Water repellent non woven fabric VS Hydrophilic non woven fabric
Is non woven fabric waterproof?
The answer to non woven fabric being waterproof or not is yes. There are water repellent non woven fabric and moisture repelling nonwoven fabric that has the characteristics of waterproof, moisture-proof, breathable, flexible, lightweight, non-combustible, easy to decompose, non-toxic, and non-irritating. And this kind of waterproof non woven fabric we may also call it hydrophobic non woven fabric.
What is water repellent non woven fabric?
The water repellent non woven fabric is hydrophobic non woven fabric that mainly contains hydrophobic materials such as hydrophobic base or hydrophobic materials, so it will not get wet. When the water repellent non woven fabric meets the water, it will not seep through, and it will not be damp.
What is hydrophilic non woven fabric?
Hydrophilic non woven fabric would be the best choice when it comes to the original repellency of nonwoven fabric to water. Hydrophilic nonwoven fabric can absorb water and retain its original properties and strength. As it attracts and holds water, it is used for products that are made for absorption of liquids and moisture but must retain original strength and form. Using additives such as surfactants, wetting agents, and rewetting agents, a hydrophilic non-woven can be developed from a natural water repellent material like polyester. Hydrophilic non-woven fabrics come with distinctive properties, are budget-friendly, and embrace simple processing methods.
Non woven fabric for mask
Nonwoven fabrics are critical materials used in disposable face masks. Non-woven face mask refers to the non woven surgical mask or disposable medical mask that is commonly worn in during the flu season, and now during the coronavirus pandemic. Non woven face mask is made from polypropylene fabric, hydrophilic and hydrophobic non woven fabric, the first layer is water repellent non woven fabric(hydrophobic non woven fabric) and the third layer is hydrophilic non woven fabric. Non woven mask is relatively cheap to make in large numbers. Face masks made from non-woven fabric are more effective at blocking the spread of Covid-19 via airborne respiratory droplets than other types that are commonly available.
Rayson Non Woven Fabric Manufacturer
Being a leading non woven fabric manufacturer in China. Rayson has been making polypropylene spunbond non woven fabric for more than 14 years. Due to the epidemic this year, PP spunbond non woven becomes the epidemic prevention supply. It is the main material of the mask. In order to contribute to epidemic prevention, Rayson focuses on making PP spunbond non woven fabric for disposable medical masks. We make the different functions of non woven fabric, like hydrophilic non woven, water repellent non woven fabric, and fire retardant non woven fabric. These products are width very good quality. Rayson non woven fabric is popular among our home and abroad customers.
