ABSTRACT
Nonwoven fabrics represent the third group of fabric forms after woven and knitted. Nonwoven automotive products in North America have been substantially increased due to the amount of nonwovens going into vehicles. Nonwoven web formation methods are classified according to the form of raw materials chosen for the specific application. Staple fiber and filaments are used to fabricate nonwoven webs. In order to incorporate strength with flexibility, nonwoven webs are bonded by means of mechanical, chemical adhesive, and thermal bonding systems. Composite nonwovens are the most important form of textiles and have a significant role due to their facile fabrication techniques. Pore size distribution has become an essential technique in determining the concrete performance of different porous nonwoven sheets used for filtration, separation, reinforcements, and medical textiles. Mechanical properties such as tensile strength, bending, rigidity, compression, and stiffness demonstrate the functionality of nonwoven fabrics.
