Shalag targets new products

A new line will soon begin commercial production of high quality thermobonded products and also a wide range of nonwovens produced by through-air bonded technology at Shalag Nonwovens in Israel.

Traditionally active in the thermobonded hygienic and wipes markets, Shalag has retargeted the hygienic market with through-air bonded hi-loft ADL products, to be produced on the new line which increases capacity to 12,000 tons annually.

The through-air technology will also serve as a platform for the development of new products.

Two unique new products have also recently been introduced into the market.

Sabtex is a double-layer nonwoven with one-side abrasive and the other soft to the touch, designed for the household and industrial cleaning wipes markets. This patented nonwoven is available with a wide range of abrasive levels customised to customer requirements. Shalag also has integrated additional technologies following the acquisition of 50% ownership of spunlace producer Spuntech, an Israeli operation with an annual capacity of 15,000 tons.

Nonwovens Report International - 25/03/03