What is' polypropylene non-woven fabric '? Difficult to pronounce scientific name, but it is a material that can be seen everywhere in daily life
Many people may find the name "polypropylene non-woven fabric" cumbersome and unclear when they first hear it, but this material has already permeated every aspect of our lives and is frequently encountered every day.
Popular disassembly: What is polypropylene non-woven fabric
It is also known as PP non-woven fabric, which is more familiar to the public. The core material is polypropylene plastic particles, and the production method is completely different from cotton and synthetic fabrics. It does not require two processes of spinning and weaving, but directly melts polypropylene into fine filaments at high temperature, lays them into a fiber network, and then forms a fabric like material through hot pressing, bonding and shaping in one step. Therefore, it is named "non-woven fabric".
Compared to traditional fabrics, it comes with multiple practical advantages: lightweight and soft texture, breathability and liquid impermeability, acid and alkali resistance, low cost, and can also be adjusted through process to achieve different functions such as hydrophilicity, barrier, and filtration, suitable for various scenarios such as disposable, protective, and daily use. The commonly seen spunbond fabrics, mask core meltblown fabrics, and SMS composite fabrics on the market all belong to the category of polypropylene non-woven fabrics.
Polypropylene non-woven fabric hidden in daily life, almost everyone is using it
1. Personal hygiene care (most frequent contact)
The surface layer of baby diapers, the surface layer of women's sanitary napkins, and the base of disposable wet wipes are all made of it. The modified fabric is skin friendly and breathable, which can lock in liquids and expel moisture, and it is not easy to cover the skin for a long time; Adult care pads, disposable underwear, and travel face cleansers also rely on this material.
2. Daily protective equipment
We wear masks on a daily basis, with two layers of white non-woven fabric on the inside and outside, and a meltblown fabric in the middle for filtering, all made of polypropylene; Disposable surgical gowns, isolation caps, shoe covers, disinfection sheets, and protective face mask liners in hospitals also rely on their excellent liquid barrier properties to block the penetration of body fluids and bacteria.
3. Home daily necessities
Supermarket biodegradable non-woven bags, dust-proof clothing storage covers, disposable bed sheets and pillowcases, tablecloths, face and makeup remover cotton pads, and lazy cleaning cloths are all made of polypropylene non-woven fabrics; Mattress lining, sofa cushion, and furniture dust cover are also lined with it, which is lightweight, moisture-proof, and not easy to mold.
4. Other diverse applications
Insect proof covers for fruit trees in agriculture, seedling insulation cloth, weed control cloth; Industrial air filtration cotton, construction site geotextile; The core material behind the car interior soundproofing cushion layer and disposable car wash wiping cloth is also polypropylene non-woven fabric.
Why can this material be popularized in thousands of households
1. Simple process and high cost-effectiveness : eliminates the spinning and weaving process, fast mass production speed, low price, suitable for large-scale production of disposable consumables;
2. Performance can be flexibly adjusted : By adding additives, it can be made into waterproof and barrier protective fabrics, as well as hydrophilic and liquid absorbing sanitary fabrics, balancing breathability and protection;
3. Strong chemical stability: acid and alkali resistant, not easily corroded, and will not easily deteriorate when in contact with skincare products, disinfectants, and body fluids;
4. Lightweight and non irritating : The fibers are delicate and soft, with no hard edges or corners. Direct contact with the skin will not cause any stinging sensation, making it suitable for use by mothers, infants, and sensitive individuals.
Simply put, there is no need to dwell on complex professional terms. The vast majority of nonwoven fabrics we refer to are polypropylene non-woven fabrics. Seemingly obscure industrial materials have already quietly integrated into clothing, food, housing, and transportation, becoming indispensable basic fabrics for modern life.
Dongguan Liansheng Non woven Technology Co., Ltd. was established in May 2020. It is a large-scale non-woven fabric production enterprise integrating research and development, production, and sales. It can produce various colors of PP spunbond non-woven fabrics with a width of less than 3.2 meters from 9 grams to 300 grams.