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The majority of dissolving pulp (DP) is consumed in the textile industry where pulp is converted through the value chain to yarn and ultimately textiles providing soft, breathable fabrics which hold colour well and drape beautifully. DP is also used for a myriad of household, industrial and pharmaceutical applications including for tablets, acetates, washing sponges and non-wovens.
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Applications of Verve include:
General
Dissolving pulp is an incredibly versatile product which serves as a feedstock into a dynamic and wide variety of final products. With its sustainability credentials and versatility, new and innovative product solutions are constantly being developed to meet the needs of an ever changing global market.
Applications of Verve include:
General
Dissolving pulp is an incredibly versatile product which serves as a feedstock into a dynamic and wide variety of final products. With its sustainability credentials and versatility, new and innovative product solutions are constantly being developed to meet the needs of an ever changing global market.
Fabrics
Cellulosic based fabrics are breathable and offer a soft, natural feel with high levels of moisture absorbency. This is in contrast to most synthetic fibre based fabrics derived from non-renewable fossil fuels.
Fabrics
Cellulosic based fabrics are breathable and offer a soft, natural feel with high levels of moisture absorbency. This is in contrast to most synthetic fibre based fabrics derived from non-renewable fossil fuels.
Viscose
By far the most prominent of the wood based cellulosic fabrics are those produced from viscose staple fibre (VSF). VSF accounts for approximately 70% of global dissolving pulp production and is most commonly used in fashion, home and decorating textiles as well as non woven applications such as the fibre component in face masks, health and hygiene clothing and sanitation. Verve DP provides both the quality and the sustainability assurance into this major market segment.
Viscose
By far the most prominent of the wood based cellulosic fabrics are those produced from viscose staple fibre (VSF). VSF accounts for approximately 70% of global dissolving pulp production and is most commonly used in fashion, home and decorating textiles as well as non woven applications such as the fibre component in face masks, health and hygiene clothing and sanitation. Verve DP provides both the quality and the sustainability assurance into this major market segment.
Lyocell
Lyocell represents the next generation of fibres. With its sustainable raw material, reduced chemical processing and closed loop systems, Lyocell continues to be the most sustainable wood based cellulosic fibre. Sappi’s commitment to and investment in sustainability shows in that almost two thirds of the world’s Lyocell DP is produced at a Sappi Mill.
Lyocell
Lyocell represents the next generation of fibres. With its sustainable raw material, reduced chemical processing and closed loop systems, Lyocell continues to be the most sustainable wood based cellulosic fibre. Sappi’s commitment to and investment in sustainability shows in that almost two thirds of the world’s Lyocell DP is produced at a Sappi Mill.
Microcrystalline cellulose
A useful ingredient used by the pharmaceutical industry due to its excellent binding properties, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) can be found in many prescription and over the counter tablets.
Microcrystalline cellulose
A useful ingredient used by the pharmaceutical industry due to its excellent binding properties, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) can be found in many prescription and over the counter tablets.
Ethers
Ethers derived from dissolving pulp are used widely in the production of food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. They also have more heavy industry-related applications, such as drilling fluids, mining flotation aids and detergents. Commonly produced ethers include CMC, MC and HEC.
Ethers
Ethers derived from dissolving pulp are used widely in the production of food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. They also have more heavy industry-related applications, such as drilling fluids, mining flotation aids and detergents. Commonly produced ethers include CMC, MC and HEC.
Cellophane
Cellophane is used the world over for packaging in the food industry. It offers excellent breathability and non-static properties and has become essential for preserving freshness as well as for its visual appeal for certain food groups. Cellophane is also used in the production of alkaline batteries and lithographic masking tape.
Cellophane
Cellophane is used the world over for packaging in the food industry. It offers excellent breathability and non-static properties and has become essential for preserving freshness as well as for its visual appeal for certain food groups. Cellophane is also used in the production of alkaline batteries and lithographic masking tape.
Acetate
Acetate from dissolving pulp is used in the manufacture of fabrics and yarns as well as in plastic applications such as spectacle frames, photographic film and clothing buttons. It is mostly used for the manufacture of cigarette filters.
Acetate
Acetate from dissolving pulp is used in the manufacture of fabrics and yarns as well as in plastic applications such as spectacle frames, photographic film and clothing buttons. It is mostly used for the manufacture of cigarette filters.
