Nonwoven Fabrics: Manufacturing, Finishing, Applications, and Possibilities

Othman, Hanan; Almouregi, Mahmoud A.; Awad, Eman A.; Zaher, Sherouk A.; Mohamed, Lamia T.; Dabour, Elham A.; Youssif, Eman S.; Hassabo, Ahmed G.

doi:10.21608/jtcps.2024.258911.1265

Nonwoven Fabrics: Manufacturing, Finishing, Applications, and Possibilities

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Textile Printing, Dyeing and Finishing Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

² Spinning, Weaving and Knitting Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

³ Spinning, Weaving and Knitting Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University, Cairo, Egypt

⁴ b Spinning, Weaving and Knitting Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

⁵ National Research Centre (NRC), Textile Research and Technology Institute (TRTI), Pre-treatment and Finishing of Cellulose based Textiles Department (PFCTD), El-Behouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt

10.21608/jtcps.2024.258911.1265

Abstract

The nonwovens industry in Europe has been around since the mid-sixties, with the first production of nonwoven fabric dating back to the 1930s. Since then, the manufacturing of nonwovens has expanded rapidly, with applications in hygiene, healthcare, civil engineering, household and automotive, cleaning, filtration, clothing, food wrap, and packaging. However, confusion and ignorance about nonwovens remain. This review provides a comprehensive view of nonwovens, their manufacturing process, applications, and possibilities. It aims to help those within and outside the industry, as well as attract young talents to the growing industry, which still needs to develop machinery, raw materials, and properties for optimal use.

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