National Standard for Flash Spunbond Nonwovens Takes Shape: Reshaping Industry Order After Monopoly Breakthrough

A technical category long monopolized by a single overseas firm is now reshaping China's industrial order through standardization. The national standard for flash spunbond nonwovens has reached a milestone, with two technical discussions completed in Nantong, Jiangsu, resulting in an initial draft. This marks a shift from 'capable of production' to 'operating under rules,' following the domestic breakthrough in commercial mass production in 2019.

Standard Implementation: Unified Classification and Testing Methods

Led by Xiamen Dangsheng New Materials Co., Ltd., the standard was jointly drafted by over 20 entities, including Jiangsu Qingyun, Kingfa Technology, Minshida, and Donghua University. Two meetings focused on the draft framework and key technical indicators, achieving consensus on core parameters and forming the initial draft.

From an industrial perspective, the standard's core value lies in unifying product testing methods and grading systems. Previously, flash spunbond nonwovens lacked a national standard, leading to fragmented practices and difficulties for downstream users in comparing products. The standard will clarify quality thresholds from raw materials to finished goods, potentially regulating production and market order.

Industry Background: Strategic Materials and the Domestic Substitution Window

Flash spunbond nonwovens are strategic materials for medical/pharmaceutical packaging, infectious disease protection, and military gear. China's policy guidelines explicitly call for advancing flash spinning technology and expanding its applications. The 14th Five-Year Plan for the textile industry also lists it as a key breakthrough area.

Against this backdrop, domestic substitution is accelerating. Dangsheng achieved commercial mass production in 2019, becoming the world's second and China's first company to master and commercialize the technology, breaking a near 60-year foreign monopoly. Its products feature ultra-light, ultra-tough, and high-barrier properties, earning multiple national awards and inclusion in national biomedical material innovation projects.

Industry Impact: Standardization to Accelerate Domestic Material Substitution

The advancement of the standard carries multiple implications. For upstream suppliers, unified standards clarify technical routes and reduce customization costs. For manufacturers, the standard acts as both an entry barrier and a competitive differentiator—companies with scaled production lines and full-scenario application data will gain an advantage.

For downstream buyers, the greatest benefit is comparability. Users in medical and protective sectors previously relied on imported products or self-declared parameters from a few domestic suppliers, making procurement decisions uncertain. With the standard, product grades become clear, enabling buyers to compare based on unified metrics and reducing selection risks.

Practical Recommendations

For Buyers - Monitor the draft standard's grading of key indicators like barrier properties, strength, and uniformity; evaluate suppliers' products against these criteria early. - Prioritize suppliers involved in standard drafting, as their product data aligns more closely with the upcoming standard system. - For stringent applications like medical packaging, request third-party pre-testing reports based on the draft standard to mitigate compliance risks.

For Manufacturers - Review your product line against the standard's classification logic to ensure coverage of all required specifications, avoiding exclusion from mainstream markets. - Accelerate the establishment of in-house testing systems aligned with the national standard's methods to reduce rework costs. - Leverage the standard drafting window to submit your product's field data to the working group, advocating for indicator ranges that favor your technical approach.