Braskem and Fitesa to use bio-based polyethylene to produce nonwovens

May 8, 2025 |

In Brazil, Braskem and Fitesa, one of the world’s largest nonwoven manufacturers and the first company to produce Spunbond nonwovens with I’m green bio-based polyethylene, are proud to announce the use of Braskem’s I’m green bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE) designed specifically for nonwoven applications.

With over 10 years of experience in advancing bio-based polymers into the hygiene space, Braskem and Fitesa are ready to take a step further on a reliable, scalable worldwide presence in the bicomponent nonwovens market with a next-generation bio-PE grade. Optimized for Spunbond processes, Braskem’s I’m green bio-based PE for nonwovens features all the well-known advantages of I’m green , including its biobased feedstock and negative carbon footprint.  This innovative material presents an overall better process performance and enhanced spinning stability, supporting the increase of bio-based content on products throughout the global hygiene supply chain.

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