Nonwoven fabrics use has been expanding over the years in various manufacturing industries, ranging from the automotive industry to the construction industry, especially the flooring industry. The different uses of nonwoven textiles may be grouped as disposables, quality consumer goods, and industrial materials. All these fields are increasing the use of nonwoven fabrics in their manufacturing processes due to its low cost and versatility as it can be suitable for various needs.

Nonwovens fabrics find numerous uses ranging from baby diapers to industrial textiles. In some important industries, nonwoven fabrics are regarded as direct substitutes for flooring materials, thermal and acoustic insulation, hygienic and health care materials, and automotive filters.

 

What Are Nonwoven Fabric Uses in These Industries?

In the construction industry, nonwoven fabric uses are widely adopted in metal construction and flooring.

Roofing

For roofing, metal construction industries implement the nonwoven fabric uses while making acoustic absorber for roofing metal constructions. It minimized the sound of rainfall and provides a high-performance broadband sound absorption in a room from sounds made by indoor activities. Furthermore, nonwoven fabrics in roof underlay act as protective layers that are present in between the substrate and synthetic coating. They provide support for various roof membranes.

Flooring industry

Modern flooring industries use nonwoven fabrics as a substitute for traditional carpets and tiles. Flooring professionals nonwoven fabrics as one of the most innovative discoveries in the flooring industry because they have high-quality dimensional stability and sustainability.

Flooring industries also implement nonwoven fabric uses while making floor protection materials when engaging in painting or other renovating activities. These nonwoven textiles have an underside with an adhesive laminated composite that acts as a barrier for liquids, and when you remove them, they leave no residue. The nonwoven fabrics can be calendered or thermo-fixed or thermo-bonded with the self-adhesive layer, depending on the customer’s specified needs.

 

Automotive industry

The majority of car producers are now aware of the benefits that using nonwovens textiles for headliners brings. Apart from aesthetic appearance, nonwoven fabrics are easy to work with, and they are efficient in resisting abrasion, providing high-performance acoustic performances, and preventing easy discoloration.

Automotive industries also adopt nonwoven fabric uses in making seat covers and seat heaters. Nonwoven fabrics are great carriers of heat components, making passengers more comfortable in automobiles during the cold period.

Furthermore, the automotive industry uses nonwoven fabrics as high-performance filters, both in cabin area (to filter out contaminants in the air present in the cabin area, thereby creating a healthy environment), and the engine area (to prevent contaminants that can result into wears in the engine)