MiniFIBERS, Inc.

Fybrel® is a highly fibrillated, high density polyethylene product which functions as a synthetic version of wood pulp in a variety of wet laid applications, including specialty papers, filtration media, and fully synthetic nonwovens. It is similar to refined cellulose in papermaking properties, but unlike traditional wood pulp, it does not absorb moisture or promote microbial growth. Compared to standard refined or post-fibrillated fibers, Fybrel® has a much more highly branched fibrillated structure, which results in a broad fiber diameter distribution and high surface area. Its resistance to acids and bases makes it functional across the range of pH. Fybrel® is used in specialty paper applications for thermal bonding and embossability, in battery separator papers due to its chemical resistance, and in fiber cement panels and molded fiber applications to enhance strength. In filtration applications, Fybrel® helps to control porosity and effectively trap solids. MiniFIBERS, Inc. is proud to have been the North American distributor of Fybrel® since 1976, and our territory has since expanded to include other regions. Our team is well versed and ready to answer any questions you may have about this unique and proven product!

MiniFIBERS is excited to announce that Tim Bradley has joined our team as a Technical Sales Representative for our customers in the papermaking and nonwovens markets. Tim has an extensive background in papermaking from his time in manufacturing and supplier support with technical, operations, sales and management responsibilities. He has worked with multiple leading companies such as International Paper, E.B. Eddy, Mohawk Paper Mills and Omya, with increasing leadership roles in each. Tim has a B.S. in Paper Science Engineering from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and an MBA from the University at Albany. He has been an active member of the Technical Program Committee for the TAPPI Coating Printing and Surface Enhancement Division for over 15 years and had been active in local TAPPI sections in leadership roles for many years. Tim also served on the Board of Directors for Syracuse Pulp and Paper from 2012 to 2024. His breadth of experience has helped the companies and customers he works with develop solutions to solve problems and create new opportunities.   MiniFIBERS is an industry-leading raw material fiber specialist offering a variety of synthetic, natural and sustainable fiber products.  For additional information about MiniFIBERS products and capabilities, please visit our website at www.minifibers.com .

¡Cuándo necesites reología, y no quieras el polvo ambiental, entonces Short Stuff® es esencial!   Short Stuff® proporciona reología con menos contaminación en el ambiente que sílice pirogénica, y solo requiere un EPP mínimo. Short Stuff® reduce el potencial de contaminación cruzada y debido a su mayor densidad te resultara en ahorros de flete y almacenamiento. Pero mejor aún, su desempeño es predecible lo que te reducirá el tiempo ajustando reología de lotes y menos lotes fallidos.    Hazlo correcto sin esfuerzo… Para obtener más información, visite nuestro nuevo sitio web en www.minifibers.com.

When you need rheology but don’t want dust, Short Stuff® is a must! Short Stuff® provides rheology with less dusting than fumed silica. Only minimal PPE is required, there is reduced potential for cross-contamination, and the higher density of Short Stuff® results in lower shipping cost and less storage space needed. Even better, its predictable performance means less time spent on batch adjustments, and fewer failed batches. Get it right without a fight… for more information, visit www.minifibers.com.

Celebrating a fabulous employee with 40 years of service!  Thank you, Charles McGee (second from left). 365 years of combined experience and service around this table...

We’ve been up to something… If it seems we’ve been a bit quiet lately, that’s because we’ve been hard at work on our new website. We are excited to announce it is ready! Feel free to come on in and look around:  www.minifibers.com Let us know if you see something that interests you, or if you are unable to find what you are looking for. We invite your comments and suggestions!

MiniFIBERS is honored to work with great partners like PureCycle Technologies and Beverly to develop new fiber technologies that improve the sustainability of our industry. We look forward to continuing this work to bring new recycled products to the markets we serve.

Whether you are spraying wet or dry mix shotcrete, SHORT STUFF® fibrillated HDPE is on the job. SHORT STUFF® serves several different purposes in shotcrete. It helps to control cost by reducing rebound, in turn reducing waste and labor. It increases sag resistance, helping to maintain the integrity of the application until it has time to dry. And it improves the end product by reducing drying shrinkage and cracking, creating a more cohesive, durable surface. Contact us or one of our distribution partners to learn more. And don’t forget to ask about our sustainable natural fibers for use in fiber‐reinforced shotcrete!

MiniFIBERS is pleased to offer precision cut Lyocell and Viscose Rayon fibers, derived from sustainably grown wood pulp. They are not natural fibers, yet not synthetic – these fibers are formed by regenerating natural materials into a continuous filament form, which is then cut by MiniFIBERS to precise, consistent lengths as short as a half millimeter.   These versatile products disperse easily in water and mix well with other natural and man-made fibers for use in a range of applications, most notably nonwovens applications requiring softness, absorbency, heat resistance, porosity, and superior sheet formation.   Our Lyocell and Viscose Rayon fibers are available with the appropriate certifications to ensure sustainable forestry practices have been followed all along the supply chain, allowing you to use the product with full confidence in the responsible stewardship of our natural resources.

This month we are focusing on the improvements Short Stuff® can make in the application of a variety of products. Whether water-based, solvent-based, or cementitious, and no matter what application method your product requires – this unique, multi-dimensional additive imparts properties that control rheology, reduce sag, and improve workability. Short Stuff® makes your products easier to apply without complications, resulting in superior finishes and satisfied customers. We invite you to contact us or one of our distribution partners to learn more.