BICO PET/PE Round
Fibres for the ultimate comfort
These fibres are BICO-fibres made by Polyethylene (PE) in the sheath and Polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) in the core. The use of the polyester polymer in the core provides bulkiness to the nonwoven as PET is very resilient. These properties result in a very cushiony final product. In addition to the very good resiliency, PET has higher melting temperature which allows a broader bonding/working window during the converting of the fibres.
BICO PET/PE Round fibres | 1.7 - 8.9 dtex
These fibres are BICO-fibres made by Polyethylene (PE) in the sheath and Polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) in the core. The use of the polyester polymer in the core provides bulkiness to the nonwoven as PET is very resilient. These properties result in a very cushiony final product. In addition to the very good resiliency, PET has higher melting temperature which allows a broader bonding/working window during the converting of the fibres.
• Core: PET
• Sheath: PE
All Hygiene Fibres are compliant with the main hygiene regulations. We combine our technical expertise with careful safety compliances assessments to obtain the optimal fibre design suitable for the pursued requirements.
Key properties:
- Superior softness
- Higher bulkiness
- Cushion effect
- Optimal bonding strength
Specifications: BICO PET/PE Round
| BICO PET/PE Round | |
|---|---|
| TITRE (DTEX) | 1.7 - 8.9 |
| CUT LENGTH (MM) | 40 – 50 – 60 |
| CROSS SECTION SHAPE | Round |
| ANTIMONY CONTENT | Available in antimony-free (Sb-free) or standard (Sb-containing) version. |
| ADDITIVES | Customizable MONO fibres to increase the product functionalities, such as opacifiers, softness improvers, whiteness improvers. |
| FINISHES | PHIL (standard hydrophilic); PH (Permanent hydrophilic); PH/HW (Permanent Hydrophilic/High Wicking); PHOB (Hydrophobic); PH BOTANICAL (Permanent Hydrophilic with Botanical Essences); SL (finish suitable for Spunlace technology) |
Benefits for the nonwovens:
- The selected raw materials and process conditions give to final nonwovens very high softness levels.
- The opacity levels can be adjusted by adding TiO2 in the fibre formulation.
- The PET in the core of the fibers provides a high bulk which results in a loftier nonwoven.
- The liquid management performances can be adjusted by the finish applied. For a topsheet as an example a Permanent Hydrophilic finish (PH) is applied, whereas for Acquisition Distribution Layers (ADL) a Permanent Hydrophilic finish with High Wicking properties (PH/HW) will bring the best results in terms of liquid transport.
- The high melting temperature of the PET-polymer allows a wide bonding window on the converting lines.
The fibres can be used for Calender Thermo Bonding or Air-Through Bonding technologies, but are also suitable for Spunlacing and Needle Punching.
In compliance with safety regulations
Comfort and safety are inseparable. That’s why our full range of fibre products complies with the most demanding worldwide safety regulations for hygiene applications. Fibres from Beaulieu do not contain any hazardous ingredients and are in full accordance with the European directives 67/548/CEE, EC 1272/2008 (CLP) and EC 1907/2006 (REACH). Our products are not cytotoxic, nor do they irritate the skin, fully in line with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Normative, Class I and Class II.
Applications
- Baby diapers
- Incontinence products
- Feminine care
- Wipes
