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SUSTAFIT is a research project carried out by Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Aalto University. Project is funded by the participating companies, the research partners, and Business Finland. The two-year project (starting 1st October 2022) is coordinated by TAMK and steered by the industry consortium.
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Welcome to Collaborative Workshop on 16 April 2024: Innovating for a Sustainable Future in Nonwovens: Digital Technologies and Platforms in Value Creation
Join us: Dive into the future of sustainable nonwovens in this interactive workshop. The workshop aims to collectively envision and understand the value networks and platform economy in the field of sustainable nonwovens as well as the role of digital technologies in enabling circular supply networks. The workshop aims to inspire forward-thinking and proactive approaches to sustainability. The registration is now open for our fourth collaborative event on 16 April 2024 at 13.30–16.00 EEST.
The Soaring Growth of Nonwoven Production in China
"Nonwovens are a type of engineered fabric made of fibers bonded together rather than woven. They have diverse applications in sectors ranging from healthcare and hygiene to automotive and fashion. This blog post delves into the dramatic rise of nonwoven production in China over the past decade and the factors fueling its success. At the same time, this growth presents challenges for the nonwovens industry in Europe. Hence, we conclude with recommendations for Europe to take proactive measures in response", write Shruti Dharwadkar and Pia Hautamäki in TAMK International Blog.
Shruti Dharwadkar: “Research-oriented attitude brought me halfway across the world to Finland to enhance my knowledge and skills in circular economy”
During her MBA studies in Risk Management and Circular Economy at Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Shruti Dharwadkar worked as a business-related Project Researcher in Sustainable fit-for-purpose nonvowens (SUSTAFIT) research project. Originally from India, Shruti has found her place in Finland and wants to do her bit for the environment by assisting businesses in their sustainability journey.
Sustainable Fibres and Polymers for Nonwovens: Paving the Way to a Greener Future
As environmental concerns are becoming increasingly important, more and more industries are prompted to seek sustainable solutions to minimize their environmental impact. An example of such industry is the nonwoven sector, which is known for its wide range of applications, from hygiene products to automotive and construction materials. The nonwoven sector is gradually adopting sustainable fibres and polymers to replace traditional petroleum-based raw materials that take thousands of years to degrade and pose a threat to the environment and human health when they end up in landfills or marine environments, writes researcher Olamide Badara in her TAMK International Blog post.
Did you know that we are developing sustainable cellulosic nonwovens with improved performance?
Why don’t we use more sustainable cellulosic nonwovens? One main significant challenge is their inherent nature; unlike synthetic fibers, cellulosic materials readily absorb water and are vulnerable to bacterial and microbial growth. These properties restrict their use in applications requiring water repellency and antimicrobial properties, such as rainwear, sportswear, tarpaulins, packaging, facemasks, surgical gowns, hygiene products (sanitary towels and diapers), linings, mulching mats, chemical protection garments, etc.
Sales researcher Rikke Carlé deepens SUSTAFIT project’s sustainability themes: “The focus lies in unlocking the potential in change”
Danish researcher Rikke Carlé visits Tampere University of Applied Sciences as part of a research collaboration related to SUSTAFIT – Sustainable fit-for-purpose nonwovens research project and sustainable sales research. Carlé’s PhD thesis focuses on the change of technical sales roles. She is particularly interested in understanding how these roles change over time. One of the approaches involves the influence of sustainability on sales roles.