Bonding Nonwovens: The Methods, 1993 Nonwovens Conference Proceedings
It is difficult to describe nonwovens without including the concept of bonding. There are many methods of bonding the fibers within the web or structure of a nonwoven and each has characteristics that may be suitable within a process or offer properties desirable in a given end use item. The battle regarding the advantages and disadvantages of one method or type over another continues in many sectors of the nonwoven industry today. This paper discusses the types of bonding
that have been used, those that are currently being used and which bonding systems may be the dominate ones in the future. It also presents reasons why one type of bonding may be chosen over another and the considerations for alternatives.