Tara Olivo, Associate Editor03.27.17
Nonwovens are everywhere in the household. In the bedroom, nonwovens can be found in quilts, pillows and many parts of a mattress. In the living room, nonwovens might be underneath couch cushions or be providing shade in window treatments such as curtains in blinds. Nonwovens can be engineered to provide specific functions such as flame retardancy, absorbency, cushioning, stretch, strength, liquid repellence and so much more, and key players in the market continue to develop new solutions to make homes safer and more comfortable.
Bed Takeover
In bedding and mattresses, nonwovens show off their strength in the form of quilt backings, mattress coverings and spring protection, to name a few. They also can keep people safe by providing a flame retardant or flame resistant barrier fabric.
Adding to its Evolon range of microfilament textiles, Freudenberg Performance Materials recently launched super-microfilament textiles, an eco-friendly solution for pillows, duvets, sleeping bags and other quilted products filled with feathers and down.
Because the materi
Bed Takeover
In bedding and mattresses, nonwovens show off their strength in the form of quilt backings, mattress coverings and spring protection, to name a few. They also can keep people safe by providing a flame retardant or flame resistant barrier fabric.
Adding to its Evolon range of microfilament textiles, Freudenberg Performance Materials recently launched super-microfilament textiles, an eco-friendly solution for pillows, duvets, sleeping bags and other quilted products filled with feathers and down.
Because the materi
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