Through air bonding creates a versatile nonwoven product that has the benefit of being lightweight and safe for the environment.
Through air bond nonwovens are used to create durable end use disposable products such as:
- Hygiene Products
- Filtration Materials
- Bedding & Furniture
- Personal Wipes
- Cleaning Wipes
- Dryer Sheets
- Baby and Adult Diapers
- And More
The Through Air Bonding Process
A type of thermal bonding, through air bonding involves the application of heated air to the surface of the nonwoven fabric. During this bonding process, heated air flows through holes in a plenum above the material. While hot ovens push air through the material, the through air process uses negative pressure of suction to pull the air through an open conveyor apron holding nonwoven as it is drawn through the oven. Pulling air through the material promotes the rapid and even transmission of heat to maintain the integrity of the nonwoven material.
Binding Agents & Finishing
The binding agents used in the through air bonding process include crystalline binder fibers and powders, which melt to form molten droplets throughout the cross-section of the nonwoven. As the material is cooled, bonding occurs at these droplet points. Nonwovens created by the through air process have the characteristics of being:
- Lofty
- Open
- Soft
- High Strength
- Extensible
- Breathable
- Absorbent
After production, through air bonding material is treated using a smoothing process called calendering. Hot roll calendering results in a thinner fabric, while cold calendering creates a thicker material. After calendering, the through air bond material remains flexible.
Products Made with Through Air Bond Nonwovens
Through air bond nonwovens are used to create durable end use disposable products such as:
- Hygiene Products
- Filtration Materials
- Bedding, Furniture, and Carpet Backing
- Personal Wipes
- Cleaning Wipes
- Dryer Sheets
- Baby and Adult Diapers
- And More
This versatile nonwoven product also has the benefit of being lightweight and safer for the environment.
Why Choose WPT Nonwovens for Through Air Bonded Nonwovens
Most nonwoven suppliers are only interested in filling large volume orders. WPT Nonwovens gladly serves not only high volume customers, but we also gladly fill small niche orders.
Other WPT Nonwovens advantages include:
- Capable of producing a sample within 30 days
- Order production and shipment within four to six weeks
- Extensive experience in developing nonwoven rayon fabric
- Excellent customer service
- A fully capable manufacturing facility located in Beaver Dam, Kentucky
WPT Nonwovens is your experienced source for through air bonded nonwoven material. Contact us to discuss your nonwovens project.