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Three heavy duty nonwovens for extreme conditions
Nonwoven can be soft and used in hygiene products such as baby wipes. But! It is also an exceptionally durable material that can be designed to withstand extreme environments and stresses. Not least in the construction industry. In this article, we’ll tell you about the more extreme properties of nonwovens.
In extreme environments such as construction products for outdoor use, oil absorption and in cars and boats, durable materials that can withstand a lot of stress when required. Nonwoven comes in a variety of designs with different properties. Here we are listing some of the most durable nonwoven materials and their extreme properties.
Most durable: Fiberglass
Fiberglass has a very high tensile strength - i.e. it takes large forces to pull it apart. The material is not stretchable - which makes it an attractive material in the construction industry where it often is used as a stabilizer.
Fiberglass can withstand the sun's UV rays very well - other materials are often broken down by UV light. Fiberglass can withstand alcohol and does not conduct electricity. In addition to construction products, fiberglass is also used in the car and boat industry, where high demands are placed on durability.
Most flexible: Spunbond
The most common nonwoven material is spunbond, where you can create a wide variety of properties by mixing different fibers or by coating it. Of course, it can also be made softer, but it can also be used in really tough environments.
By adjusting the material, it can become flame retardant, sun-resistant and anti-static. This means that spunbond is also often used by the construction industry.
The material is hydrophobic, meaning it does not absorb water. This makes the material either tight or water permeable.
Captures most things: Meltblown
Meltblown itself is pretty fragile. The material consists of small thin fibers that make it excellent for filtration and absorption. By stabilizing meltblown with a durable spunbond, you can get a really tough nonwoven that filter very small particles from oil or virus particles from the air.
Thus, meltblown can handle quite extreme and tough tasks despite its fragile format.
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If you need to develop an industrial textile (nonwoven) that will withstand extreme stress or other challenges, please contact us at info@nonwoven.se. We have a large selection of nonwovens, but we also develop new materials based entirely on the requirements of our customers.
On the website you can also order samples.
