Technical Absorbents Ltd

For over 20-years, Technical Absorbents Ltd has been at the forefront of the fibrous superabsorbents industry with its unique Super Absorbent Fibre (SAF™) technology. SAF™ can rapidly absorb 200 times its own weight in water and 60 times its own weight in saline extremely quickly and is used globally in a wide range of applications, e.g. medical, cable, food packaging, hygiene, apparel and filtration. Although SAF™ remains at the heart of the business, it is the wide range of washable and disposable SAF™ fabrics that are now capturing the imagination of product designers.We supply all washable and disposable superabsorbent fabrics on a roll and pride ourselves on developing bespoke fabrics to meet individiual requirements.Needlefelt Fabrics SAF™ Needlefelt fabrics are capable of absorbing many times their own weight in water/saline. These fabrics are more robust than others within the range. They offer greater strength and integrity due to the nature of mechanical bonding (needling) used during manufacture. They are generally less dense than other SAF™ fabrics, but still offer the same great levels of absorption.Airlaid FabricsSAF™ Airlaid fabrics are capable of absorbing many times their own weight in water/saline and locking it away inside their core. Finishes such as laminates can also be added for additional functionality, e.g. waterproof backing. Such fabrics are ideal for a wide range of applications, including food packaging, medical, hygiene and filtration.Thermo-Carded FabricsSAF™ Thermo-Carded fabrics are cost-effective, thinner materials that still provide high levels of absorbency. They are lightweight, discrete, conformable, and can be manufactured with a number of layers. This makes them ideal for applications that require performance without the bulk.Washable FabricsSAF™ Washable fabrics provide the same high levels of absorbency as our disposable fabrics but can be washed and re-used.