Posts Categorized: Nonwoven Fabrics

Overview Summary Nonwoven manufacturing offers an exceptionally broad spectrum of fibers, blends, treatments, and finishing options. Material selection directly affects strength, absorbency, softness, durability, and regulatory suitability. Virgin-grade, blended, and specialty fibers each serve distinct performance requirements across medical, hygiene, filtration, and industrial applications. Advanced finishing capabilities—including antimicrobial treatments, hydrophilic finishes, flame retardants, and custom… Read more »

In nicotine pouch production, success depends on more than just the active ingredients. The choice of pouch material plays a critical role in ensuring consumer satisfaction, meeting regulatory requirements, and maintaining production efficiency. The right nonwoven fabric can be the difference between a product that earns consumer loyalty and one that fails to perform. Comfort… Read more »

From HVAC systems and medical PPE to industrial liquid filtration, filter applications require materials that deliver outstanding reliability and performance. This need has spurred the rise of nonwoven fabrics as a leading choice for filtration media. But what makes nonwovens so effective, and how can you be confident your supplier will support your application goals?… Read more »

In healthcare environments, the need for safe, reliable, and cost-effective medical products is more important than ever. Nonwoven fabrics have emerged as a critical material in meeting this demand, offering a versatile solution for everything from surgical masks and gowns to wound dressings and packaging. WPT Nonwovens manufactures medical-grade nonwoven fabrics that support a wide… Read more »

Global demand for advanced filtration continues to grow. Nonwoven materials are playing a bigger role than ever in delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions across industries. From HVAC systems and medical PPE to industrial process filters and liquid filtration, nonwoven media is helping manufacturers meet evolving performance and regulatory demands. Rising to meet these needs, WPT Nonwovens… Read more »

Polyester nonwovens are a widely used material in numerous industries, offering exceptional versatility and reliable performance. Developed from polyester fibers, polyester nonwovens are known for their unique characteristics that make them ideal for a wide range of applications. Below we will examine how polyester nonwovens are used, their standout properties, and the advantages they provide…. Read more »

Sustainability has become more important than ever. From the food we eat to the products we buy, consumers are searching, not only for quality and performance, but also for environmentally friendly options. Organic cotton has emerged to become a material of choice in this area. This versatile material is ideal for a variety of applications,… Read more »

When it comes to high quality, reliable, affordable nonwoven fabrics, there’s no need to look overseas. Kentucky is home to a leader in the nonwovens industry — WPT Nonwovens. Proudly American-owned and operated, WPT Nonwovens is the source for high-quality, American-made nonwoven materials that serve a variety of industries, including medical, hygiene, filtration, and industrial… Read more »

For many products and processes, filtration is critical to maintaining quality, efficiency, and environmental safety. With a growing range of options available, selecting the right filtration media is key. Filtration systems have relied primarily on conventional media like woven fabrics and metal meshes for years. More recently, nonwoven filtration media has emerged as a preferable… Read more »

For decades, convenience has been a top priority for consumers. In more recent years, sustainability has become extremely important, as the general public has become more aware of the environmental impacts of a disposable product driven society. While buyers are not quite ready to give up the low maintenance products they have come to rely… Read more »