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Nonwovens: expertise, markets, products and applications

Presentation of France Découpe and ADDEV Materials

FRANCE DECOUPE is a company in the ADDEV Materialsbased in Pouilly-sous-Charlieu in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Founded in 1993 and integrated into the Group in 2016, it specialises in the conversion of flexible material such as non-woven and technical films. 

Thanks to its expertise, France Découpe operates in several markets: hygiene, medical, wellness, cosmetics, agriculture, landscaping and construction. This diversity means we can offer solutions to suit the most demanding environments, from floor protection in the construction industry to wipes for everyday hygiene. 

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The non-woven processes we master

We offer a complete range of transformation process nonwovens, guaranteeing precision, flexibility and safety: 

  • Flat formats Available in standard rolls or pre-cut formats for immediate use. 
  • Folding solutions adapted to logistical constraints, to reduce space requirements. 
  • Technical breakdown customised formats according to your drawings, limiting waste and optimising productivity. 
  • Printing and personalisation adding visual information (logos, markings, instructions) directly onto non-woven rolls. 
  • Dye Colour coding for easy identification in production or distribution. 
  • ISO 8 clean room Compliance with strict standards for sensitive markets (aerospace, electronics, medical). 
  • Packaging and logistics Wrapping, boxing, palletising and labelling to ensure traceability. 

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Our non-woven markets

Health and well-being

Health and well-being

The market health and well-being uses non-woven fabrics for their comfort, safety and absorbency: 

  • The dry wipes are practical for everyday care, whether for personal hygiene or well-being. 
  • The wipes for impregnation allow solutions to be customised (disinfecting, moisturising or medical). 
  • The impregnated wipes provide fast, effective disinfection in sensitive environments. 
  • The food blotters offer optimum absorption for packaging or protecting foodstuffs. 
Hygiene

In the field of hygiene, non-wovens meet the needs of both professionals and private individuals: 

  • The absorbent paper are widely used in the catering and food industries. 
  • The absorbent paper for food meet safety standards for direct contact with food. 
  • The absorbent pads are used in packaging and logistics. 
  • The non-woven adhesive tapes guarantee the maintenance of flexible, hygienic structures. 
  • The printed rolls or neutralas well as back rolls and pre-cutThey provide flexibility of use in high power consumption environments. 
Home & Garden

Nonwovens are widely used to optimise agricultural productivity and protect crops: 

  • The non-woven geotextiles and geotextile tarpaulins stabilise and separate soils while promoting drainage. 
  • The non-woven mulching fabrics reduce weed growth and water consumption. 
  • The growth films (classic, perforated or market garden) encourage the harmonious development of plantations. 
  • The forcing films (standard, perforated or market garden) protect against wind, cold and insects. 
  • The winter sails protect crops during the cold seasons (how to fit a winter cover, when to remove the winter cover). 
  • The greenhouse tarpaulins provide optimum protection for horticultural and market-gardening operations. 
  • The geotextile felts, professional forcing sails and forcing ducts complement solutions for modern agriculture. 
  • The weed control canvas and tarpaulins provide long-lasting, environmentally-friendly floor maintenance. 
building

In construction and renovation, non-wovens contribute to the performance and durability of structures: 

  • The reinforcing frames, reinforcing strips and reinforcing fabric provide extra resistance to fragile surfaces. 
  • The non-woven polyester reinforcements reinforce structures subjected to mechanical stress. 
  • Nonwovens are essential for the crack repairwith solutions tailored to common problems (how do you repair cracks in a wall?, how do you repair cracks in an exterior wall?). 
  • Combined with resins for cracks (exterior wall resin, industrial floor resin, industrial floor resin), they guarantee lasting consolidation. 
  • In acoustics, the correction, attenuation and noise reduction improve interior comfort. 
  • For insulation, non-woven is used in green roofssystems, thethermal insulation and singular points (woven grids, special joints). 
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Products and applications

In this section, each product is presented with its concrete uses to give a clear vision of its industrial interest. 

Health and well-being / Hygiene

Wipes
Absorbent paper
Impregnated wipes
  • Dry wipes Used for rapid care in hospitals and wellness centres. They guarantee comfort and hygiene without the need for added chemicals. 
  • Impregnated wipes Hand sanitisers: practical for hand disinfection, intimate hygiene or cleaning sensitive surfaces. 
  • Food blotters These ensure effective absorption in food packaging (meat, fish, fruit). 
  • Absorbent paper for food Protects work surfaces and guarantees impeccable hygiene in catering. 
  • Non-woven adhesive tapes Used for packaging and temporary attachment of flexible elements. 
  • Pre-cut rolls and printed rolls These are time-saving in production and easy to use in distribution. 
Geotextile
Geotextile advantages
Winter sails
Mulch cloth
  • Non-woven geotextile Used to stabilise soil in landscaping, reinforce garden paths and provide effective drainage. 
  • Non-woven mulching fabric Limits weed growth while maintaining soil moisture. 
  • Vegetable growing film Protects seedlings from bad weather while promoting even germination. 
  • Winter sails protects sensitive crops from frost, while allowing air and moisture to circulate. 
  • Anti-weed tarpaulin A sustainable solution for avoiding the use of chemical weedkillers and preserving biodiversity. 
Flexible thermal insulation
Sound insulation
Roofing roller
Rigid thermal insulation
  • Non-woven polyester reinforcement This product provides a solid structure to liquid waterproofing systems (PU, bitumen, butyl, acrylic). 
  • Resins for cracks In combination with non-wovens, they reinforce exterior walls and industrial floors, ensuring greater durability. 
  • Sound insulation panels incorporating non-woven fabric to reduce noise in collective buildings. 
  • Thermal insulation non-woven is an ideal complement to conventional insulation, improving the energy performance of buildings. 
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Focus on certifications

At ADDEV Materials and France DécoupeQuality and regulatory compliance are at the heart of our strategy. Our sites and processes are certified to several international standards: 

ISO 13485

ISO 13485
  • Specific certification for the medical sector and medical devices, guaranteeing the traceability and safety of products intended for healthcare environments.
ISO 9001
  • Quality management standard applied to all our activities, ensuring continuous improvement of our processes and optimum customer satisfaction.
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  • Compliance with standards ISO 14644-1 for processing in controlled environments, essential in aerospace, electronics and healthcare.

