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National Nonwovens Introduces Nine New Felt Colors
Seven New WoolFelt® Colors and Two New XoticFelt® Colors Unveiled at the 2012 International Spring Quilt Market
Easthampton, MA – May 7, 2012 – National Nonwovens, the original manufacturer of wool felt, introduces nine felt colors this spring, including seven new WoolFelt® colors and two new bamboo-rayon XoticFelt® colors. All the new colors will be on display for the first time May 18-20 during the International Spring Quilt Market in Kansas City, Missouri.
The new WoolFelt® Daydream Inspirations Collection will encourage consumers to drift away and imagine their idyllic dream creations. It features four new heathered TOY002 hues (35% wool/65% rayon) that will immediately engage consumers with their beautiful luster and natural depth. These colors include: Ruby Red Slippers, Tropical Wave, Havana Gold, and Enchanted Forest. The three playful new WCF001 colors (20% wool/80% rayon) will win customers over with their freshness and intensity. These colors include: Kiss Me Darling, Fresh Linen, and Spring Tickle.
The increasingly popular XoticFelt® BAM001 product line, manufactured with an innovative blend of bamboo-rayon,now has 25 colors with the addition of Moss and Lemon. These new colors are also included in the new XoticFelt® Botanical Bundle.
National Nonwovens is the first manufacturer to utilize bamboo fibers in felt products. XoticFelt®, made from a blend of specialty-rayon (from bamboo) and rayon, is noticeably softer than other felt products. It also uniquely absorbs dyes for luxuriously rich and vibrant colors. National Nonwovens first launched the XoticFelt® product line three years ago and since has attracted a new generation to high-quality felt.
National Nonwovens, under the name National Felt, originally produced felted wool beginning in 1905 for apparel and wartime products. Later, the company’s WoolFelt® fabric was implemented in the popular poodle skirts of the 1950’s. In the 1980’s, WoolFelt® once again became popular as consumers sought a natural felt for soft sculpture collectibles and holiday projects. Today, National Nonwovens’ trademarked WoolFelt® has emerged as the fabric of choice for heritage quilts, penny rugs, heirloom crafts, and modern decor.
National Nonwovens Introduces Ultra-ProTechtor™ Fire-Blocker
Easthampton, MA – March 7, 2012 – National Nonwovens announces the introduction of Ultra-ProTechtor™, the first fire-blocker for all aircraft seating dress covers. Ultra-ProTechtor™ is a nonwoven lightweight flame barrier utilizing Ultem® polymer and newly-developed Ultem® fibers by Sabic Innovative Plastics.
“Ultra-ProTechtor™ is engineered to provide ultra-flammability protection with superior performance at a lower weight and lower cost,” said Anthony Centofanti, CEO and President at National Nonwovens. “Although it was initially designed for the Aerospace Market, Ultra-ProTechtor™ can also greatly benefit other markets that have modes of transportation requiring fire-blockers.”
The enhanced construction of Ultra-ProTechtor™ provides increased stability along with significant property improvements, including: low smoke density and toxicity, water repellency, low heat release, high puncture resistance, and improved fire-blocking protection at a lighter weight. In addition, it has excellent seam, tear and tensile strength resulting in less stretch and is formaldehyde free. Ultra-ProTechtor™ was also tested and met FAR25-853-A and C amendments 25-116-appendex F part II by two independent US laboratories.
Ultra-ProTechtor™ combines the National Nonwovens advanced engineering with the superior Ultem® fiber technology and the result is material that is inherently more fire-resistant than Aramids. It has a higher Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) rating than either Nomex or Kevlar. LOI is an index that rates the fire-resistance properties according to the minimum concentration of oxygen, expressed as a percentage. The higher the number, the greater resistance of the polymer to support a flame; Ultra-ProTechtor has an LOI of 44 while Nomex has an LOI of 26 and Kevlar has an LOI of 31.
Ultra-ProTechtor™ featuring Ultem® fiber technology
is in the new Willow Tex line of aircraft dress-covers.
The advanced nonwoven material results in products that
weigh less, are more durable, and have a softer feel.
National Nonwovens Installs Air-Laid Needlepunch Production Line
Easthampton, MA – February 3, 2012 – National Nonwovens announces the installation of a 2.4 meter air-laid needlepunch nonwoven line strategically located in a contained, clean-room environment. Production on the line is currently focused on, but is not limited to, the manufacturing of medical products. It is fully equipped with state-of-the-art electronics to effectively control temperature, humidity, dusting, and contamination; which are necessary for advanced wound care, medical devices, and patient-care products.
The air-laid line has the support of process engineers and quality control, including complete chemical profiling of all materials. It is capable of processing synthetic and various natural fibers. Products can be produced in the range 1.5 oz/yd2 to 10 oz/yd2, supported or unsupported. The line has in-line slitting with slit widths up to 90 inches with future expansion including the installation of a three-roll press with laminating capabilities.
