Posts Categorized: Nonwoven Fabrics

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 »

Nonwoven fabrics have become the material of choice for making a variety of innovative products that are convenient and cost-effective. Various fabric treatments and fabrication materials are used to construct nonwovens, including cotton, viscose, and polyester. One type of nonwoven that has grown in popularity is bicomponent fiber nonwoven fabric. How Bicomponent Nonwovens Are Made… Read more »

Manufacturers who wish to use nonwoven fabrics for their products have a wide range of fiber options. For some applications, natural fibers like cotton are a good choice, but for others, a synthetic fiber such as polyester, might provide better attributes. When selecting fibers, it is important to consider the characteristics of a given fiber… Read more »