Beaulieu Fibres International at IDEA25: showcasing fibres that build futures – high in performance

Self-reinforced PP fibres for fully recyclable automotive composites

Beaulieu will be showcasing its comprehensive range of polypropylene (PP) bonding fibres designed for thermoplastic lightweight composites and automotive interior fabrics. These fibres assist car manufacturers and OEMs in meeting stringent performance, cost-efficiency and sustainability standards.

Beaulieu’s PP fibres are engineered to enhance the mechanical, thermal and functional properties of composites while reducing vehicle weight.

Fibres for high performance liquid and air filtration

Beaulieu Fibres International has set new performance standards for the fast-growing air and liquid filtration industry rolling out its full range of MONO and BICO fine-medium count fibres, as an outcome of its investment into R&D efforts to promote staple fibres in the field of high efficiency filtration.

In addition to its existing portfolio of PP fibres for liquid filtration, compliant with FDA and European food contact regulations, Beaulieu is launching a new bicomponent fibre range in PET/PE, PP/PE for high loft filtration media and fine count mono PP fibres for tribo-electric charged air filter media.

The fine count mono fibres are customised according to the line specifics of the nonwoven producer and guarantee up to 20% higher filtration efficiencies for nonwovens in combination with state-of-the-art acrylic counter fibre compared to standard PP fibres used in this application. Typical applications are air handling units in larger buildings and residential furnaces.

Premium outdoor PP fibres for resilient, weather-resistant crop protection solutions

Engineered for superior mechanical strength and resistance to environmental stress factors, these fibres enhance durability in needle-punched fabrics, ensuring long-lasting protection in the field. Their advanced UV stabilisation prevents degradation from prolonged sun exposure, extending the lifespan of crop covers, while their hydrophobic properties repel water, reducing moisture-related damage and maintaining breathability.

UltraBond, design for recycling

Discover UltraBond innovative bonding staple fibres that replace the need for chemical binders. They open a path to create 100% polypropylene (PP) needlepunched fabrics which meet the same performance requirements as traditional constructions, while reducing end-of-life environmental impact.

The 100% polyolefin-based needlepunched fabrics are fully recyclable, reducing waste generation and creating high value PP recycled products as new materials. Furthermore, the sustainable fabrics are produced with an improved total cost of ownership and with a significant ecological footprint reduction.

Beaulieu strengthening its position in the hygiene market

With a full portfolio already serving the hygiene sector, Beaulieu is focusing on next-generation speciality bicomponent solutions designed to enhance softness, processability and sustainability in absorbent hygiene products.

Hypersoft fibres are specifically engineered for topsheet applications in direct contact with the skin: 25% improvement in softness compared to standard reference fibres while maintaining optimal processability has been achieved.

Meralux is a bicomponent trilobal fibre that improves nonwoven materials by providing better opacity, comfort and absorption. It also promotes sustainability by saving raw materials and reducing carbon emissions by up to 60%.

about Beaulieu Fibres International
Beaulieu Fibres International puts innovation and sustainability central for a wide variety of industries such as geotextiles, hygiene & wipes, floor coverings, automotive, upholstery, filtration, composites and construction. As the largest European producer of polyolefin fibres and bicomponent polyester/polyolefin fibres, the company is part of Beaulieu International Group with headquarters in Belgium. 3 production sites in Europe – 2 in Belgium and 1 in Italy – supply MONO/BICO staple and shortcut fibres, in round and trilobal cross section with linear densities of 1.3 to 500 dtex.

about Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.)
As a global family business, B.I.G. develop and co-create – in an innovative, entrepreneurial and sustainable way – flooring and material solutions to enhance the quality of living and working for every generation. Headquartered in Belgium, B.I.G. employs over 4,700 people worldwide in 19 countries throughout Eurasia, America and Oceania and serves customers in 150 countries.