This 2.4 meter air-laid line is in addition to National Nonwovens’ existing air-laid lines and increases capacity in excess of 2 million pounds of fiber per year. When combined with National Nonwovens’ other production lines, total processing capacity is in excess of 15 million pounds per year. The company’s manufacturing and technical capabilities include both air-laid and carded cross-laid web forming with chemical bond, felted wool, needlepunch, lamination, and thermo-bond constructions. National Nonwovens will continue to expand its breath of technology as a commitment to customers’ present and future requirements to meet the needs of global markets.
National Nonwovens Introduces Two New WoolFelt® Collections
Ten new WoolFelt® colors are unveiled as part of the Escape and Indulge Collections
Easthampton, MA – May 2, 2011 – National Nonwovens, the original manufacturer of wool felt, launches two new WoolFelt® Collections this spring: the WCF001 Escape Collection and the TOY002 Indulge Collection. Altogether there are ten new tantalizing WoolFelt® colors to entice experienced felt enthusiasts and beginner crafters alike to explore their creativity and express individuality. All the new colors will be on display for the first time May 13-15 during the International Spring Quilt Market in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Escape to a far-away paradise with the colorful new WCF001 collection (20% wool/80% rayon). Included in this playful palette are modern bright hues to encourage artistic exploration. These five exciting and vibrant colors include: Terracotta Mist, Banana Cream, Grass Skirt, Blue Bayou, and Fuchsia.
Indulge your senses and rejuvenate your imagination with the luxuriant new TOY002 collection (35% wool/65% rayon). These alluring, rich colors have a distinctive international flair with a strong European influence. Add dimension and natural indulgence to your felt projects with the rich colors of: Shady Grove, Wisteria, Confederate Blue, Toffee, and Mahogany Rose.
National Nonwovens, under the name National Felt, originally produced felted wool beginning in 1905 for apparel and wartime products. Later, the company’s WoolFelt® fabric was implemented in the popular poodle skirts of the 1950’s. In the 1980’s, WoolFelt® once again became popular as consumers sought a natural felt for soft sculpture collectibles and holiday projects. Today, National Nonwovens’ trademarked WoolFelt® has emerged as the fabric of choice for heritage quilts, penny rugs, heirloom crafts, and modern decor.
National Nonwovens Introduces Three New XoticFelt® Colors
Pomegranate, Seashell Pink, and Sand Dollar added to bamboo-rayon XoticFelt™ product line.
Easthampton, MA – May 2, 2011 – National Nonwovens, the manufacturer of WoolFelt®, expands its bamboo-rayon product line with the addition of three new XoticFelt® colors. Inspired by hues from tropical paradises, the new 2011 colors are: Pomegranate, Sand Dollar, and Seashell Pink. All the new colors will be on display for the first time May 13-15 during the International Spring Quilt Market in Salt Lake City, Utah.
XoticFelt® is an innovative blend of bamboo-rayon. National Nonwovens is the first manufacturer to utilize bamboo fibers in felt products. Although the bamboo fibers in XoticFelt® originate from a natural raw material, the bamboo fibers are actually considered cellulose or specialty rayon due to the manufacturing process used to turn the bamboo grass or stalks into pulp and then into fiber. Standard rayon fibers originate from wood pulp, which is also a natural raw material. XoticFelt®, made from a blend of specialty-rayon (from bamboo) and rayon, is noticeably softer than other felt products. It also uniquely absorbs dyes for luxuriously rich and vibrant colors.
National Nonwovens first launched its XoticFelt® product line two years ago with eight tropical colors. Because of its amazing soft texture and vibrant hues, XoticFelt® attracted a new generation to high-quality felt. The product line was quickly expanded and now has an impressive total of 23 colors. These new colors are reflective of the increasing demand for this type of felt throughout the industry and its adaptability in many diverse projects.
For over a Century, National Nonwovens continues to be recognized as a leader in the industry for its superior quality textiles. Evolving from traditional felting techniques are National Nonwovens’ innovative technologies that enable the company to produce a variety of quality felt including XoticFelt®. National Nonwovens also continues to offer its popular heirloom quality WoolFelt® in a variety of styles ranging from products with 20% wool content to our 100% virgin felted wool. Complementing this 100% wool product line is the WoolWisp® rovings and ShadedWisps® rovings, which is a natural blend of wool and rayon.
New XoticFelt™ Spring Collection added to Bamboo Product Line
National Nonwovens introduces six new XoticFelt™ colors at 2010 Spring Quilt Market in Minneapolis
Easthampton, MA – May 14, 2010 – National Nonwovens, the manufacturer of WoolFelt®, expands its bamboo felt product line with the addition of six new XoticFelt™ colors. Inspired by hues from tropical paradises, the new Spring Collection includes colors named: Papaya, Ocean Breeze, Silver Beach, Fuchsia, Pirate Cove, and Cocoa Bean. The XoticFelt™ BAM001 product line now includes 20 vibrant and natural colors.
