In the 1930s some companies began to do weird experiments with the waste (e.g., cotton) from manufacturing. By bonding some of these materials and then turning to fibers, these companies came up with what we now know as nonwoven fabrics. This is a humble beginning for what is now a multi-billion dollar industry. Classified as… Read more »
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Why Are Non-Woven Fabrics Used in Medical Textiles?
Not surprisingly, the use of nonwovens for medical purposes goes all the way back to WWII, which precipitated a big demand for easily-deployed medical products. As the technology gradually improved, nonwovens proved to be superior to woven products in terms of disposability, adaptability, effectiveness, and cost. Ubiquitous cross-contamination and nosocomial infections in hospitals made it… Read more »
Fabric Treatments: Key to Developing Custom Nonwovens
As a full service supplier of nonwoven fabrics, we serve a diverse range of industries. Our team is called upon to create a wide array of custom nonwovens for a variety of applications. We are able to serve these needs not only through the variety of material nonwoven fiber options we offer, but also our… Read more »