With the coronavirus affecting all of our lives—personally and professionally—Nonwovens Industry is focused on providing as much information as possible about how the global nonwovens supply chain is helping fight the spread of the virus globally. From nonwovens capacity investment announcements, to line adjustments to add face mask converting capabilities to research and development efforts, our specially dedicated Covid-19 microsite contains breaking news items relating to the industry’s response to the pandemic.

The global nonwovens industry should be proud of the efforts it has made in the past weeks and months to help curb the global spread of the virus and protect both front line workers and private citizens. With most nonwovens production globally being deemed essential manufacturing, we expect these efforts to continue in coming months and Nonwovens Industry will continue to report on these developments.

Of course, the nonwovens industry is not just about face masks, companies continue to make acquisitions, expand distribution and plan for upcoming events ensuring that the industry will remain as vibrant as ever, supplying consumers with products that are essential to their good heath and hygiene. Nonwovens Industry will continue to bring our readers all of the news related to the global nonwovens industry.

And, it seems the industry is thirsty for this information. During the month of March, Nonwovens Industry’s page views and engagements have skyrocketed. During the month the number of unique visitors to our site skyrocketed 32% to reach 40,026 while our number of visitors rose 27% to reach 61,403 compared to March 2019.