Non woven fabric is a type of non-woven material that, compared to traditional textile fabrics, is formed by fixing and bonding fibers or fiber aggregates through physical, chemical, or mechanical methods. Non woven fabrics have the characteristics of softness, breathability, moisture resistance, and good elasticity, and are widely used in medical, hygiene, home, clothing, agriculture, construction, and other fields.
1、 Materials for making non-woven fabrics
Natural fibers: including cotton, linen, wool, etc. These natural fibers have a wide range of sources and relatively low prices, making them one of the main raw materials for non-woven fabrics.
Chemical fibers: such as polyester fibers (PET), polypropylene fibers (PP), nylon, etc. These chemical fibers have excellent properties such as high strength, good elasticity, wear resistance, etc., and are an important component of non-woven fabrics.
Regenerated fibers: such as viscose fibers, acetate fibers, etc. These recycled fibers come from waste or by-products, and after processing, they can be used to make non-woven fabrics, which has environmental significance.
2、 Classification of common fabrics
Cotton fabric: a fabric made from cotton through textile technology. Cotton fabric has the characteristics of good moisture absorption, strong breathability, and good warmth retention, and is suitable for making various types of clothing and household items.
Hemp fabric: a fabric made from materials such as flax and ramie through textile processes. Hemp fabric has the characteristics of good moisture absorption, strong breathability, antibacterial and mite resistant properties, and is suitable for making summer clothing and household items.
Woolen: Fabric made from wool, rabbit hair, and other raw materials through textile technology. Woolen materials have the characteristics of good warmth retention, good elasticity, and soft hand feel, and are suitable for making clothing and household items in autumn and winter seasons.
Silk: A fabric made from silk as raw material and processed through textile techniques. Silk has the characteristics of smooth hand feel, soft luster, and good breathability, making it suitable for making high-end clothing and household items.
Chemical fiber fabric: a fabric made from polyester fiber (PET), polypropylene fiber (PP), nylon and other raw materials through textile technology. Chemical fiber fabrics have excellent properties such as high strength, good elasticity, wear resistance, etc., and are suitable for making sportswear, outdoor products, etc.
Blended fabric: A fabric made by mixing fibers from two or more different raw materials and using textile technology. Blended fabrics combine the advantages of various raw materials and have multiple properties, making them suitable for making various clothing and household items.
3、 The difference between non-woven fabric and common fabrics
Structure: Non woven fabric is a non-woven material made by fixing and bonding fibers or fiber aggregates through physical, chemical, or mechanical methods; And common fabrics are woven from yarn through textile techniques.
Appearance: The surface of non-woven fabric is usually rough, with a certain thickness and fluffiness; The surface of common fabrics is relatively smooth and delicate, with different textures and patterns.
Performance: Non woven fabric has good breathability, moisture resistance, and elasticity; Common fabrics have different performance characteristics based on different raw materials and processes.
Application areas: Non woven fabrics are widely used in medical, health, home, clothing, agriculture, construction and other fields; And common fabrics are mainly used to make various clothing and household items.