This volume describes the development, engineering, and manufacture of nonwovens. Each chapter progresses from basics to advanced concepts, making this a valuable reference for readers of any level of expertise.

From the Preface: “...While nonwovens have grown and a considerable number of individual papers have been published that relate directly and indirectly to this field, there is still no good textbook dedicated to this fascinating commercial discipline. This book is published as an attempt to fill this void...”

Target Audience: All professionals concerned with the manufacturing and technology of nonwovens; also students of nonwovens and textile engineering.

Table of Contents:

Overview of Nonwovens

Nonwoven Terminology

Polymers: Chemistry and Physics

Capillarity and Surface Phenomena

Nonwoven Engineering Principles

Wet-Laid Systems

Dry-Laid Systems

Polymer-Laid Systems

Filtration Theory and Applications

Absorbency and Testing

Index