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With the rapid growth of the pet economy, pet owners are increasingly seeking upgraded "peripheral" products for their pets, such as cleaning supplies, clothing, toys, and sleeping pads.

Driven by the need for convenience and improved quality of life for pets, the application of new biobased polylactic acid (PLA) fibers and nonwoven fabrics in this field is widely regarded as promising.

1.Antibacterial · Deodorizing · Non-Toxic

According to the antibacterial test report from eSUNFiber, PLA fibers exhibit excellent antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans. The surface of PLA fibers is weakly acidic, which helps destroy the cell structure of odor-causing bacteria, effectively killing them and achieving deodorization. In daily life, this antibacterial and deodorizing performance can provide better support for maintaining a healthy living environment for pets.

Additionally, PLA is a biobased material derived from renewable plant resources, making it natural and safe. Even if pets chew on sleeping pads or toys made from PLA, it poses no harm to their health.

2.Soft and Breathable, Offering a Comfortable Experience

PLA fibers are soft, smooth, and highly breathable, offering pets a comfortable user experience.

3.Biodegradable and Eco-Friendly

As urban pet regulations continue to improve and consumer demands evolve, the market for disposable pet care products, such as pet pads, diapers, waste bags, and wipes, is growing steadily. For disposable products, biodegradability is a crucial advantage.

eSUNFiber's PLA nonwoven fabrics boast excellent biodegradability. They can be completely broken down into carbon dioxide and water in composting or natural environments, leaving no pollution or burden on the environment.

4.Can Be Blended with Other Fibers for Applications

PLA fibers can be blended with other natural or synthetic fibers to enhance the functionality of related products, meeting diverse market needs. For example, eSUNFiber's PLA fibers can be blended with viscose fibers to maintain antibacterial, anti-mite, and deodorizing properties while reducing costs. They can also be blended with cotton, linen, silk, or wool to improve stiffness and enhance antibacterial performance, while lowering the cost of silk and wool.

eSUNFiber focuses on the development and strategic direction of PLA fibers and nonwoven fabrics. The company offers a range of products, including various specifications of PLA staples, yarns, and nonwoven fabrics, especially differentiated PLA fibers such as bicomponent fibers and three-dimensional fibers. These can be customized to meet specific application requirements.

Currently, eSUNFiber's production capacity includes a 10,000-ton/year melt-direct spinning PLA fiber production line, three differentiated PLA fiber production lines with a capacity of 5,000 tons/year, capable of producing PLA 3D crimped fibers, bicomponent composite fibers, shaped cross-section fibers, PLA yarns, and solution-dyed PLA fibers, as well as a 1,000-ton/year PLA thermal bonded and air through nonwoven fabric production line.