The right Nonwoven for Your Application

Making
the Difference
We Take
our Responsibilty
Seriously
Independent,
International
and Solid
RKW operates globally through a decentralized organization. With manufacturing plants around the world,
we develop innovative solutions and supply the highest quality films and nonwovens to our customers.
Being close to our business is important to us. RKW
maintains a systematic course of growth in line with
its markets and alongside its customers, thus further
broadening its global presence.
Key Facts
58 years of experience
State-of-the-art technology
420,000 tonnes of PE and PP
processed every year
23 locations world-wide
Over 3,000 employees
Sales € 940 million (2014)
Protecting the environment and
commercial success go hand in
hand at RKW. Thoughtful use of our
natural resources is just as important for us as the quality of our products and services. Innovative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions
in film ‘n’ fiber are our business.
Contacts
RKW SE
Dueppelstrasse 16
48599 Gronau | Germany
Phone+49 (0) 2562-710-0
Fax +49 (0) 2562-710-219
RKW HydroSpun GmbH
Osttangente 17
38820 Halberstadt | Germany
Phone+49 (0) 3941-595 43-12
Fax +49 (0) 3941-595 43-29
RKW SE
Headquarters
Nachtweideweg 1–7
67227 Frankenthal | Germany
[email protected]
www.rkw-group.com
The RKW Group offers a broad range of product and service solutions in films and nonwovens for the hygiene and medical field, for
the converting industry, for industrial and consumer packaging as
well as for the agricultural and construction sectors. For almost 60
years, the RKW Group has been setting standards in terms of quality,
innovation, and service from which our local and global customers
benefit.
The independent, family-owned company generated sales of 940
million euros in 2014.
www.rkw-group.com/rkwf101-107/042015
The RKW Group is a globally-active company. It is one
of the leading international manufacturers of highquality polyethylene and polypropylene films and non­
wovens. The independent, family-owned company has
been setting the standard in terms of quality, innovation and service for almost 60 years.
Developing sustainable solutions
throughout the supply chain is core
to our principles.
The right Nonwoven
for Your Application
The right
Nonwoven
for Your
Application
Why RKW Nonwoven?
RKW HyJet®
Thermobonded Nonwovens
RKW offers a Variety of Nonwovens
State-of-the-art technology guarantees the high standards of purity
and excellent mechanical properties customers expect from RKW.
Spunbond nonwoven
RKW HyJet ® – Hydroentangled
spunbond nonwoven
Carded thermobonded
nonwoven
High elongation carded
nonwoven
Laminates made of films
and nonwovens
Elastic and non-elastic laminates
The benefits of RKW HyJet® non­
woven – the new generation of
spunbond nonwoven
More volume with the same
grammage
High bulkiness
Softer touch
Hydrophobic or hydrophilic
finishes offered
No loss of fibers and lintings due
to continuous fibers
Single variety and no binders,
therefore no risk
of allergies
Outstanding puncture and tear
resistance
Aperturing & patterning available
Can be spin-dyed
(in different colors)
Spunbond nonwoven
Width
Grammages
Treatment
RKW HyJet®
From 80 mm to 3,200 mm
12 – 120 g/m2
25 – 150 g/m2
Flame retardant
UV and heat stabilisation
Electrostatic and antistatic
Hydrophobic or hydrophilic
Carded nonwoven
From 80 mm to 3,500 mm
14 – 50 g/m2
Hydrophobic or hydrophilic
Our nonwovens are used in industrial, hygiene
and in medical applications.
Industrial applications
Construction industry (Roofing & Insulation)
Converters
Industrial Wipes
Protective Garments
Filtration
Packaging
Home furnishing
Agriculture
Automotive
Hygiene & medical applications
Baby Care
Femcare
Adult Incontinence
Surgical gowns and drapes
Wound care
Mayo stand covers
Personal Care Wipes