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History of Nonwovens

Author: Site Editor     Publish Time: 2022-05-31      Origin: Site

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I. Development of the nonwoven textile industry


As of 1998, worldwide consumption of nonwovens had reached 2.4 million tons. In 1970, the consumption was only 400,000 tons, while by 2007 it was expected to reach 4 million tons. Producers of nonwovens are mainly concentrated in the United States (41% of the world), Western Europe accounts for 30%, Japan accounts for 8%, China's production accounts for only 3.5% of the world, but its consumption is 17.5% of the world, in 2018, China's nonwoven production 5,932,200 tons, accounting for 37.91% of the global total, the world's first production capacity.


Man-made fibers still dominate the production of nonwovens, and this situation will not change significantly until 2007. Worldwide, 63 percent of the fibers used in the production of nonwovens are polypropylene, 23 percent polyester, 8 percent viscose, 2 percent acrylic fibers, 1.5 percent polyamide and the remaining 3 percent other fibers.


The application of nonwoven fabrics in health absorbent materials, medicine, transportation and footwear textile materials has increased significantly.


Nonwoven production and consumption


The global consumption of nonwovens was 800,000 tons in 1983, but grew to 1.1 million tons in 1985, 1.4 million tons in 1988, and 2.4 million tons in 1998, and is expected to reach 3.7 million tons in 2005.


The consumption of man-made fibers for various textiles was 16.9 million tons in 1983, grew to 20.4 million tons in 1988 and 30.4 million tons in 1998, and is expected to reach 37 million tons in 2005 and 38.3 million tons in 2007.


The growth rate of consumption of man-made fibers in nonwoven production is expected to reach 10% by 2005 and 10.4% by 2007. Part of the reason for such rapid growth in the consumption of the nonwovens industry is the increase in auxiliary industries in China, Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

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Third, the factors affecting the growth rate of nonwovens


All the factors affecting the growth of man-made fibers can more or less cause a certain impact on textiles made of man-made fibers, which has the greatest impact on nonwoven textiles. Population growth factors have a smaller impact on nonwovens than on other textiles used in apparel. However, if we consider the important use of nonwovens in baby diapers, population growth is also an important factor. The partial replacement of natural fibers has a greater impact on textiles, but not on nonwovens, which are essentially dependent on man-made fibers for their production.


The commercial development of man-made fibers and the professional application of nonwovens: The establishment of international economic treaties has led to growth in the trade of microfibers, composite fibers, biodegradable fibers and new polyester fibers. This has a significant impact on nonwovens, but not on apparel and knitted textiles. Replacing textiles and other supplies: This includes being replaced by non-woven textiles, textiles for knitting, plastic films, polyurea foam, wood pulp, leather, etc. This is determined by the cost and performance requirements that the product needs to have. The introduction of new, more economical and efficient production processes: i.e. various articles made from polymers, the application of new competitive nonwovens and the introduction of special fibers and additives for nonwoven textiles.


The three main fibers used in the production of nonwovens are polypropylene fibers (62% of the total), polyester fibers (24% of the total) and viscose fibers (8% of the total). Between 1970 and 1985, viscose fibers were the most used in nonwoven production, and between 2000 and 2005, polypropylene and polyester fibers began to dominate in the field of hygiene absorbent materials and medical textiles. In the early market of nonwoven production, the use of nylon was high. From 1998 onwards, the use of acrylic fibers started to rise, especially in the field of artificial leather manufacturing.


There are many projects of huge scale in various constructions in China, such as the Three Gorges Project, Xiaolangdi Project, environmental protection projects, western development, infrastructure construction, etc. These will greatly promote the consumption of geotextiles, filtration materials, waterproof materials and packaging materials. In addition, the increase of domestic consumers' income will also give a strong impetus to the consumption of various hygienic absorbent products and air filtration materials, medical and sanitary supplies and labor protection and sports goods. Therefore, China's nonwoven industry has great potential for future growth.

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