Is nonwoven fabric durable?

The durability of nonwoven fabric depends on many factors, such as material composition, production process, grammage (GSM), and use, and the following is a specific analysis:

Key factors affecting durability

●Material type

Polypropylene (PP): Often used in shopping bags, masks and other disposable products, light but easy to tear.

Polyester fiber (PET): stronger than PP, suitable for geotextiles, furniture padding, etc., better wear resistance.

Mixed materials (e.g., PP + PET): moderate strength, suitable for scenarios where cost and performance need to be balanced.

●Production Processes

Spunbond: Moderate weight (e.g., medical protective clothing).

Meltblown: Fragile texture (e.g., mask filter layer), low durability.

Needle punching: High durability (e.g., carpets, automotive interiors).

Thermal bonding: Medium strength (e.g., packaging materials).

●Weight (GSM)

< 50 grams: easily damaged (e.g., disposable masks).

50-100 grams: medium durability (e.g., eco-friendly shopping bags).

> 100 grams: high-strength (e.g., industrial rags, furniture underlay).

●Environmental adaptability

Water resistance: Most are easily degraded by water.

Anti-UV: PP needs to be treated to be sun-resistant, PET is better.

Comparison with traditional textiles

Advantages: light weight, low cost, suitable for short-term use (such as medical supplies, packaging).

Disadvantages: easy to pilling and cracking after repeated washing or stress, and fibers are easy to fall off.

Scenarios for different durability levels

Low durability: disposable masks, wet wipes, dust covers.

Medium durability: reusable shopping bags, tablecloths, agricultural land covers.

High durability: geotextile, car interior, carpet base material.

The durability of nonwoven fabrics should meet the intended design purpose.

Disposable or short-term use (e.g., medical protection) is their ideal application.

For long-term use, reinforced processes like needle-punched nonwovens or woven/knitted fabrics should be chosen instead.

Applicability should be evaluated based on weight, material, and production process.