1. made of fibers that are bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat, or solvent treatment rather than being woven or knitted
Usage: technical; textiles

1. a fabric or material made of fibers bonded together without weaving or knitting
Usage: technical; textiles

Examples

• The surgical mask is made from nonwoven polypropylene material.
• Nonwoven fabrics are commonly used in disposable medical products.
• The company specializes in manufacturing nonwoven textiles for industrial applications.
• Baby wipes are typically made with soft nonwoven materials.
• The nonwoven used in this filter provides excellent particle retention.
• Geotextiles are often made from nonwoven synthetic fibers.