Messe Frankfurt’s new nonwovens event, the China International Nonwovens Expo & Forum (CINE), concluded last month, featuring nearly 100 exhibitors covering an area of 6,000m², which attracted nearly 5,000 visitors from 29 countries and regions.

Products featured included machinery and ancillaries for nonwovens, nonwovens and nonwoven products, raw materials and chemicals for nonwovens, and industry-related services, while the concurrent forum addressed the latest issues in the Chinese and global nonwovens industries.

Hygiene, medical and filtration sectors in China

CINE showcased a wide range of innovative nonwovens products and technologies, with those displaying items for the hygiene, medical and filtration sectors in particular optimistic about the market. US Pacific from China highlighted its bio-degradable products for the hygiene and medical fields. “Our PLA bio-degradable raw material decomposes into carbon dioxide, and hence, is very environmentally friendly. Similar to other advanced technologies, this product has good prospects in the market, especially in China, where living standards and demand for quality goods are rapidly rising,” said Kelvin Yeung, Vice President.

Exhibitors also praised the event as an effective platform to meet buyers. Chinese exhibitor Furekan was displaying its new nonwoven product made from seaweed fibres and chitosan, which is renowned for its anti-bacterial and healing properties. “We have been very busy since the first day, and this is an effective platform for us to demonstrate our new products,” commented Tang Liang, Sales Manager.

Those from the academic field also attended CINE, and were impressed by the new products, technologies and trends on offer. “To learn about new technologies, products and market trends here is a great experience,” said Ding Yuanrong, from Soochow University.

Chinese nonwovens market

The first ever CINE attracted major corporations within the industry. Felix Liu from Autefa Solutions China visited the event and commented on the positive effects China’s growing economy has had on the rapidly increasing demand for nonwovens. “Due to the rapid economic growth in China, demand for nonwovens products is rising. At this fair, I have made some good contacts with many spunlace manufacturers, and have met lots of potential new suppliers. In addition, I was deeply impressed by the organisation of the fair,” he said.

The bright prospects of the nonwovens industry were also confirmed by influential seminar speakers who gave positive comments regarding the development of the nonwovens industry in the near future. Ms Winnie Wu, an Associate Consultant for the Hong Kong Productivity Council, gave a presentation on bio-degradable synthetic textiles.

“I believe the Chinese nonwovens industry will see impressive growth in the years to come. Eco-friendly and waterproof technologies are experiencing rapid developments which is good for both the market and environment. There will also be improvement in the functionality of nonwovens due to the growing demand for quality goods by Chinese consumers,” she said.

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