Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric:Production Process, Application Scenarios and Environmental Advantages Analyzed
2025-02-17

Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric (Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric) is a new type of nonwoven material formed by high-pressure water needles piercing the fiber layer, which has become a core material in the fields of medical treatment, household cleaning, and industrial wiping by virtue of its softness, high water absorption, and environmental protection characteristics. According to the “2023 Global Nonwovens Market Report”, the annual growth rate of hydroentangled nonwovens reaches 8.5%, far exceeding the 2.3% of traditional textiles. This article will deeply analyze its production process, application scenarios and environmental advantages, providing practical reference for industry practitioners!


I. Production process and technological breakthrough of spunlace nonwoven fabrics

Core process steps
Fiber opening: natural fibers (cotton, wood pulp) or synthetic fibers (polyester, viscose) are mixed and opened to form a uniform fiber network.
Hydroentanglement: High-pressure micro-fine water needles puncture the fiber network, so that the fibers are entangled with each other (without chemical adhesives).
Drying and shaping: After high temperature drying, a stable structure is formed, with a weight range of 30-200g/m².

Technical Advantages
No chemical additives: Complies with EU REACH environmental standards, suitable for sensitive scenarios such as baby products and medical dressings.
Cost-effective: production efficiency is 40% higher than that of needle punching process, and the breathability of finished products is 2 times higher.

II.the 5 core application scenarios of spunlace nonwoven fabrics

Medical protection field
Application products: surgical gowns, masks, sterilization wipes.
Performance requirements: ISO 13485 medical device certification, antimicrobial rate ≥ 99%.

Household cleaning products
Application products: high-end wipes, mop cloths, dish towels.
User pain points: traditional wipes are easy to fall off, hydroentangled nonwoven fabric combines strong toughness and low lint dust.

Industrial Precision Wiping
Application Scenario: Electronic component cleaning, optical lens polishing.
Data support: The global industrial wiping nonwoven fabrics market size is expected to reach $5.2 billion by 2025.

Environmentally Friendly Biodegradable Materials
Trend Interpretation: Hydroentangled cloth with PLA (polylactic acid) fibers can be naturally degraded within 180 days, replacing plastic packaging.

Personal Care Products
Innovation direction: ultra-soft skin feeling mask base cloth, disposable washcloth.

III.the environmental advantages and market competitiveness of spunlace nonwoven fabrics

Environmental value
Low-carbon production: energy consumption of spunlace process is 30% lower than that of hot rolling process.
Recycling: part of spunlace can be recycled into automobile sound insulation cotton and building thermal insulation materials.

Industry Certifications
International standard: ISO 9001 quality management system, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 eco-textile certification.
Policy support: China's “14th Five-Year Plan” lists nonwovens as a strategic emerging industry.


Suggestions for Purchasing Decision
Supplier selection: Pay attention to whether the factory has a medical grade clean room and customized sampling capability.
Cost control: bulk purchase (≥10 tons) can reduce the unit price by 15%-20%.

IV.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the difference between hydroentangled nonwoven fabric and needle punched nonwoven fabric?
Answer: Hydroentangled fabric is softer, non-irritating and suitable for direct contact with skin; Needle-punched fabric has high hardness and is mostly used for carpet substrate.

Q2: What factors affect the price of spunlace?
Answer: Fiber raw materials , grams, antibacterial function additives.

Q3: How to verify the quality of spunlace?
Answer: Ask for SGS test report, focus on tensile strength (≥25N/5cm), air permeability (≥500mm/s).

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