The following specifications are intended only as guidelines. Consult the manufacturer for details concerning particular engineered nonwoven fabrics.

Strength and weight: Engineered nonwoven fabrics can be designed to be considerably stronger than woven materials of the same weight.

Abrasions resistance: Engineered nonwoven fabrics can be up to five times more durable than other traditional materials.

Thermal protection: Mechanically bonded glass fibers can protect at continuous operating temperatures of up to 1000F and excursions up to 1200F; basalt mats can protect at continuous operating temperatures of up to 1500F and excursions up to 1800F; silica materials can protect up to 2000F and excursions up to 2200F. Producers can combine a variety of fibers in a single engineered nonwoven fabric to enhance its cost-effectiveness and performance.

Flame resistance: Engineered nonwoven fabrics are comparable to woven materials in this respect.

Acoustic insulation: Polyester engineered nonwoven fabrics have reached F.ex. A 5 dB higher absorption value within the range of 200-400 Hz (+cps) than comparable standard materials. Those within the 400-1,000 Hz (=cps) range enjoyed the same value as comparable materials. Some engineered nonwoven fabrics used for acoustic insulation can also weigh 50% less than comparable materials and withstand temperatures up to 180C

Air filtration: Engineered nonwoven fabrics can filter virtually all particles larger than 2 microns and can be manufactured to filter smaller particles as well. Engineered nonwoven fabrics can be made with a high loading of activated carbon to remove hydrocarbon vapor and other obnoxious odors.