for textile entrepreneurs interested in
“Our industry has evolved to a great extent” said cotton rolls in various sizes. Our bleached cotton can the growing field of nonwovens, to understand the
Pierre Wiertz, general manager of EDANA, be used in the water jet process or the carding nonwovens industry as suppliers, producers,
“nonwovens and related materials are increasingly process to make non-woven sheets. converters and machinery manufacturers are
used in the automotive, filtration and construction gathered under a single roof. The next edition of the
sectors for example, illustrating how the sector offers Saif Textile Mills Limited INDEX will take place March 31 – April 03, 2020 at
innovative solutions for a wide range of purposes. The Saif Group’s(SG) headquartered in Islamabad, Palexpo, Geneva