Antimicrobial Nonwoven Technical Textiles Applications

Technical Textiles are more than everyday clothing, mainly used for a performance or special function. Non-woven is a globally young industry and with its specialty to cater to special applications, it has an exclusive market. Non-woven is replacing the use of conventional textiles in many applications due to low cost, more convenient to use, serves the purpose and can be tailor-made. While in use of nonwovens for various applications such as sleeping bags liners, jackets liners, automotive air conditioner, shoe insoles, building and construction, geo-textiles, mattress etc. a bacteria, fungi and dust mites can get developed over it and create problems, cause many different issues. They mainly create an odors in intimate and athletic wear, mattress, automotive AC, floor carpets, shoe insoles, medical environments, cause allergic reactions, and can be responsible for stains in upholstery and other household items. The World Health Organization has classified allergens as the fourth most common chronic illness worldwide. This is because more and more people today suffer from allergic reactions. The pollen, bacteria and mold fungi continue to further penetrate our everyday life, and also in the car. The antimicrobial nonwovens a bacterial development over the fabric surface will be restricted and a problem of odors in various applications of nonwoven can be addressed easily. Also it will promise freshness, stain protection and an extended product life, even for heavy-duty outdoor applications.