Non-Wovens

Baby wearing diaper made of non-woven material.

The Dow Chemical Company  is enabling the next-generation of non-wovens.  Adhesives play a large role in the design and fabrication of the final product.  They impact the system cost and performance of the product directly - through their cost, mileage, and adhesive strength. 

Increased Mileage, Low Application Temperature , Clean and Char Free, Ease of Application, Improved Color and Reduced Degradation, Virtually No Smoke and Odor

Dow’s recent breakthrough in polyolefin technology has resulted in the production of new polymers that have unprecedented performance while offering both sustainability and a lower overall system cost.  Dow will be commercially manufacturing these distinct polymers under the trade name INFUSE™ Olefin Block Copolymers (OBC). INFUSE is an ideal solution for these non-woven applications:  diapers, feminine hygiene, and adult incontinence.

  • Increased Mileage: High mileage due to aggressive bonding and lower density, resulting in less product required to achieve the same peel level as competitive products.
  • Low Application Temperature: Low application temperatures can improve overall production environment and lead to reduced costs with the down gauging of the back sheet.
  • Clean and Char Free: Clean and char-free processing resulting in reduced maintenance costs due to less time and money to change filters and nozzles
  • Ease of Application: Excellent shear and viscosity stability translates into precise and consistent fine lines, spiral spray and intermittent slot die adhesive patterns.
  • Improved Color and Reduced Degradation: Better color of the adhesive resulting in improved customer satisfaction
  • Virtually no smoke and odor: Virtually no odor or smoke, resulting in improved workplace conditions

Today, ENGAGE™ EG 8200  and INFUSE™ offer validated solutions in core stabilization and diaper construction adhesives in a variety of application methods including fine line, spiral spray, slot die and intermittent slot die.


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