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What are the factors that affect the growth rate of non-woven fabrics?

Update:08 Oct
All factors that affect the growth of man-made fibers can more or less affect the textiles made of man-made fibers, among which non-woven textiles have the greatest impact. Population growth factors have less impact on non-woven fabrics than other textiles used for apparel. But if one considers the important application of nonwovens in baby diapers, population growth is also an important factor. The replacement of natural fibers has a greater impact on textiles, but has little impact on non-woven fabrics, because the production of non-woven fabrics basically depends on man-made fibers.
Commercial development of man-made fibers and professional application of non-woven fabrics: Due to the establishment of international economic treaties, the trade in microfibers, composite fibers, biodegradable fibers and new polyester fibers has grown. This has a great impact on non-woven fabrics, but has little impact on apparel and knitted textiles. Substitution of textiles and other items: This includes substitution by non-woven textiles, knitted textiles, plastic films, polyurea foam, wood pulp, leather, etc. This is determined by the cost and performance requirements that the product needs to have. The introduction of new, more economical and efficient production processes: namely, various articles made from polymers, the application of new competitive non-woven fabrics, and the introduction of special fibers and additives for non-woven textiles.
The three major fibers used in the production of nonwovens are polypropylene fibers (62% of the total), polyester fibers (24% of the total) and viscose fibers (8% of the total). Between 1970 and 1985, viscose fiber was the most used in the production of non-woven fabrics. Between 2000 and 2005, in the field of sanitary absorbent materials and medical textiles, the application of polypropylene fibers and polyester fibers began to dominate. In the early non-woven production market, nylon was used in a large amount, and since 1998, the use of acrylic fibers began to rise, especially in the field of artificial leather manufacturing.
There are many large-scale projects in various constructions in China, such as the Three Gorges Project, Xiaolangdi Project, environmental protection project, western development, infrastructure construction, etc., which will greatly promote the development of geotextiles, filter materials, waterproof materials, and packaging materials. Consumption. In addition, the increase in the income of domestic consumers will also strongly stimulate the consumption of various hygienic absorbent products, air filter materials, medical and health products, and labor insurance and sports products. Therefore, China's non-woven industry still has great growth potential in the future.