I. What is Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric?
Spunlace nonwoven fabric is a textile produced without traditional weaving. It is formed by interlocking fibres through high-pressure water jets, resulting in characteristics such as softness, absorbency and low linting. It finds extensive application in wet wipes, industrial wiping cloths, kitchen cloths, cleaning cloths and similar products.
Unlike traditional woven fabrics, nonwovens lack warp and weft threads, resist fraying, and are easily cut and shaped. Their streamlined production process offers high efficiency, making them ideal for large-scale manufacturing.
II. Production Process of Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric
The primary steps in spunlace nonwoven production are:
Feed → Opening → Carding → Web Formation → Spunlace Bonding → Drying → Winding
During hydroentanglement, high-pressure water jets penetrate the fibre web, causing fibres to interlock and form a stable structure. This yields nonwoven fabrics with high strength and a soft handfeel.
III. Common Raw Material Types
Viscose: Moisture-absorbent, breathable, skin-friendly and biodegradable. Frequently used in wet wipes and facial tissues.
Wood pulp: Excellent liquid absorption, biodegradable. Often blended with synthetic fibres.
Polyester (PET): High strength, abrasion and heat resistant, suitable for industrial cleaning cloths.
Polypropylene (PP): Lightweight, chemical resistant, commonly used in oil-wiping cloths.
IV. Primary Types of Spunlace Nonwovens
(1) Viscose / PET Spunlace Nonwoven
Soft and skin-friendly, strong absorbency, low linting.
Applications: Baby wipes, facial cleansing cloths, hair drying towels, medical wipes, and all-purpose cleaning cloths.
(2) Wood Pulp / PET Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric
High strength, rapid water absorption, low linting.
Applications: Electronic wiping, automotive polishing, aviation maintenance, medical wiping cloths.
(3) Wood Pulp / PP Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric
Absorbs liquids and oils, solvent-resistant, antibacterial.
Applications: Heavy grease cleaning, machinery maintenance, food processing, workshop wiping.
(4) Biodegradable Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric
Manufactured using eco-friendly materials such as bamboo fibre, Lyocell, and wood pulp viscose.
Applications: Face masks, cleansing wipes, eco-friendly wipes, and other disposable care products.
V. Market Prospects for Spunlace Nonwovens
Spunlace nonwovens have emerged as one of the fastest-growing nonwoven categories due to their eco-friendly, high-performance, and customisable characteristics. With intensifying global environmental awareness, biodegradable materials will become a key future direction.
Soonercleaning is committed to providing high-quality spunlace nonwoven solutions for medical, personal care, and industrial cleaning sectors, driving the industry towards sustainable development. For further product information.
