4 areas where nonwoven dampens sound

In many products where nonwoven is used, it also has a dampening and absorbing effect on sound. In some products it is a main reason why nonwoven is used and in other cases it is just a bonus effect.

Acoustics, sound insulation and sound absorbers

Nonwoven is used directly in products whose purpose is to isolate sound and create better acoustics, often by using several layers of nonwoven. The effect is designed by the porosity and size of the fibers used.

Nonwovens often used for sound absorbers: needle felt, thermobond, spunbond, meltblown

Cars

More than 40 components in the car are made of nonwoven today. Large parts of the interior, such as the luggage compartment, upholstery and carpets, contain nonwovens and have a sound dampening effect inside the car. Read more about nonwoven for cars. 

Nonwovens often used in cars: fiberglass, needle felt, spunbond

Construction products

Nonwoven is used in a wide range of construction products in walls, ceilings and floors. Above all, nonwoven is used as a sound-absorbing material under floors and carpets. Read more about nonwoven for construction products

Nonwovens that are often used in construction products: fiberglass, spunbond, meltblown, coated nonwovens

Healthcare and Health

Nonwoven is used, among other things, for bedcovers as a softer and quieter alternative to rustling paper or in disposable curtains between patients for both privacy and hygiene but also with a sound dampening effect. Read more about nonwoven for healthcare

Nonwovens often used in health care: spunbond, thermally bonded nonwoven, spunlace, meltblown, chemically bonded nonwoven.

Feel free to contact us at info@nonwoven.se for more information about the sound dampering effects of nonwoven, or visit our website www.nonwoven.se where you also can to order samples of nonwoven.