These certifications testify to our determination to combine innovation, security and performance in the transformation of non-wovens, while guaranteeing reliable solutions that meet the expectations of the most demanding markets. 

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Why choose ADDEV Materials

  • Comprehensive expertise in films, fibres and non-wovens. 
  • Complete control of processes cutting, printing, cleanrooms, packaging. 
  • Custom packaging for an optimised supply chain. 
  • Respect for ISO 8 standards and certified quality for sensitive markets. 

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FAQ - Nonwovens and professional applications

The non-woven fabrics are materials manufactured by assembling fibres (polypropylene, polyester, felt, etc.) without traditional weaving.

Their success in B2B comes from their versatilitytheir mechanical strength and their ease of transformation.

They are used in theautomotive (insulation, filtration), the building (reinforcements, reinforcement, waterproofing) and theagriculture (geotextiles, mulch).

These materials are also available in non-woven rolls or in pre-cut formatsmaking them easy to integrate into industrial processes.

The choice of non-woven geotextile depends on the application: 

  • For the soil separation and stabilisationthe non-woven polypropylene is recommended because it resists crushing. 
  • For the drainage and filtrationfor a permeable geotextile allowing water to circulate while filtering out particles. 
  • For thelandscapinga non-woven mulching fabric Limits weeds while reducing maintenance.

👉 Our experts can help you to the right weight and type of non-woven for your site. 

Yes, but only for certain applications such as garden paths or areas covered in gravel.

In B2B (worksite, landscaping), it is recommended to preparing the ground (weeding and levelling) before laying the non-woven to guarantee its durability.

This method avoids regrowth and reduces maintenance work.

Installation follows 4 main stages: 

  1. Prepare the site (levelling, removing large obstacles). 
  2. Unroll the roll of non-woven geotextile on the surface. 
  3. Overlap the strips by 20 to 30 cm to avoid gaps. 
  4. Secure with metal staples or stakes. 

 👉 This methodology ensures soil stability and implementation in line with building and landscaping standards. 

The most sustainable solutions are non-woven weed control fabricthe anti-weed tarpaulin or the anti-weed geotextile.

Unlike plastic film, these solutions let the soil breathe and allow water to pass through, reducing the need for irrigation.

They represent a profitable investment for gardening and urban development professionals.

Le non-woven geotextile felt is used as a protective and filtration layer. To install : 

  • Prepare the substrate (weeding and levelling). 
  • Unroll the felt roll and cut to size. 
  • Secure with floor staples. 
  • Cover with gravel, sand or earth to keep it in place. 

👉 This solution is ideal for construction of ponds, green roofs or technical walkways. 

  • Installation In autumn, before the first frosts. 
  • Withdrawal In spring, as soon as temperatures stabilise.

A non-woven winter cover protects crops from frost while letting in air and moisture. Professional market gardeners also use forcing sails or growth films to speed up germination. 

Yes, the professional winter sails are designed to last for several months.

They create a protective microclimate that reduces thermal shock and limits crop mortality.

This represents an economic gain for farms.

Crack repair involves a combination of : 

  • A non-woven polyester reinforcement which acts as a mechanical reinforcement. 
  • A specific resin (PU, epoxy or acrylic) which provides waterproofing and durability. 

This technique is used in liquid waterproofing, façade renovation and industrial floor repairsThis guarantees a longer lifespan for the structures. 

Outside, exposure to the elements requires a reinforced solution: 

  • Application of a resin for cracks in exterior walls. 
  • Inserting a non-woven reinforcement strip. 

👉 This combination provides long-lasting protection against infiltration and prevents cracks from spreading. 

Le levelling consists of levelling a surface with a self-levelling mortar. In professional systems, a non-woven reinforcement is sometimes incorporated to improve the mechanical resistance of the soil. 

👉 For 20 m² with a thickness of 5 mm, allow approx. 150 kg of product (6 x 25 kg bags). 

  • Competitive cost thanks to simpler production. 
  • Versatility Available in rolls, felts, frames and canvas. 
  • Performance mechanical strength, filtration, insulation. 
  • Easy to convert cutting, printing, dyeing and packaging. 

 

👉 These advantages explain why it has been adopted in sectors as varied as construction, automotive, agriculture and hygiene. 

Some non-woven polypropylene and polyester are recyclable, depending on their composition and treatment.

ADDEV Materials is committed to offering sustainable alternatives and custom packaging solutions limiting waste and optimising supply chain.

  • Building reinforcement, resins, insulation, acoustics. 
  • Automotive filtration, soundproofing, interior trim. 
  • Agriculture geotextiles, growth films, mulching. 
  • Health and hygiene dry wipes, food blotters, paper towels. 

👉 Its versatility makes it an ideal strategic material for industry. 

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