- 13 June 2007 -

DuPont technologies win innovation achievement awards

Two of the latest technologies from DuPont, one based on bio-based technology and the other based on nanofibre science - DuPontT Sorona polymer and DuPont Hybrid Membrane Technology (HMT) respectively - have received IDEA Achievement Awards, presented at IDEA07, the International Engineered Fabrics Conference and Expo.

DuPont Hybrid Membrane Technology (HMT) was produced using a proprietary new spinning process, and incorporates nanofibre media that contain continuous polymeric filaments with a diameter between 100 nanometers and one micron.

"We believe that nanofiber science that results in developments such as HMT will play a key role in bridging performance gaps of traditional materials, and will lead to advances such as improved air quality, lower energy costs and extended filter life," said Matthew Trerotola, vice president and general manager - DuPont Nonwovens. "There are many significant applications we are exploring for this exciting new innovation."

The awards, which are co-sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and Nonwovens Industry magazine, honour new product and technical developments since IDEA04 in five categories: roll goods, short-life end product, long-life end product, raw materials and machinery/equipment.

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