Advanced Nonwoven Materials

Innovation

Unique and unrivalled

At TFP we believe in continuous innovation, from the performance advancement of our materials to the development of complementary technologies to expand our portfolio.

We use a specially developed wet-laid nonwoven manufacturing process to create high quality materials with exceptional fibre dispersion and unrivalled flexibility in design. This is typified by our 2 g/m² veil – the lightest weight wet-laid carbon nonwoven in the world. Our capability is not limited to nonwoven manufacturing however; we also offer a number of additional technologies which complement and enhance our nonwoven portfolio, including nano-coating, particle plating, lamination and fibre plating.

Product Development

Custom nonwovens designed and optimised

We are the experts in developing innovative nonwovens to meet specific performance, processing or aesthetic requirements. We recognise that in many cases a standard nonwoven will not suffice; potentially causing frustrating processing issues or failing to deliver the required performance. As a result, we work closely with our customers to understand their needs and develop a suitable material solution.

TFP has an open and enabling approach to new product development, offering a comprehensive process that encompasses everything from initial concept development in the lab, to material testing, scale up on our pilot line facility and progression to full scale manufacture. All of which is led by our experienced team of materials scientists and operatives.

Research

Pushing the boundaries

TFP’s continuous innovation is demonstrated by our ongoing investment in research activities. Our dedicated Technology team is involved in a number of collaborations with leading academic institutions and high profile industrial partners in areas such as aerospace, energy, defence and composite manufacture.

The projects operate at a number of TRL levels, with topics ranging from the development of products for next generation technologies to an increased understanding of the properties and performance of our nonwovens.

Quality

Manufactured to the highest quality

At TFP we pride ourselves on the quality & uniformity of the fibre dispersion in our nonwovens and are committed to producing materials which are consistently of the highest possible quality.

Our commitment to quality is typified by the advanced control systems onour production machines. These include high resolution fault detection systems, which carry out continuous checks, assessing the quality of every square metre of our Optiveil® & Optimat® materials to a resolution as precise as 1µm. This augments the existing continuous measurement of areal weight and the combined online systems ensure the quality & consistency of our materials.

Environmental Commitment

Sustainable business is about commitment

TFP has been supporting the development of green energy technologies for over 20 years. Our materials are used in a variety of alternative energy applications, ranging from fuel cells to wind turbines. Our materials are also used extensively in composite structures, which play a fundamental role in the drive to reduce CO₂ emissions in the aerospace and automotive industries. The use of composites significantly reduces component weight without compromising on material strength or performance. We deliver specially designed lightweight nonwovens that meet composite performance, compatibility and aesthetic requirements, supporting and facilitating the drive for reduced emissions.