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AJ Nonwovens (formerly Foss Performance Materials) is a recognized leader in advanced nonwoven technology, delivering high-performance, innovative solutions to the automotive industry for over 40 years.
With over four decades of expertise, AJ Nonwovens combines speed, scale, and sustainability to produce needlepunched fabrics and fibers that set the industry standard. Made from recycled and environmentally responsible materials, our nonwovens are engineered for chemical and microbial resistance, water repellency, UV protection, sound absorption, and moldability — seamlessly integrating acoustics and aesthetics.
AJ Nonwovens’ needlepunched solutions are cost-efficient, durable, and highly customizable, enabling customers to accelerate production, enhance performance, and achieve design excellence.
If your automotive application demands speed, scale, and innovation, AJ Nonwovens is your preferred partner.
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Automotive Applications
Seating
Headliners
Door panels and trim
Trunk liners and trim
Floor carpet
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Molded components
Dampening materials
Insulation
Hood liner facings
Wheel liners
Underbody applications
AJ Nonwovens and McCarty Group Teams cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Waco facility in 2023.
Hydroentangled and Chemically-Bonded Scrim
Scrim is a lightweight textile solution in the global medical, consumer, and industrial markets. It traps noise effectively while being affordable. We've exclusively partnered with Mutra Nonwovens, whose flame-resistant technology is revolutionary. Mutra Nonwovens is also a leader in acoustical AFR scrims. The state-of-the-art fabric traps noise and prevents the transfer of heat and sound, while improving customer comfort and safety.
Innovation has been a driving factor for Murtra Nonwovens since the company was founded in 1892, and has helped secure its place in the global textile market.
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The benefits of this textile solution aren't limited to the automotive industry. Breathability, strength, and tear resistance make scrim the perfect choice for medical and industrial applications. If your project requires value-add operation such as water repellant or a specific adhesive, this engineered nonwoven is your custom fit solution.
Automotive Applications
Thermal insulation
Acoustical insulation
Headliners
Door liners
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Hoodliners
Dash insulators
Foam liners
Mold release
Parts encapsulation
For custom automotive, furniture, and other interior and exterior specialty applications where color, texture, and design matters, SPAC synthetic leather brings a soft touch with bold hues. Let us introduce you to advanced soft-trim solutions that are lighter, more functional, highly creative, and affordable. These materials were designed for luxury vehicles but can be utilized in numerous markets. SPAC is a leader in lamination of technical textiles, and offers a trendy palette of colors and textures as well as an array of different build ups that come together to tell your story. Swank, understated, iconic, and edgy, SPAC materials have a variety of uses.
Synthetic Leather and Technical Textiles
Automotive Applications
Door panels
Interior Trim
Instrument panels
Headliners
Steering wheels
Seats