Wiping Material Converters and Distributors Chapter
The Wiping Material Converters and Distributors Chapter consists of members whose primary business is the processing of pre and post consumer textiles with the intent of providing wiping materials for industry and consumers. Click here to view a video.
These chapter members convert clothing, linens, new mill ends and nonwoven/paper roll goods into wiping products to be sold to the commercial, industrial, retail, specialty, and mass merchandising sector. Members of this chapter sort, cut, grade, and package cloths of different textures and absorbency levels to meet the end user's needs. Disposable wipers made from recycled textiles and paper/nonwovens have more flexibility and choices than rented shop towels. Many disposable wiping cloths also offer a better alternative with regard to size, performance, and cost as compared to rental shop towels.
The Wiping Material Converters and Distributors Chapters help members in many ways including:
- Gathers state disposal regulations and makes this information available to members.
- Continues to work directly with INDA on Federal EPA wiper rules creation.
- Commissioned a life cycle assessment comparing the environmental impact of wipers made from textile, paper/nonwovens and rental shop towels.
- Created brochures for members to compete with rental shop towels.
- Created brochures to disseminate regulatory rules to customers and public.
- Hosts speakers that can help your sales team sell for efficiently and effectively.
Subcommittees: Disposability and Environmental
For more information on this subcommittee please contact SMART staff
