David E James: End-to-End Consulting for Nonwovens, Healthcare IPC, Sustainable Packaging & Factory Automation.
Guiding Your Product from Concept to Compliance, and from Production to Pallet
For over thirty years, David E. James has lived and breathed the nonwovens industry. Starting in Quality Assurance on a production shift, he gained a ground-up understanding of how wipes are made before rising to lead technical projects supporting global giants like Johnson & Johnson. When the industry faced its greatest challenges around flushability, David was on the front lines—literally pulling apart sewer blockages with the UK water industry to understand the real-world impact. This practical experience is backed by deep academic rigour, including an LLM in Environmental Law. David has chaired the EDANA wet Wipes working group and currently sits as a UK expert on flushable products on ISOTC224WG10. He offers his clients a rare combination of hands-on expertise and strategic, regulatory authority.
Welcome to the David E James Consultancy.
Bringing a product to market is a complex strategic challenge. Success requires mastering the distinct domains of regulatory compliance, infection prevention, sustainable packaging, and factory automation. David E. James Consulting acts as your single strategic partner, unifying these disciplines to de-risk your project, accelerate your timeline, and ensure technical and commercial excellence at every stage. See how our comprehensive expertise provides a decisive advantage.
Nonwovens, Compliance & Materials Science
Expertise in wiping applications: from cleaning to surface disinfection. Drawing on direct experience of having managed a £ 3.4 million R&D facility.
Healthcare & Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
We can design and oversee rigorous testing protocols to validate the safety of your disinfectant on your specific surfaces and devices.
Sustainable Packaging Solutions
There is an urgent need in the UK and Europe to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging solutions for wiping and hygiene products, reducing environmental impact while meeting consumer and regulatory expectations.
Intralogistics & Smart Factory Automation
Intralogistics and smart factory automation are prerequisites for 21st century efficient manufacturing because they seamlessly integrate materials flow, data, and processes to reduce waste, cut costs , and enable rapid, flexible production.
Expertise and Experience
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Contact UsSustainable Standards
Our major focus is on sustainable, flushable nonwoven products that meet industry guidelines, specifications, and standards. Our expertise in this area ensures that our clients are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of flushable nonwoven development while minimising environmental impact.
Following Advancements in Nonwovens
We follow advancements in sustainable, plastic-free materials, such as cellulose-based fibres, biodegradable polymers, and natural fibres, which can be used in various nonwoven applications across multiple industries. We work with clients to assess their unique needs and offer tailored solutions that incorporate plastic-free nonwovens, ensuring a balance between sustainability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
Focus on Flushability
Flushability is a significant concern for certain types of nonwoven products, particularly those used for personal hygiene and cleaning, such as wet wipes, baby wipes, and personal care wipes. The relevance of flushability for nonwovens lies in its implications for waste management, environmental impact, and the proper functioning of wastewater infrastructure.
We can help your organisation navigate every aspect of the journey towards flushability and work with water companies, governments and manufacturers to ensure maximum environmental benefit.
The David E. James Consultancy supports the Nonwovens Industry code of practice for labelling wet wipes packaging “Communicating Disposal Pathways for Single Use Nonwoven Wet Wipes to Protect Wastewater Systems”.
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David James has been a leader in the nonwoven materials industry for over twenty five years. His long-standing industry experience and deep-rooted dedication to helping organisations excel through sustainable business practices have positioned us as a trusted partner in the nonwovens landscape. We firmly believe that by embracing the future of sustainable nonwovens , we can achieve a greener future and preserve our planet for generations to come.
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Independent Water Commission “Cunliffe Report” – What It Means for Sustainable Nonwovens
The newly published Independent Water Commission (“Cunliffe Report”) is the most far-reaching review of the UK water sector since privatisation — and its findings have clear implications for our industry.
Learning from the U.S. Approach to Responsible Flushing
At The David E James Consultancy Ltd, we strongly support the responsible labelling and disposal of non-flushable wet wipes. We recognise that clear communication to consumers and effective stakeholder collaboration are essential to protecting wastewater infrastructure and the environment.