  Polymeric Nanofibers and Nanofiber Webs: A New Class of Nonwovens - http://www.donaldson.com/en/filtermedia/support/datalibrary/052025.pdf
Technical paper on the electrospinning process for the production of nanofibers from synthetic fiber-forming polymers, and a review of the physical characteristics of nonwoven nanofiber webs. From Donaldson Company, Inc. Authors: Timothy Grafe and Kristine Graham. |
What Is Wool Felt? - http://www.feltcrafts.com/history.htm
Short description of the nature and technique of wool felting, including some history. From the Feltcraft web site. |
Cotton for Nonwovens - A Technical Guide - http://www.cottoninc.com/Nonwovens/CottonNonwovens/?S=Nonwovens&Sort=0
Extensive technical article on cotton in relation to its use in the nonwovens industry. Crop growing, ginning and classification. Properties, chemistry and morphology. Nonwoven production processes and cotton fiber selection and use. Diagrams and tables. From Cotton, Inc. |
Nonwovens From PTT Staple Fibers - http://www.shellchemicals.com/chemicals/pdf/corterra/0053.pdf
Scientific article about the application of polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) staple fibers in nonwovens manufacturing processes. Tables and chemical structure. From Shell Chemicals. Authors: Charles C. Who and Donald A. Shiffler. |
Multifunctional Fibres for Air-laid and Dry-laid Applications - http://www.technica.net/NT/NT2/multifunctionalfibres.htm
Paper presented at the Edana 2000 Nonwovens Symposium, dealing with the global capacity and historic sales of air-laid thermobond nonwovens, and new developments in bicompionent fibers for the air-laid nonwovens industry. Author: Niels K. Christensen. |
Stitch-Bonded-Hydroentangled Nonwoven Composites - http://www.technica.net/NT/NT3/StitchBondedHydroentangled.htm
Description of manufacturing process, structural characteristics, and properties and applications of innovative nonwoven composites, made with stitchbond and spunlace fabrics. Authors: Elke Schmalz, Hilmar Fuchs, Margot Brodtka and Jochen Schreiber. |
The Use of Natural Fibers in Nonwoven Structures for Applications as Automotive Component Substrates - http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/crops/industrial/research/reports/Rdrep10.pdf
Research and development report under the auspices of the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, describing a study aimed at determining the current status of knowledge and commercial usage of natural fibers in automotive nonwovens. Authors: G.C. Ellison and R. McNaught. |
The Bonding Durability of Sorbent Particles - http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/42_14_46.pdf
Presentation of a newly developed method for the evaluation of the bonding durability of sorbent particles to meltblown composite nonwovens. Author: C. Nowicka. |
Improvements in Compressional Properties of High-Lofts - http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/42_22_80.pdf
Technical paper about a laboratory test to evaluate the compressional recovery properties of a high-loft nonwoven web created with new types of matrix fibers and bi-component fibers. Authors: Oldrich Jirzak and others. |
Resistance of Carbon and Active Carbon Precursor Nonwovens - http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/41_20_75.pdf
Technical paper about the development of active carbon nonwovens from regenerated cellulose as electrode material for electrical capacitators. Authors: Romualda Cislo and others. |
Application of Polypropylene Nonwoven Beds in Reducing Oil Concentrations In Emulsions - http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/40_18_64.pdf
Technical paper examining the process of oil emulsion sorption by sorptive beds made of polypropylene nonwovens for applications in oil separators for the treatment of industrial wastewaters and rain waters. Authors: J. Kaluzka and M. Lebiedowski. |
Investigation of the Fiber, Bulk and Surface properties of Meltblown and Electrospun Polymeric Fabrics - http://www.inda.org/subscrip/inj04_3/p17-23-tsai.pdf
Technical paper about a study of the surface energy and wettability, strength, fiber diameter, and microscopic structure of meltblown and electrospun nonwovens from polyamide and polyurethane. Authors: Peter T. Tsai and others. |
What is a Nonwoven Fabric? - http://www.inda.org/category/nwn_index.html
The Association for the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry's (INDA)definition for nonwoven fabrics, and a list of uses and applications. |
Preparation and Properties of Cotton-Eastar Nonwovens - http://www.inda.org/subscrip/inj03_2/p53-57.pdf
Peer reviewed technical paper about the production of thermally bonded nonwovens from cotton and biodegradable thermoplastic cellulose acetate, including a discussion of the structure and properties of the resulting products. Authors; S. Bhat and others. |
Qualitative Evaluation of Nonwoven Samples Using Fiber Identification Stain - http://www.inda.org/subscrip/inj00_2/inj00_2.pdf
Technical paper about a method to identify individual fibers in a nonwoven substrate through the application of Du Pont's Fiber Identification Stain Nr. 4. From INDA Nonwovens Journal. Author: M. Mlynar. |
Utilization of Turkey Feather Fibers in Nonwoven Erosion Control Fabrics - http://www.inda.org/subscrip/inj03_2/p45-52.pdf
Peer reviewed article about a new method for stripping turkey feather fibers from the quill, and a report on current research into developing latex bonded nonwovens containing feather fibers for erosion control applications. Authors: Brian R. George and others. |
