Conference Speakers

Thomas Weigert

Senior Expert Technology Spunlace & Drying, Truetzschler Nonwoven GmbH

BIOGRAPHY

Thomas Weigert is a seasoned expert in nonwoven production technology, currently serving as Senior Expert Technology Spunlace & Drying at Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH. Based in Egelsbach near Frankfurt, Germany, Trützschler Nonwovens—formerly Fleissner GmbH—is a global leader in the supply of machinery and complete production lines for the nonwovens industry.

Mr. Weigert has been with the company since 1997, holding various roles over nearly three decades that have deepened his expertise in machinery design, process development, and application technology. His work has focused particularly on Spunlace, Through-Air Drying, and Wetlaid Spunlace (WLS) processes. In his current position, he bears technological responsibility for the Fleissner AquaJet system and related drying technologies.

He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Darmstadt Technical University, earned in 1989. Prior to entering the nonwovens sector, Mr. Weigert began his career in the automotive industry, specializing in the design and development of brake systems.

With a unique combination of engineering depth and process insight, Thomas Weigert continues to contribute significantly to innovation and technological excellence in the nonwovens field.

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Re-generated Cellulose Fibers and Pulp – Latest Developments for Sustainable Wipes

Paper-grade pulp is a proven, excellent raw material for wet wipes. But not all pulps are created equal – this talk will give an overview on advancements in Wet-Laid/Spunlacing (WLS) and Carded/Pulp (CP) processes. We’ll shed light on how to shape both a nonwoven’s distinct characteristics and its environmental footprint by carefully selecting the type of pulp used. Different aspects of raw material selection such as production costs, product quality and versatility, and environmental considerations will be discussed in detail.

In addition, we will explore the performance of different wood-based and non-wood-based pulps, with a particular focus on bamboo pulp derived from fast-growing bamboo species. This will include a discussion on the environmental benefits and challenges associated with using bamboo pulp in nonwoven products.