Nonwoven fabrics are broadly defined as sheet or web structures bonded together by entangling fiber or filaments (and by perforating films) mechanically, thermally, or chemically. They are flat, porous sheets that are made directly from separate fibers or from molten plastic or plastic film. They are not made by weaving or knitting and do not require converting the fibers to yarn.
Nonwovens are extensively used in the medical field and in protection against liquid, biological and chemical agents in many sectors. They are also used in clean rooms, laboratories and in the electronics industry to protect materials, goods and components from human contamination.
The different uses are:
Chemical handling;
Petchem industry;
Automotive industry;
Pharmaceutical industry (Manufacturing and Packaging);
Laboratories;
Food industry;
Visitors, inspectors across in industry;
Agriculture and horticulture, veterinary inspections, farms, facilities etc.
Decontamination of contaminated land;
Decommissioning of production plants;
Oil handling, oil tanker cleaning;
Tank cleaning;
Industrial cleaning and maintenance;
Hazardous waste clean-up;
Disease and disaster management;
Emergency response services, spill clean up;
Police;
Medical applications;
Innovations in nonwoven fabrics are growing as rapidly as the demand for them, with almost unlimited possibilities for a wide variety of industries, including:
Agricultural coverings;
Agricultural seed strips;
Apparel linings;
Automotive headliners;
Automotive upholstery;
Carpeting;
Civil engineering fabrics;
Civil engineering geotextiles;
Disposable diapers;
Envelopes;
Filters;
House wraps;
Household & personal wipes;
Hygiene products;
Insulation;
Labels;
Laundry aids;
Roofing;
Sterile medical-use products;
Tags;
Upholstery;
Wall coverings;