adjective
- made of fibers that are bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat, or solvent treatment rather than being woven or knitted
Usage: technical; textiles
noun
- a fabric or material made of fibers bonded together without weaving or knitting
Usage: technical; textiles
Examples
- The surgical mask is made from nonwoven polypropylene material.
- Nonwoven fabrics are commonly used in disposable medical products.
- The company specializes in manufacturing nonwoven textiles for industrial applications.
- Baby wipes are typically made with soft nonwoven materials.
- The nonwoven used in this filter provides excellent particle retention.
- Geotextiles are often made from nonwoven synthetic fibers.