Abstract: Spunmelt nonwovens cover the largest proportion of nonwovens. The development of spunmelt technology directly affects the innovation of hygienic & medical products. German-based Reifenh?user is a market leader of this technology and its Reicofil process is cited as the most widely used, fast-developing and technologically-proven mainstream spunlaid nonwoven production technology in the world. More than 15 years after introducing its Reicofil 4 line technology, the company launched Reicofil 5 technology this year, including the first production line with eight spinning systems. Based on introducing the new developments and highlights of Reicofil technology, the paper systematically analyzes the latest developments and future trend of spunmelt nonwoven technology and equipment in the world.

Key words: spunlaid; spunbond; meltblown; SMS composite nonwoven technology; Reicofil