Karen McIntyre , Editor06.01.18
Nonwovens can be made of many fibers and polymers ranging from natural ones like cotton to synthetic materials like polyester and polypropylene. The decision of which material to use to make a nonwoven from depends not just on the end use product but also the process by which is made.
The most popular material used in nonwovens, particularly on the disposable side, is probably polypropylene. This synthetic, petroleum-based material can offer the combination of softness and protection needed in products like diapers, feminine hygiene products and medical items and is used in spunbond and spunmelt nonwovens for topsheet, backsheet and other applications.
Meanwhile, polyester, another synthetic material, is also a popular choice among nonwovens producers but is more commonly used in more durable applications like home furnishings, automotives and carpet materials where softness is not as strong of a concern as strength.
Nonwovens producers and users alike are also showing more interest in the use of natural fibers like cotton and cellulose. These materials not only increase the “green” profile of the final product but they also
The most popular material used in nonwovens, particularly on the disposable side, is probably polypropylene. This synthetic, petroleum-based material can offer the combination of softness and protection needed in products like diapers, feminine hygiene products and medical items and is used in spunbond and spunmelt nonwovens for topsheet, backsheet and other applications.
Meanwhile, polyester, another synthetic material, is also a popular choice among nonwovens producers but is more commonly used in more durable applications like home furnishings, automotives and carpet materials where softness is not as strong of a concern as strength.
Nonwovens producers and users alike are also showing more interest in the use of natural fibers like cotton and cellulose. These materials not only increase the “green” profile of the final product but they also
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