This area is like a database in which non-confidential but very useful fundamental knowledge and information about raw materials, test methods, new technologies etc. are well-organized/summarized here.
 
     
   
     
 
  • AGM
    AGM (Absorbent Gelling Material) is a P&G term. The most often used name outside of P&G is SAP (Super Absorbent Polymer).

  • Nonwovens
    Nonwovens are textiles/sheet products which are different from the conventional textile fabrics and paper.

  • Spunbond nonwovens
    Spunbond nonwovens are fabrics produced by depositing extruded, spun filaments onto a collecting belt in an uniform but random manner followed by bonding the fibers.

  • Meltblown nonwovens
    Meltblown nonwovens are fibrous webs produced directly from polymers or resins using high-velocity air or another appropriate force to attenuate the filaments to form the microfibers.

  • Dry-laid nonwovens
    Dry-laid nonwovens are fabrics made from staple fibers by dry-laying process.

  • Wet-laid nonwovens
    Wet-laid nonwovens are nonwovens made by a modified papermaking process.

  • Hotmelt adhesive
    In hygiene industry, hot melt adhesives are widely used in construction of disposable diapers, feminine care products and adult incontinence.
 
   
     
 

Next month we will introduce mechanical fasteners, adhesive tapes, etc.