A History of Innovation

R&D collaboration between Allied Colloids & Courtaulds to produce a superabsorbent fibre (SAF™)

Technical Absorbents Ltd established as a 50:50 joint venture company

First SAF™ samples successfully manufactured on a pilot line

Production plant constructed in Grimsby, UK
Initial short and long-staple SAF™ product mix developed

First plant project completed
Capacity increased to meet global demand

SAF™ approved for use as an absorbent in food packaging by Food Drug Administration (FDA)

Design and manufacture of first SAF™ fabrics via a network of global converters

Second plant project completed
Capacity increased again, to meet growing global demand

Technical Absorbents Ltd bought by Bluestar Fibres Corporation

Creation of a SAF™ fabric-focused product development team

Strategic investment in a needlefelt nonwoven line in Grimsby

Development of new SAF™ thermo-carded fabric range

Development of new washable SAF™ fabrics technologies

Launch of 100% SAF™ fully maceratable fabric range
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