Non-woven fabric is a fabric-like material made from long fibres, bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat or solvent treatment. The term is used in the textile manufacturing industry to denote fabrics, such as felt, which are neither woven nor knitted. Some Non-woven materials lack sufficient strength unless dense or reinforced by a backing. In recent years, Non-woven have become an alternative to polyurethane foam. Non-woven fabrics are broadly defined as sheet or web structures bonded together by entangling fibre or filaments (and by perforating films) mechanically, thermally or chemically. They are flat or tufted porous sheets that are made directly from separate fibres, molten plastic or plastic film. They are not made by weaving or knitting and do not require converting the fibres to yarn. Typically, a certain percentage of recycled fabrics and oil-based materials are used in Non-woven fabrics. The percentage of recycled fabrics varies based upon the strength of material needed for the specific use. In addition, some Non-woven fabrics can be recycled after use, given the proper treatment and facilities. For this reason, some consider Non-woven a more ecological fabric for certain applications, especially in fields and industries where disposable or single use products are important, such as hospitals, schools, nursing homes and luxury accommodations.

1. Polyester


2. Nylon


3. Viscose


4. Cotton


5. Acrylic


6. Etc.

1. Most of the fabrics are made by weaving or knitting.



2. Non-woven fabrics are actually not fabrics as they have no internal structure as such.



3. Felting and bonding are used to create Non-woven fabrics, whereas weaving requires warp and weft threads to create an interlaced pattern like the weaving in baskets.




4. Woven fabrics are much stronger than Non-woven fabrics.



5. Non-woven fabrics are mostly used for interlining or to make hats or other handicrafts.