In an effort to strengthen its position in the nonwovens market — especially in diaper manufacturing — Gastonia, N.C.-based spandex fiber manufacturer RadiciSpandex Corp. now offers its nonwovens customers a number of new business solutions.

The company has introduced an industry-standard 3-kilogram package as well as a choice of delivery packages with transfer tails in direct over-the-end format or rewound, reducing machine down-time for diaper manufacturers.

The upgraded spinning systems at the company’s Tuscaloosa, Ala., plant now manufacture S17PC fiber with increased strength and elongation of 325 percent or more — a performance advantage over other competitive fibers, which feature elongation of 300 percent or less, according to RadiciSpandex. This higher elongation provides improved retraction of diaper leg cuffs, the company reports.

Custom-designed deniers, lusters and colors — such as pink or blue for cosmetic enhancement of diapers — are available in minimum order quantities.

October 23, 2007