Thermal Stability Meets Tactile Precision: A Hygiene Case Study with mBrace™

Customer Challenge

A global hygiene manufacturer was facing serious processing disruptions on its spun-bond non-woven line due to a thermally unstable softness additive. At temperatures exceeding >240°C (464°F), the additive decomposed, causing residue buildup, frequent cleaning cycles, and unplanned downtime. These issues led to a 20% product loss across production runs. The customer needed a customizable softness solution that could maintain thermal integrity under high-temperature conditions without altering their existing processing setup or compromising product feel.

Americhem Solution

Americhem engineered a custom mBrace™ softening masterbatch specifically for PP spun bond nonwovens, delivering tunable tactile properties from silky and slick to cottony based on the end-user requirements. The solution maintained thermal stability at elevated processing temperatures, fully eliminating decomposition and outperforming traditional slip agents. The mBrace™ formulation also supported multi-functional integration, allowing the customer to combine softness with features such as hydrophilic, antimicrobial, antistatic, or hydrophobic performance. During production, it exhibited low volatility, a delayed bloom profile, and excellent spinnability enabling uninterrupted line operation, reduced plate-out, and fewer cleaning cycles.