In terms of industry understanding, non-woven fabric is not a single material but a collective term for a range of manufacturing processes. These fabrics can be categorized by fiber raw material-such as polyester, polypropylene, or viscose-or by bonding method, including spunlace, thermal-bonded, and chemical-bonded varieties.
Different manufacturing processes determine the material's final properties: for instance, spunlace non-wovens are soft to the touch and highly absorbent, making them ideal for disposable cleaning products and medical dressings; conversely, thermal-bonded non-wovens offer higher strength and a smooth surface, making them suitable for packaging materials and geotextiles. Consequently, when selecting non-woven products, users should consider the specific manufacturing process and fiber composition rather than simply treating "non-woven fabric" as a generic, undifferentiated category.
