Materials of the future

Technical Textiles, Nonwovens and Paper

Global markets for sheet goods such as nonwovens, paper and textile are undergoing fundamental change. There are a variety of applications, e.g. filtration, construction, hygiene or packaging, which can compensate for more difficult conditions in the apparel and footwear sectors.

We help our clients to establish strategic differentiation in these segments, provide concepts to expand their market position and accompany them during implementation.

Key topics

Sustainability / Recycling / Circularity
Regulatory pressure
Efficiency & cost pressure
High competition from Asia
Diversification
M&A

Contact person
Carolin Rieckmann

Director Technical Textiles

+ 49 6201 9915 71

Contact person
Dr. Annika Trümpler

Executive Partner

+49 6201 9915 74

Raw materials

Fibers (viscose, cellulose), polymers (PP, PET)

Roll goods

Spunbond, meltblown, needlepunch, spunlace, wetlaid, airlaid, specialty papers

Converter

Finishing (hydrophobic, oleophobic), activated carbon finishing, pleating

Applications

Hygiene, filtration, automotive, construction, food & beverage, electronics, clothing, medical

Value Chain

Raw materials
Roll goods
Converter
Applications

Value Chain

Raw materials
- Fibers (viscose, cellulose), polymers (PP, PET)
Roll goods
- Spunbond, meltblown, needlepunch, spunlace, wetlaid, airlaid, specialty papers
Converter
- Finishing (hydrophobic, oleophobic), activated carbon finishing, pleating
Applications
- Hygiene, filtration, automotive, construction, food & beverage, electronics, clothing, medical

Exemplary studies

Paper & Tissue

Success factors and opportunities for a paper machine rebuild
Identification of new applications for inclined wire machinery
Roadmap for a pulp & paper machinery supplier to enter the nonwovens segment
Chances for novel machinery for the containerboard segment
Feasibility study for a pulp line
Market opportunities and concepts for a new tissue technology

Nonwovens

Growth opportunities for a wetlaid producer in water purification
Potentials in emerging markets for a manufacturer of high-quality staple fiber nonwovens
Analysis of the impact of waste disposal regulations on nonwovens
Challenging the business strategy of a nonwoven producer
Chances of an investment in new nonwovens technology
Trends and market analysis for electrically charged media

Other textiles and films

Screening of potential application fields for a premium film product
New adjacent markets for chemicals in nonwovens and textile fibers
Market opportunities for a fiber producer in high temperature insulation in Asia
Application screening for a high-end coating technology
Supplier search, customer satisfaction and strategic positioning for a warp knitting producer