Detroit-headquartered Acme Mills Company has launched the Natura range of bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) fabrics, designed to replace synthetic fibre-based nonwovens.

The range includes spunbonded, needlepunched, hydroentangled and meltblown nonwovens tailored to meet the demands of industries including food and beverage, packaging, automotive, furniture, healthcare and filtration.

“By offering bio-based alternatives to petroleum-based nonwovens, we are empowering industries to make environmentally responsible choices without sacrificing performance,” said Matt Utley, Acme’s chief of strategy. “Using PLA reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75%, helping organisations meet critical sustainability targets.”

Acme Mills is supporting Natura’s production with a robust global manufacturing and supply chain network spanning Europe and North America ensuring efficient production and distribution worldwide.

FDA GRAS-compliant (generally recognised as safe) fabrics  enable their use in food-safe applications such as beverage filters, food packaging and disposable cutlery. Additionally, Acme is exploring advanced composite materials by combining Natura PLA fabrics with other bio-based fibres to offer enhanced strength, durability and versatility for high-performance applications.

The nonwovens are biodegradable and derived from renewable, plant-based sources.

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