Innovation & Technology

How We Innovate

Manufacturing Innovation Through
Advanced Nonwoven Technology

At ATEX, innovation begins with understanding our customers’ application requirements and providing high-performance nonwoven materials and manufacturing solutions that deliver consistent performance, quality, and value.

Innovation at ATEX is driven by advanced manufacturing processes, material expertise, and continuous process improvement, enabling us to deliver high-performance nonwoven materials with consistent quality and reliable production. Our expertise spans spunbond, meltblown, and composite nonwoven technologies, allowing us to serve a diverse range of industries including hygiene, medical, filtration, wipes, packaging, construction, and specialty applications.

By combining advanced manufacturing capabilities, rigorous quality standards, and a collaborative approach, we help customers identify the right nonwoven solutions while maintaining reliability, production flexibility, and cost efficiency. From material selection through commercial production, ATEX is committed to delivering innovative nonwoven solutions that meet evolving market demands.

What We Engineer

Advanced Nonwoven Technologies

ATEX manufactures spunbond, meltblown, and composite nonwoven solutions engineered to meet the performance requirements of diverse markets and applications.

Spunbond

Spunbond nonwovens are produced by extruding continuous polymer filaments that are drawn, laid into a web, and thermally bonded. These materials offer excellent strength, durability, and uniformity, making them ideal for hygiene, medical, packaging, construction, and industrial applications.

1

Polymer Resin Feeding

High-quality polymer resin is fed into the extruder.

2

Extrusion

Resin is melted, mixed, and extruded through a spinneret. Filters remove contaminants for consistent quality.

3

Filament Formation

Molten polymer is extruded through spinneret holes to form continuous filaments.

4

Filament Drawing & Cooling

High-velocity air draws and cools the filaments, solidifying them and developing the desired properties.

5

Web Formation

Filaments are laid down on a moving conveyor to form a uniform, random web.

6

Thermal Bonding

The web is thermally bonded through calendar rolls to impart strength, integrity, and durability.

7

Winding & Inspection

The bonded web is wound into large parent rolls and inspected to ensure quality.

8

Packaging & Shipping

Rolls are packaged, labeled, and prepared for shipment to our customers.

How We Work With You

Customer Partnership & Technical Support

Every successful product begins with a clear understanding of customer needs. ATEX works closely with customers from application review and material selection through commercial production and ongoing technical support.

Whether a customer requires a proven existing material or an application-specific manufacturing solution, our team works closely to identify the best manufacturing approach. Through technical expertise, laboratory testing, manufacturing excellence, and continuous support, we help customers successfully transition high-performing nonwoven materials into commercial production.

Application Review

We start by understanding your application, performance targets, and processing requirements.

Material Selection

Our team identifies proven materials or defines an application-specific manufacturing approach.

Laboratory Testing

Samples are validated through rigorous laboratory testing and performance analysis.

Commercial Production

Manufacturing excellence ensures a smooth transition to reliable, high-volume production.

Ongoing Support

Continuous technical support helps optimize performance long after launch.

The ATEX Performance Advantage

Superior Toughness. Proven Performance.

At ATEX, we believe material performance should be measured by more than peak tensile strength alone. While maximum load is important, a material’s ability to absorb energy and resist failure under stress is often a better indicator of real-world performance.

Our proprietary AXAR I spunbond technology is engineered to deliver exceptional toughness, durability, and break resistance.

2X+
Greater Energy to Break
Machine Direction (MD)
3X
Greater Energy to Break
Cross Direction (CD)
More Energy Absorbed. Greater Durability. Better Performance.
Why It Matters

Performance That Pays Off
Downstream

Greater energy absorption can help provide:

Built for Demanding Applications

ATEX AXAR I spunbonds are engineered to deliver the toughness and performance required across a wide range of markets, including hygiene, medical, filtration, industrial, packaging, and specialty applications.

Quality, Certifications & Compliance

Quality You Can Trust.
Standards You Can Depend On.

At ATEX, quality is built into every stage of our manufacturing process. Our systems, certifications, and compliance support help ensure consistent product performance, regulatory alignment, and confidence throughout the product lifecycle.

Quality Standards

Process-Driven Controls

Precision manufacturing with rigorous process controls at every step.

Full Product Traceability

Complete traceability systems ensure accountability and consistent quality.

Continuous Monitoring & Testing

Advanced testing and real-time monitoring ensure reliable, high-performance materials.

Continuous Improvement

Data-driven improvement drives innovation and operational excellence.

Certifications

Certified

ISO 9001:2015 – Bureau Veritas

Certified Quality Management System covering our manufacturing operations.

Certified

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100

Tested for harmful substances and safe for use.

Compliance Support

RoHS Compliance

Materials and processes meet RoHS requirements.

REACH Compliance

Compliant with REACH regulations for chemical safety.

FDA Support

Documentation and support for FDA applicable requirements.

Berry & USMCA Compliant

Products manufactured in North America and compliant with Berry and USMCA guidelines.

Delivering Confidence Through Quality

Whether supporting material qualification, manufacturing validation, or high-volume commercial production, ATEX is committed to delivering consistent quality, dependable performance, and the technical support customers need to succeed.

Let's Build What's Next

From application review through commercial production, ATEX provides the manufacturing expertise, material knowledge, and technical support customers need to succeed. Whether you need a proven material or a custom manufacturing solution, our team is ready to help.

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