A wet-laid nonwoven is a type of fabric produced using a process similar to traditional paper-making. This method involves forming a fibrous web from a slurry of fibres suspended in water, then draining the water and bonding the fibres to create a cohesive fabric or paper product.
Spunbond nonwoven is a type of nonwoven fabric produced through the spunbonding process. This method involves extruding polymers to form continuous filaments, which are then laid down in a web and bonded together.
A meltblown nonwoven is a type of nonwoven fabric made by the meltblowing process, which involves extruding molten polymer fibres through fine nozzles and then rapidly cooling them to form a fine web of microfibers.
A needlepunch nonwoven is a type of fabric made using the needlepunching process, which mechanically bonds fibers together using barbed needles. This method creates a strong, durable fabric without the need for traditional weaving or knitting.
The manufacturing process for wet-laid nonwovens allows for precise controls over fibre distribution and material properties.
Wet-laid nonwovens can be manufactured from a wide range of fibre types and blends.
James Cropper nonwovens are manufactured from carbon fibre, glass, copper, and more.
James Cropper wet-laid nonwovens can be manufactured to as little as 4g/m2, the lightest nonwoven available. This means that where weight addition is a concern, wet-laid nonwovens deliver precision, uniformity and minimal additional weight.
