Spunbond d i n g M a k i n g t h e p e r f e c t m a t c h Needlepunch b e d d i n g b e d Fibertex A/S Svendborgvej 2, Box 8029 DK-9220 Aalborg Denmark Tel. +45 96 35 35 35 Fax +45 98 15 85 55 [email protected] www.fibertex.com Fibertex, a.s. Prumyslova 2179/20 CZ-568 23 Svitavy Czech Republic Tel. +420 461 573 211 Fax +420 461 541 437 [email protected] Denmark Czech Republic Malaysia South Africa Facts about Fibertex The Fibertex Group is a market-leading manufacturer of needlepunch and spunmelt nonwovens for industrial, technical and hygiene applications. With corporate office in Aalborg, Denmark and manufacturing sites in Denmark, the Czech Republic, Malaysia and South Africa, Fibertex is globally represented. Since its foundation in 1968, Fibertex has continuously expanded and today manufactures nonwovens for customers all over the world for many different applications. Focus on high quality and competitiveness Fibertex is a pioneer in needlepunch and spunbond technologies. Innovation and product development are two of Fibertex’ strengths. We constantly strive to design the best and most competitive materials also for the mattress industry. Successful solutions through partnership As an expert Fibertex offers partnership and professional advise. The global input from our customers in the bedding industry makes Fibertex the optimal partner when it comes to developing products and services.

Needlepunch Spunbond The use of spunbonded nonwovens is an alternative to needlepunch in mattress manufacturing when long-term durability and noise reduction are not top priorities. Spunbond is a nonwoven consisting of two or three individual layers of continuous filament made of the same polymer. These layers are thermally bonded (calandered). This bonding gives the spunbonded nonwoven an even surface with a characteristic embossed pattern. Optimising the bonding and avoiding stiffness is one of the critical elements in spunbond manufacturing. The result is a nonwoven fulfilling basic requirements...