In recent years, the development of non-traditional technologies in the textile manufacturing industry has accelerated. One of the characteristic signs of new products, which cannot be identified by the standards of conventional textiles, is their specific properties and end use, of which nonwovens are one.
Nonwovens are new, innovative engineered fabrics made directly from fibers used in a variety of products and applications. Nonwovens are the fastest growing segment of the textile sector. Over the past decade, the range of textile fibers used as part of nonwovens has surpassed those used in woven, knitted and other textile products.
The growth of nonwovens is due to technological advancements, new product development and increased consumer awareness and the pace of their adoption of nonwovens products. Growing hygiene and medical industries are also supporting the growth of the nonwovens market, especially in the Asia Pacific and Latin America regions.
Asia Pacific is expected to play a significant role in the nonwovens market, mainly due to the emerging economies of China and India, along with increasing customer awareness of the benefits of nonwovens products.
