Spunbond vs. Meltblown vs. Needle-Punched Non-Wovens
While all non-woven fabrics bypass traditional weaving, their manufacturing process defines their physical strength and ideal use case.
1. Spunbond Non-Woven
Continuous extruded filaments thermally bonded. High tensile strength, tear resistance, and cost-efficiency. Ideal for bags, agriculture, and upholstery.
2. Meltblown Non-Woven
Ultra-fine microfibers produced via high-velocity hot air stream. Exceptional filtration efficiency and barrier properties. Used primarily as N95 mask filter layers and liquid absorbents.
3. SMS (Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond) Composite
Combines Spunbond strength with Meltblown barrier protection for high-grade medical surgical gowns and drapes.