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Keeping a dryer fabric clean has always been a concern for papermakers. With the widespread use of recycled fibers, the concern has grown. When contaminants become lodged in the fabric’s pores, they reduce the drying capacity of the fabric. However, frequent cleanings also come at considerable cost and energy.

While some suppliers have dabbled with the use of nonwoven materials, AstenJohnson is the only supplier who has committed extensive R&D to fully employ the benefits of nonwovens in papermaking.

AccuFlow is the first four-layer woven press fabric with high void volume and a single seam without lamination.