Acme Mills Company has announced the launch of Natura, a line of bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) fabrics designed to replace petroleum-based nonwovens like PET, PP and Nylon. Natura fabrics include FDA GRAS-compliant options suitable for food-safe applications, such as beverage filters, food packaging and disposable cutlery. The product line includes an array of fabric types, such as spunbond nonwovens, needled felts, hydroentangled and melt-blown textiles, catering to other industries besides packaging, including healthcare, automotive, furniture and filtration.
