Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric for Wet Wipes

Spunlaced non-woven fabric, also known as water needle non-woven fabric, is a textile material formed by intertwining fibers under the action of high-pressure water flow. Its characteristics include a strong bond between fibers and a soft texture, making it ideal for the manufacture of high-quality wet wipes. This article will provide an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of spunlace nonwovens, their material properties and their wide range of applications in wet wipes.

Manufacturing process of spunlace nonwovens

Selection of raw materials: The manufacture of spunlace nonwovens usually uses cellulose fibers, such as cotton, wood pulp fibers, polyester fibers, etc. Different raw materials affect the properties of spunlace nonwovens, for example cotton nonwovens are softer and suitable for baby wipes, while polyester nonwovens are more durable.

Mixing and opening: After the raw materials have been mixed, they need to be opened to disperse the fibers and reduce their entanglement. Opening can be achieved by air flow or mechanical means, so that the fibers are more easily captured by water flow in the subsequent process.

Spunlace process: The loosened fibers are fed into the spunlace machine, which uses high-pressure jets of water to impact the fibers, making them interweave and entangle under the impact of the water. This process forms the basic structure of the spunlaced nonwoven and at the same time enables a strong bond between the fibers without the addition of adhesives.

Processing and treatment: The surface of the spunlace nonwoven fabric undergoes a series of processing and treatment, such as hot rolling, embossing, shearing, etc., to obtain the desired thickness, texture and appearance.

Characteristics of spunlace nonwovens

Soft and skin-friendly: The fiber structure of spunlace non-woven fabric is tight and soft, and it feels skin-friendly and comfortable. It is suitable for products with sensitive skin such as baby wipes and adult wipes.

High water absorption: Due to the tight combination between fibers, spunlace non-woven fabrics have high water absorption performance, which can effectively absorb liquid in wet wipes and keep wet wipes moist.

Strength and durability: The fibers of spunlace non-woven fabrics are processed by high-pressure water flow to form a strong bond, so they have good strength and durability, and are not easy to tear and deform.

Environmental protection: Spunlace non-woven fabrics do not need to add adhesives during the manufacturing process, do not produce harmful gases and waste water, and have low environmental impact.

Air permeability: The fiber gap of spunlace non-woven fabric is relatively large, and the air permeability is good, which makes wet wipes more comfortable.

Application of spunlace nonwovens in the field of wet wipes

Spunlace nonwovens are widely used in the field of wet wipes manufacturing, covering many aspects:

Baby wipes: Spunlace non-woven fabric is soft and skin-friendly, highly absorbent and environmentally friendly, making it an ideal material for baby wipes. For the sensitive skin of babies, using spunlace non-woven wipes can effectively avoid problems such as skin allergies and rashes.

Cosmetic wipes: Spunlace non-woven fabrics have good air permeability and are suitable for cosmetic wipes, which can effectively remove makeup and dirt without burdening the skin.

Household Cleaning Wipes: The strength and durability of spunlace nonwovens make them ideal for household cleaning wipes that can be reused, reducing the waste of disposable paper.

Personal hygiene wipes: The high water absorption and softness of spunlace non-woven fabrics make them ideal for personal hygiene wipes, which can meet people’s cleaning needs during travel, business trips, etc.

As an important textile material, spunlace nonwovens are widely used in the field of wet wipes manufacturing. Its manufacturing process is simple and environmentally friendly, and its characteristics are superior, and it is suitable for different types of wet wipe products. As a high-quality, environmentally friendly and soft material, spunlace nonwovens have broad application prospects in the wet wipe industry. With the continuous advancement of technology, it is believed that spunlace nonwovens will play a more important role in the field of wet wipes, satisfying people’s demand for high-quality wet wipes and promoting the sustainable development of the wet wipes industry.