Nonwoven Uniformity - Measurements Using Image Analysis - http://www.inda.org/subscrip/inj03_1/p43_50.pdf
Scientific paper about the development of statistical measures for quality control and characterization of the mass distribution of fibers in nonwoven substrates through the application of imaging techniques. From INDA. Author: Rajeev Chhandra. |
The Manufacturing of Wet-Laid Hydroentangled Glassfiber Composites: Preliminary Results - http://www.inda.org/subscrip/inj03_4/p55-59-pour.pdf
Peer reviewed article about the demonstrated potential for manufacturing a wet-laid, hydroentangled nonwoven preform for composites, using blends of glassfiber and low melt polyester. Authors: N. Vaidya and others. From the INDA web site. |
Numerical Modeling of Thermobonded Nonwovens - http://www.inda.org/subscrip/inj04_1/p56-62-mueller.pdf
Peer reviewed paper, describing a numerical method for the prediction of nonwovens tensile behaviour depending on bond point geometry and process parameters. From INDA. Author: D.H. Mueller and M. Kochmann. |
Opportunities for Scrap Textile Feedstock Conversion in New England - http://www.chelseacenter.org/pdfs/TechReport44.pdf
Evaluation of the use of scrap textiles by manufacturers of textiles and nonwovens in Massachusetts, USA. From the Chelsea Center for Recycling and Economic Development. Author: Edward Boisson. |
Recycling and Reuse of Mixed Fiber Fabric Remnants - http://www.chelseacenter.org/pdfs/TechReport17.pdf
Report on a research project performed to evaluate the use of recycled cotton, polyester and spandex fiber blends from cut and shredded textile waste, in the manufacture of yarns and woven fabrics, and nonwovens needlepunch fabrics, as well as their applicability as flock material and fill for oil absorption products. Authors: Prof. Kenneth D. Langley, Prof. Yong K. Kim and Prof. Armand F. Lewis. |
Progress in Meltblowing Thermoplastic Polyurethane - http://tandecresearch.utk.edu/summarymeltblowing.htm
Short article about research into the manufacture of meltblown thermoplastic polyurethanes for possible protection barriers for military applications. Author: Larry C. Wadsworth. |
Development of Bi-Component Meltblown Fiber Nonwovens - http://tandecresearch.utk.edu/Developarticle.htm
Concise report on an experiment with meltblown bi-component splittable fibers in order to obtain a submicron fiber web, through the use of hydroentanglement technology. From the TANDEC web site. Authors: Christine Sun and Dong Zhang. |
Theoretical Determination of the Mechanical Response of Spunbonded Nonwovens - http://citeseer.ist.psu.edu/cache/papers/cs/17425/ftp:zSzzSzftp.cis.upenn.eduzSzpubzSzmsinghzSzjti.pdf/theoretical-determination-of-the.pdf
Technical paper presenting a theory to predict the tensile behaviour of spunbond nonwoven fabrics from the knowledge of stress-strain behaviour of its constituent fibers, orientation angle distribution, fabric Poisson's ratio and shear strains. Authors: Smita Bais-Singh and Bhuvenesh C. Goswami. |
Nonwovens Science and Technology - http://web.utk.edu/~mse/pages/Textiles/index.html
A introduction to the nonwovens industry, originally created by Prof. Kermit Duckett and students at the University of Tennessee, and currently maintained by Prof. Larry Wadworth. Extensive descriptions of fibers and materials, web formation technologies, finishing and bonding techniques, nonwoven geotextiles, and testing methods. |
Thermal Barrier Properties of Flame Resistant Nonwovens - http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-08092005-113616/unrestricted/etd.pdf
Master of Science thesis about research conducted to identify methods of determining the radiative thermal conductivity of needlepunch nonwovens. Author: Rahul Vallabh. |
Evaluating the Potential Use of Highloft Nonwoven Fabrics for Rain Gutter Applications - http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-08212003-170405/unrestricted/etd.pdf
Master of Science thesis exploring the potential application and utilization of highloft nonwoven fabrics in rain gutters instead of more expensive alternatives such as gutter guards and screens. Author: Selcuk Filiz. |
The Influence of Fiber Properties and Processing Conditions on the Characteristics of Needled Fabrics - http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-06062002-120134/unrestricted/etd.pdf
Master of Science thesis about an investigation of the role of fiber crimp and other processing conditions on needlepunch fabrics, involving possible interactions between fiber crimp, carding parameters, crimp retention and their relation to fabric properties and processability on nonwovens equipment. Author: V.M. Datla. |
Fundamentals of Fiber Dispersion in Water - http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/ncrc/acrobatfiles/thesis/jayachandran.pdf
Master of Science thesis on fiber dispersion in water to the wet-lay nonwovens industry, and the tools required to develop apparatus and analysis methods capable of predicting whether a given fiber, fiber blend or white water chemistry will provide a uniform, defect-free wet-laid nonwoven fabric. Author: Amit Jayachandran. |
Acoustical Absorptive Properties of Nonwovens - http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-08092005-101437/unrestricted/etd.pdf
