Development situation of non-woven industry

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2022-03-10 17:23

As of 1998, the world's non-woven consumption has reached 2.4 million tons. In 1970, its consumption was only 400,000 tons, and by 2007, its consumption is expected to reach 4 million tons. Manufacturers of non-woven non-woven fabrics are mainly concentrated in the United States (41% of the world), Western Europe accounts for 30%, Japan accounts for 8%, and China's production only accounts for 3.5% of the world's total, but its consumption is the world's largest. of 17.5%. It is estimated that by 2007, China's production will reach 7% of the world's production, and its consumption will increase to 21% of the world's. ​​

At present, man-made fibers still dominate the production of nonwovens, and before 2007, this situation will not change significantly. 63% of the fibers used in the production of nonwovens worldwide are polypropylene, 23% polyester, 8% viscose, 2% acrylic, 1.5% polyamide and the remaining 3% are others fiber. ​​

In recent years, the application of non-woven fabrics in sanitary absorbent materials, medical, transportation, and shoe-making textile materials has increased significantly.

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