Braskem bio-based HDPE used in Fitesa nonwovens

Braskem’s I'm green bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE), designed specifically for nonwoven applications, is used in Fitesa’s Spunbond nonwovens.

Braskem’s I'm green bio-based polyethylene grade for nonwovens is made from bioethanol from sugarcane as feedstock, which is measurable and traceable bio-based content, fully compliant with industry standards. It is also fully recyclable with existing polyethylene recycling streams.

The grade is optimized for high-speed nonwoven manufacturing, promoting process stability and efficiency. Its optimal melting and Vicat temperatures also enable the spinning of more resistant filaments.

I'm green bio-based polyethylene grade for nonwovens is an alternative solution that offers the same durability and performance as traditional polyethylene.

"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," said Gustavo Lombardi, Biopolymers Business Development Director at Braskem.