nonwovens
nonwovens
nonwovens
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nonwovens
A nonwoven is defined as “a primarily fibrous assembly—other than a traditional paper, woven, or knit—which has been engineered to some level of structural integrity by physical and/or chemical means."
Nonwoven fabrics provide specific functions such as absorbency, liquid repellency, resilience, stretch, softness, strength, flame retardancy, washability, cushioning, filtering, bacterial barrier, sterility and numerous other functional uses. Nonwovens are the fabrics that carry the world.
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Spunbonds
Polyester,
Polypropylene, Nylon
Spunbonds are a continuous filament nonwoven fabric derived from polypropylene and nylon polymer pellets. These polymers are extruded into fine fibers that create a semi uniform mat. The fine fibers are then bonded with heat and pressure. Spunbonds are the most commonly used nonwoven. Fabric weights range from 12 gsm to 350 gsm.
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impressive thermal properties
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high level of moldabilty
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high tear strength
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hydrophilic
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hydrophobic
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fray resistant
Needle Punch & Felts
Polyester,Polypropylene, Viscose/ Rayon, Nylon, Multi Polymer Blends
Needle Punch fabrics are a staple fiber nonwoven. Short fibers of polyester, polypropylene, nylon, or naturals, such as viscose, are mechanically needled together to create a fabric. These fabrics may be heat and pressure bonded with additional treatments. Weights range from 60 gsm to 3,400gsm.
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impressive thermal properties
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high level of moldabilty
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high tear strength
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hydrophilic
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hydrophobic
rayon filtration
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drapability
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soft touch
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high bulk
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stretchiness
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good strength
Spunlace
Polyester, Polypropylene, Viscose, Multi Fiber Blends
Spunlace is a nonwoven created with staple fibers. The short fibers are hydroentangled with water jet systems. They are the most common fabric found in wipes.
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Chemical Bonded/
Wetlaid
Chemical Bond / Wetlaid are a nonwoven produced with a staple fiber. The fibers are bonded by chemicals, pressure, and heat. Many of these products are paper like. Their applications can range from interlining of garments to high level water and air filtrations.
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porosity for good filatration
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chemical resistance
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high flexibility
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good strength
ThermalBonded
filtration, abrasive pads, roof vents
ThermalBonded nonwovens are fabrics produced by using heat to melt thermoplastic powders or fibers (polyester, polypropylene, etc.) to the point where two or more fibers bond. Thus creating a connected web when the fibers cool, they will be bonded into fabric.
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high flexibility
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resilient
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tear resistant
Many other types of nonwovens are available and multi-layer composites.