By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : May 01, 2025 10:42 am
From sugarcane to innovative solutions for the nonwoven market, evolving supply capabilities, and introducing new features to better serve our clients
Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a global market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, 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.
"We are excited to introduce our next-generation I'm green bio-based HDPE product to the market," said Gustavo Lombardi, Biopolymers Business Development Director, Braskem.
"This product represents a significant advancement in Braskem's I'm green bio-based portfolio for nonwoven applications, aligning with our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and market-driven goals. Additionally, it supports the hygiene industry's efforts to decarbonize and tackle climate change by reducing the final product's carbon footprint without compromising quality or performance."
"We are pleased to collaborate with Braskem to advance the Bio-polyethylene solution for Spunbond processes. As pioneers in the development and commercialization of bio-based Spunbond fabrics, we are familiar with the challenges and the benefits of such materials and remain committed to pushing forward more sustainable solutions without compromising the quality and performance of our products. Braskem and Fitesa are paving the way for a more sustainable future in the nonwoven industry," Ricardo Fasolo, Vice President for US & Canada, said.