Is Nonwoven Material the Future of the Textile Industry?
The nonwoven fabric has become an integral part of the textile industry in recent years. Nonwoven fabrics are made of short (staple) fibers and long fibers that are bonded together by mechanical, chemical, heat or solvent treatment. They provide specific functions such as strength, stretch, resilience, softness, liquid repellence, absorbency, filtration, acoustic insulation, thermal insulation, cushioning, washability, flame retardancy, use as a bacterial barrier and sterility. Moreover, nonwoven fabric is the most widely used textile product in the automotive industry. Nonwoven fabric is often called the future of the textile industry as its global demand and versatility are only getting higher and higher. Most nonwoven products are single-use products and function adequately for the applications for which they are designed. Products such as geosynthetic and automotive nonwovens are intended to last longer. Moreover, face mask manufacturers are using nonwoven fabric to manufacture fa...