Master of Science thesis presenting a literature review and study about the influence of variations in fiber type, thickness and cross section, material thickness, porosity and density, and airflow resistance, on the accoustical absorptive properties of nonwovens. Author: Kannan Allampalayam Jayaraman. |
Automotive Industry a High Potential Market for Nonwovens Sound Insulation - http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/jtatm/volume3issue4/Articles/Vasile/vasile_full_78_03.pdf
Technical paper focusing on the increasing penetration of nonwoven fabrics and products in automotive sound insulation applications. Discussion of properties, recyclability and renewable resources. Authors: S. Vasile and L. v. Langenhove. |
Characterization of Structural Changes in Nonwoven Fabrics During Load-Deformation Experiments - http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/jtatm/volume1issue1/Articles/Pourdeyhimi/fulleditpourdeyhimi%20wip.pdf
Study exploring the structural parameters of point-bonded nonwovens during controlled deformation experiments to provide quantitative measures and determine the role of bonding temperature on deformation behaviour. Authors: Han Seong Kirn and others. |
Dust Explosion Hazard in Certain Textile Processes. - http://www.osha.gov/dts/hib/hib_data/hib19981006.html
In-depth article on the potential dangers inherent in the flocking process, and the preventive measures that should be observed. From OSHA. |
Nonwoven Uses of Cotton - http://www.cottonipmasia.org/source/Article/Article_0309.pdf
Technical paper about the characteristics of cotton fiber and its applications in nonwovens manufacturing and processes. From the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). |
Manufacturing Nonwovens Using Recycled Fibers - http://www.ntcresearch.org/pdf-rpts/AnRp97/F97-D02.pdf
Introductory article about the development of new test methods for the identification of recycled fiber in nonwoven fabrics, and the detirmination of a relationship between fiber damage and the performance of nonwovens. Authors: Prof. Kenneth D. Langley, Prof. Alton R. Wilson and Esra Corkuntuna. |
Comparison of Thermal Insulation Performance of Fibrous Materials for the Advanced Space Suit - http://www.bme.utexas.edu/faculty/Diller/220.pdf
Study analysing numerically the thermal conductivity performance for three candidate insulating fiber materials in terms of various denier, interstitial void fractions and media, and orientations to the applied temperature. Authors: H.L. Paul and K.R. Diller |
Tomographic Approaches to Nonwoven Structure Definition - http://www.p2pays.org/ref/07/06972.pdf
Description of a National Textile Center (NTC) project in collaboration with various laboratories, aiming to develop a new technology permitting the visualization and quantification of the three dimensional structure of thick nonwoven fabrics of arbitrary density, based on tomography. Authors: T. Gilmore and others. |
Sound Absorption Properties of Recycled Polyester Fibrous Assembly Absorbers - http://www.autexrj.org/No2-2003/0047.pdf
Technical paper about the examination of the sound absorption coefficient of recycled polyester nonwovens, determined by a two-microphone impedance measurement tube, and compared with the traditional glass- and rockwool materials. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Y. Lee and C. Joo. |
Relationship between Fiber Orientation Distribution Function and Mechanical Anisotropy of Thermally Point-Bonded Nonwovens - http://pdf.ricta.or.kr/fap/05030177.pdf
Technical paper about the link that has been established between geometrical features and mechanical performance of nonwovens in general, and of point-bonded nonwoven fabrics in particular. Author: Han Seong Kim. |
Electrochemical Properties of Carbon Nanofiber Web - http://www.krf.or.kr/downgood/2003/09/2003090001.pdf
Technical paper discussing the electrochemical properties of a nonwoven electrospun carbon nanofiber web for supercapacitators. Authors: C. Kim and K.S. Yang. |
Orthotropic Theory for the Prediction of Mechanical Performance in Point-Bonded Nonwovens - http://pdf.ricta.or.kr/fap/05020139.pdf
Technical paper about the application of the orthotropic theory to evaluate mechanical performance for point-bonded nonwoven fabrics with preferred orientation direction. Author: Han Seong Kim. |
Spacial Variation of Nonwovens Surface Density - http://www.usti.cz/pub/klicka/Literat/SpatialVar.pdf
Short paper describing planar anisotropy and other structural characteristics of nonwovens, based on the random field theory and spatial autocorrelation devices. Authors: Jiri Militky and others. |
More Wool Gatherings: Felt - http://www.crofters.org/personal%20essays/more_wool_gatherings.htm
Short essay about the history and technique of making felt fabric from wool. |
Simulation and Analysis of Unbonded Nonwoven Fibrous Structures - http://www.jeffjournal.org/papers/07Feb_3DSimulation.pdf
Technical paper, reporting on a novel algorithm for generating three-dimensional virtual structures resembling unbonded nonwoven fibrous webs made from short and infinitely long fibers. Authors: Behnam Pourdeyhimi and others. |
Optimising Paper Machine Felt Change Schedules - http://www.orsnz.org.nz/conf34/PDFs/Hicks.pdf
Technical paper presenting a stochastic dynamic programming model for determining a felt replacement policy that minimizes the cost of felt and down time in paper machine machines. Author: Caterine L. Hicks. [PDF] |
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