One of the fastest growing and most exciting sectors of the textiles marketnonwovens offer a broad spectrum of end uses ranging from medical products tointerior... » 

One of the fastest growing and most exciting sectors of the textiles marketnonwovens offer a broad spectrum of end uses ranging from medical products tointerior textiles. This book focuses on the variety of technical nonwovenapplications available. Part one examines the fundamental principles ofnonwoven fabrics and includes topics such as the formation of nonwovens andthe influence of fibre and fabric properties on nonwoven performance. Part twoprovides valuable examples of how nonwoven materials can be used in a varietyof textile products for apparel filtration and personal hygiene.With its collection of international contributors this book provides animportant reference for professionals and academics involved in the productiontechnology and use of nonwoven materials extending from the medical textileindustry to the apparel sector. «