Invista and Aurizon Ultrasonics are cooperating on a new joint development project. Invista is a producer of polymers and fibers, and owner of the Lycra brand. Aurizon is a supplier of ultrasonic processing equipment to the hygiene industry. The project will focus on the collective development of novel ultrasonic bonding equipment and novel stretch fibers for the construction of stretch laminates without the use of hot melt elastic attachment adhesives. It’s hoped this will allow hygiene producers to improve product fit and comfort without the cost and complexity of glue.

Invista is the market leader in stretch fibers and the collaboration hopes to bring to the hygiene market the next generation stretch materials, leverage the strengths of both companies and accelerate the development of new materials and processes for customers. Aurizon’s current technology to ultrasonically secure elastics in nonwovens without the need for adhesives can enable lower material costs, increased operational efficiency, and improved product comfort and performance.

The collaboration hopes to discover the potential synergy between Invista’s new fiber innovations and Aurizon’s high speed rotary ultrasonic bonding technology. The two partners hope innovations in diaper design and cost reduction will result from this joint effort.

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