Areas of Applications

Non-woven materials are used in numerous applications, including:

Hygiene
- baby diapers
- feminine hygiene
- adult incontinence products
- wipes
- bandages and wound dressings

Medical
- isolation gowns
- surgical gowns
- surgical drapes and covers
- surgical scrub suits
- caps

Technical
- roll roofing and shingle reinforcement
- insulation backing
- battery electrode separators
- vinyl flooring reinforcement
- plastic surface reinforcement (veils)
- wall coverings
- honeycomb structural components
- ceiling tile facings
- circuit board reinforcement
- electrical insulation

Filters
- gasoline, oil and air - including HEPA filtration
- water, coffee, tea bags

Geotextiles
- soil stabilizers and roadway underlayment
- agriculture mulch
- pond and canal water barriers
- sand infiltration barrier for drainage tile

Other
- carpet backing, primary and secondary
- composites
- marine sail laminates
- tablecover laminates
- backing/stabilizer for machine embroidery
- insulation (fiberglass batting)
- pillows, cushions, and upholstery padding
- batting in quilts or comforters
- consumer and medical face masks
- tarps, tenting and transportation (lumber, steel) wrapping
- disposable clothing (foot coverings, coveralls)

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