The Nonwoven Fabrics Handbook

Foreword

Introduction

INDA Definition of Nonwovens

Products That Use Nonwovens

Worldwide Nonwoven Fabrics Business

• Global Dimensions of Industry
• North America: United States, Canada, Mexico
• Europe
• Asia
• South America

Success Stories

• Continuous Innovation in Absorbent Hygiene Products
• Medical and Surgical Disposables Protect Healthcare Workers and Patients
• Specialized Products for a Wide Range of Wiping Tasks
• Industrial Apparel Protects Health and Safety of Workers
• Filtration Media - A Myriad of Applications for Nonwovens
• Geotextiles - Now a Major End-use
• Home Furnishing and Bedding Fabrics - Adoption of Nonwovens as Construction Sheeting
• Automotive - New Uses Continually Emerging
• Interlinings - Nonwovens Dominate, Worldwide
• Coated and Laminated Fabrics - Established and Promising Successes in Numerous Other Markets

How Nonwovens are Made and Used

• Web Forming Processes
• Web Bonding Techniques
• Fabric Finishing
• Fabrics from Film Processes
• Converting to Finished Products

Raw Materials

• Fibers and Spinning Resins
• Adhesive Binders
• Chemical Finishes

Measuring the Performance of Nonwovens

Test Methods

INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

INDA Publications

Glossary