Posts Categorized: Nonwoven Fabrics

In the post pandemic world, most businesses have been in some way impacted by supply chain disruptions. Problems procuring critical materials have been challenging for many industries. The nonwoven market has been particularly affected due to material shortages combined with accelerated demand for nonwoven materials to develop masks, wipes, PPE, and other types of healthcare… Read more »

When it comes to buying nonwovens you have a lot of supplier options, including a lot of inexpensive overseas producers. While price is often the first thing buyers look at, it is important to realize that a cheap deal can quickly become an expensive nightmare. Considerations like quality, availability, and customer service must factor into… Read more »

WPT Nonwovens offers nonwoven cotton fabric that is made of 100% cotton filament or cotton blend. For products that need to be all-natural and hypo-allergenic, 100% cotton or cotton blend fiber nonwoven fabric is an excellent option. Cotton offers the added advantage of being environmentally friendly. Cotton Nonwoven Characteristics Cotton nonwovens have the characteristics of… Read more »

Although many people are not familiar with the term ‘nonwoven fabric’ most everyone regularly uses some type of nonwoven fabric product in their daily life. Dryer sheets, feminine pads, diapers, cleaning wipes, landscape fabrics, and air filters are all examples of products made with nonwovens. Unique Characteristics of Nonwovens Nonwovens are generally considered fabric materials… Read more »

Nonwovens are well-suited for a wide range of construction materials, such as roof underlayments, house wrapping, and flashing materials. A key benefit nonwoven fabrics offer in these construction applications is protection. They are very effective for keeping water out for an effective protective barrier that keeps buildings dry and free of rot. Nonwoven fabric can… Read more »

Selecting the right nonwoven fabric for your product will greatly enhance its quality, appearance, and performance characteristics. Highly customizable, bicomponent fiber nonwovens allow product producers to create the ideal combination of nonwoven fabric attributes at a price point that is very cost-efficient. Bicomponent fiber nonwovens are an excellent choice for nonwoven products such as: Baby… Read more »

WPT Nonwovens develops nonwoven polyester fabric that is composed of 100% polyester filament or polyester blend. Our polyester nonwoven is an ideal choice for applications that benefit from the characteristics of strength and high density. Polyester Nonwoven Characteristics Derived from petroleum, polyester is a commonly used synthetic material, which is commonly due to its versatility…. Read more »

WPT Nonwovens Is a well-established US source for a variety of nonwovens including bicomponent fiber nonwovens and organic cotton nonwovens certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 5.0. We are also the domestic source for polyester fiber nonwovens, rayon fiber nonwovens, and custom blends to create the right nonwovens for virtually any application…. Read more »

WPT nonwoven viscose rayon fabric is made from 100% rayon filament or rayon blend. Made from natural fiber derived from wood pulp. Viscose Rayon Nonwoven Characteristics Rayon nonwoven offers the characteristics of high absorbency, softness, and comfortable finish. Since it is easy to dye, a wide palette of nonwoven color options can be specified for… Read more »

One of the best advantages of using nonwoven fabric is that it is highly customizable. This is a very important attribute for specialty applications such as adult diapers and feminine hygiene products. These personal care items require characteristics such as strength, absorbency, and softness on the skin. The nonwoven manufacturing process provides many options for… Read more »