Valmet has expanded its Bioneer range of sustainable paper machine clothing with the launch of Valmet Dryer Fabric EOS Bioneer and Valmet Dryer Fabric OR Bioneer, new solutions designed to reduce the carbon footprint of paper production without compromising operational performance. The products build on the Bioneer portfolio introduced in 2025 with sustainable press felts.
The new dryer fabrics are engineered to provide the same reliability, runnability and durability as Valmet’s conventional EOS and OR designs while helping paper producers reduce emissions across their production processes.
“Reducing emissions in the paper production value chain is a key priority for our customers. With the new Bioneer dryer fabrics, we can support this transition with a solution that delivers measurable climate benefits without changes in performance,” said Lasse Janhunen, Senior Manager, Forming and Dryer Fabrics at Valmet.
Dryer fabrics are large technical textiles installed in the dryer section of a paper machine, where they support the paper web as it passes over drying cylinders while ensuring controlled airflow and efficient moisture removal. Depending on the machine, these fabrics can reach up to 90 metres in length and 11.5 metres in width.
The new products are manufactured using ISCC PLUS-certified raw materials through a mass balance approach, ensuring traceability while enabling the use of bio-based and circular feedstocks without altering the fabrics’ technical characteristics.
The Bioneer yarn used in the new fabrics generates approximately 40% lower CO₂ emissions than conventional yarn. Depending on the selected product configuration, the overall carbon footprint of the dryer fabric can be reduced by up to 30%.
“The Bioneer yarn used in the fabrics has approximately 40 percent lower CO₂ emissions compared to conventional yarn. Depending on the product configuration, the overall carbon footprint reduction of the dryer fabric can reach close to 30 percent,” said Katriina Markkula, R&D Manager, Paper Machine Clothing at Valmet.
To support customers’ sustainability reporting, Valmet will provide Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data for the Bioneer products, enabling mills to quantify the climate benefits achieved through their purchasing decisions.
The EOS Bioneer and OR Bioneer fabrics are based on Valmet’s established dryer fabric designs, featuring a double-warp construction that provides high mechanical strength, improved wear resistance and extended service life. The longer operating lifetime contributes to lower material consumption and reduced replacement frequency, further supporting customers’ sustainability objectives.
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