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Non-wovens

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====Application====
Non-woven materials are used in numerous applications, including:
=====Hygiene=====
* Baby diapers
* Feminine hygiene
* Wipes
* Bandages and wound dressings
=====Medical=====
* Isolation gowns
* Surgical gowns
* Surgical scrub suits
* Caps
=====Technical=====
* Roll roofing and shingle reinforcement
* Insulation backing
* Circuit board reinforcement
* Electrical insulation
=====Filter (chemistry)|Filters=====
* Gasoline, oil and air - including HEPA filtration
* Water, coffee, tea bag
=====Geotextiles=====
* Soil stabilizers and roadway underlayment
* Agriculture mulch
* Pond and canal water barriers
* Sand infiltration barrier for drainage tile
=====Other=====
* Carpet backing, primary and secondary
* Composites