Beyond simple definitions, these engineered fabrics open up a world of innovative possibilities for all types of industries.

Nonwovens may be a limited-life, single-use fabric or a very durable fabric. Nonwoven fabrics provide specific functions such as absorbency, liquid repellency, resilience, stretch, softness, strength, flame retardancy, washability, cushioning, filtering, bacterial barriers 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. They can mimic the appearance, texture and strength of a woven fabric, and can be as bulky as the thickest paddings.

Following are just a few of the properties that can be attained using nonwoven fabrics:

Absorbency

Bacterial barrier

Cushioning

Filtering

Flame retardancy

Liquid repellency

Resilience

Softness

Sterility

Strength

Stretch

Washability

Today, innovations in nonwoven fabrics are growing as rapidly as the demand for them, with almost unlimited possibilities for a wide variety of industries, including:

Agricultural coverings

Agricultural seed strips

Apparel linings

Automotive headliners

Automotive upholstery

Carpeting

Civil engineering fabrics

Civil engineering geotextiles

Disposable diapers

Envelopes

Filters

House wraps

Household & personal wipes

Hygiene products

Insulation

Labels

Laundry aids

Roofing

Sterile medical-use products

Tags

Upholstery

Wall coverings