PHILADELPHIA, April 29, 2025-

Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a global market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, and Fitesa, one of the world's largest nonwoven manufacturers and the first company to produce Spunbond nonwovens with I'm green bio-based polyethylene, are proud to announce the use of Braskem's I'm green bio-based high-density polyethylene (HDPE) designed specifically for nonwoven applications.

With over 10 years of experience in advancing bio-based polymers into the hygiene space, Braskem and Fitesa are ready to take a step further on a reliable, scalable worldwide presence in the bicomponent nonwovens market with a next-generation bio-PE grade. Optimized for Spunbond processes, Braskem's I'm green bio-based PE for nonwovens features all the well-known advantages of I'm green , including its biobased feedstock and negative carbon footprint.  This innovative material presents an overall better process performance and enhanced spinning stability, supporting the increase of bio-based content on products throughout the global hygiene supply chain.

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