The particular set of properties that a non-woven fabric may have is dependent upon the combination of factors in its production. Each different type of non-woven will consist of different characteristics.
The range of characteristics include
1.The appearance of non-woven fabrics may be paper like, felt like, or similar to that of woven fabrics.
2.They may have a soft, resilient hand, or they may be hard, stiff or broadly with little pliability.
3.They may be as thin as thin tissue paper or many times thicker.
4.They may also be translucent or opaque.
5.Their porosity may range from low tear and burst strength to very high tensile strength.
6.They may be fabricated by gluing, heat bonding or sewing.
7.The drapability of this type of fabrics varies from goof to none at all.
8.Some fabrics have excellent launderability; others have none. Some may be dry-cleaned.
Refrence for this article was taken from INDA, Assciation of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry website.