Magnera’s Sontara® brand has been honored with the Long-Life Achievement Award at IDEA®25, a leading global event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics, organized by INDA®. The award recognizes Sontara EcoRE bags, a breakthrough in sustainable nonwoven material innovation.
Made from certified home-compostable cellulosic fibers, Sontara EcoRE bags deliver exceptional strength and durability without added binders, addressing performance gaps typically associated with compostable materials. These bags offer a practical and eco-conscious alternative to synthetic plastic, particularly amidst global plastic bag bans.
Seth Good, Product Line Management Director for Sontara, emphasized that EcoRE combines sustainability and functionality, positioning it as a cost-effective replacement for woven fabrics in high-performance and semi-durable applications, such as shopping bags.
The proprietary Sontara® technology enables high-strength nonwovens that behave like textiles, offering versatility for a variety of applications. EcoRE is available as both customizable finished bags and bulk nonwoven material, catering to localized needs across global markets.
Backed by Magnera, the Sontara brand continues to lead in sustainable material innovation, serving sectors such as healthcare, technical nonwovens, and wipes, and consistently delivering renewable, high-performance solutions that align with growing market demand for environmentally responsible materials.