National Nonwovens was the first manufacturer to introduce a pre-colored bamboo fabric to the market one year ago at Spring Quilt Market 2009. Due to the popularity of this eco-friendly fabric, the product line was quickly expanded at Fall Quilt Market in 2009. This latest collection will be unveiled at the 2010 International Spring Quilt Market in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 21 – 23.
XoticFelt™ is a 100% natural fabric made froma blend of bamboo and rayon. Bamboo fibers are naturally soft, strong and able to retain wonderfully vivid and diverse colors. They are also eco-friendly, making bamboo the ideal green choice for those seeking a renewable, sustainable textile. Bamboo is actually a grass not a tree, making it the fastest growing timber plant on earth. Thriving naturally without pesticides, bamboo has other natural benefits including its antibacterial and antifungal quality called bamboo kun.
Because of the intrinsic characteristics of bamboo fibers to react to changes in its immediate environment, such as humidity, slight hue alterations are a natural response in bamboo fibers when colored. Since National Nonwovens is the only manufacturer of felt in the U. S. with its own dyeing facility and computer-controlled color-matching laboratory, the company is able to control these inherent variations to extremely tight specifications.
Introducing Two New WoolFelt® Collections
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Twelve new WoolFelt® colors are unveiled as part of the Beautiful Earth and Naturally Inspired Collections
Easthampton, MA – May 7th, 2010 – National Nonwovens, the original manufacturer of wool felt, introduces twelve new colorsinspired by hues in our natural surroundings. The colors are part of the two latest WoolFelt® Collections named Beautiful Earth and Naturally Inspired, which will be unveiled in National Nonwovens’ booth at the International Spring Quilt Market in Minneapolis on May 21 – 23.
The rich colors in the Beautiful Earth TOY002 collection capture the essence and wonder of nature with new colors named: Butternut Squash, Hydrangea, Canyon Ridge, Beach Sand, Mustard Seed, and Storm Clouds. Nature was also the abundant source of inspiration for the luscious WoolFelt® colors in the Naturally Inspired WCF001 collection: Tahitian Sunset, Blue Snow, Ocean Kelp, Peat Moss, Native Maize, and Pink Violet.
High-quality wool felt has been produced by National Nonwovens for over a century. The company continues to offer its popular heirloom-quality WoolFelt® in a variety of styles ranging from products with 20% wool content to its 100% virgin felted wool. The company currently has over 150 different colors in the WoolFelt® product lines. In the TOY002 WoolFelt® product line alone there are a total of 50 different shades for upscale crafting enthusiasts and the WCF001 line boast an amazing 62 colors.
Holiday Colors added to XoticFelt™
Product Line made from Bamboo
National Nonwovens will introduce six new XoticFelt™ holiday colors at Fall Quilt Market 2009
Easthampton, MA – October 1, 2009 – Because of the enthusiastic response earlier this year to National Nonwovens’ introduction of XoticFelt™, the Industry’s first felt made from bamboo, the product line has expanded with six new holiday colors. The newest XoticFelt™ additions will be unveiled at Fall Quilt Market in Houston, Texas on October 10 – 12, 2009 and will keep the popular tropical spirit of the first XoticFelt™ colors, which were introduced at Spring Quilt Market 2009. The new colors include: Coral Reef, Sangria, Blue Hawaii, Purple Paradise, Tropical Rainforest, and Black Pearl.
National Nonwovens was the first manufacturer to introduce a pre-colored bamboo fabric to the market. Bamboo fibers are naturally soft, strong and able to retain wonderfully vivid and diverse colors. They are also eco-friendly, making bamboo the ideal green choice for those seeking a renewable, sustainable textile. Bamboo is actually a grass not a tree, making it the fastest growing timber plant on earth. Thriving naturally without pesticides, bamboo has other natural benefits including its antibacterial and antifungal quality called bamboo kun.
XoticFelt™ is a 100% natural fabric made froma blend of bamboo and rayon. Because of the intrinsic characteristics of bamboo fibers to react to changes in its immediate environment, such as humidity, slight hue alterations are a natural response in bamboo fibers when colored. Because National Nonwovens is the only manufacturer of felt in the U. S. with its own dyeing facility and computer-controlled color-matching laboratory, the company is able to control these inherent variations to extremely tight specifications.
XoticFelt™ is increasingly becoming popular with industry designers and teachers, craft magazines, and consumers. XoticFelt™ projects are frequently featured publication projects and articles. In addition, several influential designers have posted XoticFelt™ information in their blogs testifying to the possibilities for XoticFelt™.
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