Wellman Performance

Wellman fibre outperforms the competition in a broad spectrum of applications ranging from Hygiene to Home furnishings, through increased throughput efficiencies and superior quality end product.

Technical Performance Benefits

Decitex
Crimp
Finish
Resilience
Modification

Decitex

Broad range
Increased loft & resilience
Change in pore distribution size
Increased scaffolding in matrix

Crimp

Good secondary crimp & crimp retention
High amplitude for higher loft
Crimp type to increase loft & resilience
Influence in finish/resin take up

Finish

Formulated specifically-tailored for purpose
Safe in contact
Functional-AM/AD, FDA, Oleophobic

Resilience

High permanent loft
Better fillpower
Can be optimised

Modification

Vapour Management
Functional Additives
Colour Additives
Temperature profiles on sheath

Our Offer To Assist

If you feel that you are not getting an optimal return from your fibre processing equipment, Wellman International is here to help you. We offer an assistance program which we believe can help you get maximum benefit from your process. As part of this program, the Wellman Technical Service team will liaise with you, the customer, and determine an action plan to overcome potential bottlenecks in your process through the following steps.

Technical Consultation / Process Optimisation

Introduction & Preparation

Discussion of problematic issues associated with the customer process.

Agreement with the customer of objectives for this partnership, for example:

Bale acclimatisation and preparation
Blend compatibility
Fibre opening optimisation
Best web formation
Increased line throughput
Improved product structure
Improved product properties such as:
- Resilience
- Bulk
- Texture
- Strength

Practical Work

Visit of Wellman Technical team to your site in order to assist the development of your process, including:

Assistance in the preparation of blends for optimisation
Familiarisation with production line
Discussion with operators of processing issues or line sensitivities
Modification of processing conditions for optimal processing
Processing of Wellman fibre on equipment

Benefits for the Customer

Improved fibre processing set up including optimal fibre types, blends, improved throughputs
Opportunity for detailed technical consultation and discussion relating to any processing issues associated with WIL fibre
Wellman International issued technical report with fibre recommendations

Better throughputs in carding