Non Woven

Non-wovens are textiles made of fibers that have been bonded into a fabric. Non-woven fabrics are made by methods other than weaving or knitting, the yarns and fibers being held together, often quite loosely, by means other than geometric interlacing. These fabrics can vary from felts which have loose and open structures of essentially random fibers, to thin semi-regular arrays of yarns, not dissimilar to conventional textile fabrics.

Charecteristics Of Non Woven
Non-wovens are typically not strong, unless reinforced by a backing and do not stretch. Non-woven fibrous materials include felts, mats, fillers, insulation, diaper fillings, absorbers and adsorbers, filters, and endless other things made from chopped, random length and continuous fibers which are laid down in organized or random manner and which simulate woven fabrics and are used in similar ways.

Non woven fabrics provide specific functions such as absorbency, liquid repellence, resilience, stretch, softness, strength, flame redundancy, wash ability, cushioning, filtering, bacterial barrier and sterility. These properties are often combined to create fabrics suited for specific jobs, while achieving a good balance between product use life and cost.

Uses
They can mimic the appearance, texture and strength of a woven fabric and can be as bulky as the thickest padding. In combination with other materials they provide a spectrum of products with diverse properties, and are used alone or as components of apparel, home furnishings, health care, engineering, industrial and consumer goods.