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1. DEPARTMENT OF GARMENT TECHNOLOGY
ADVANCED APPAREL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
BY: SIYOUM NEGASH MSC IN GARMENT TECHNOLOGY
S.TO Dr. Merertu Wakuma (PhD)
April 2/2023
NONWOVEN FABRICS USED IN APPAREL | siyoum negash
A
REVIEW
ON
NONWOVEN FABRICS USED IN
APPAREL

2. A. Description of the Study - What was the purpose of the research? - Why is the research
being conducted & why is it considered significant? - Were the research questions,
objectives or hypothesis (es) clearly stated?
Purpose or objectives this has become possible due to the research and development in
the properties of nonwoven fabrics.
Unlike traditional fabric manufacturing process where fibers are converted into the yarn
and then weaved to form a fabric, nonwoven fabrics are directly obtained from fibers.
A nonwoven material offers number of advantages over traditional fabrics, cost savings
being the most obvious.
B. Literature Evaluation - Does the literature review seem thorough & recent (within the
last 5 years)? - Does the content of the literature review relate directly to the research
problem?
Yes it is
C. Conceptual Framework - Does the research use a theoretical and/or conceptual model?
- Does the model guides the research and seem appropriate? Nonwoven fabrics are one of
the oldest and simplest textile fabrics. Its classic example is felt. The first well
documented discovery of felt dates back 3500-3000 BC. It was made from hairs of
various animals. The term “Nonwoven fabrics” was applied to new modern techniques,
which were totally based on new principles, by U.S.A. in 1965. “Non woven fabrics” is
being defined into different ways by different literatures; the term defined by “Textile
oregano” in 1965 is as follows:
D. Method and Design - Describe the study design – is it appropriate? - How was the
research conducted? (The study procedure itself) & data collected - Were the subject’s
rights protected?
APPLICATION OF NONWOVEN IN APPARELS
The properties of nonwoven varies from crisp to fluid, soft to harsh, strong to extremely weak.
Due to the vast variation in fabrics properties it has application in geoc textiles, nappies, filters,
bags, etc. shown in Table 1, out of total nonwoven fabrics only 1% is utilized for apparel
application.

3. E. ANALYSIS - How were the data analyzed? - Do the selected statistical tests appear
appropriate? - Were the results significant?
Apart from the normal manufacturing of Nonwovens, there are various methods to produce
nonwovens fabrics with value addition specifically for apparel purpose. Some of the nonwoven
fabrics developed with various fibers and value addition are as mentioned below out of which
one is discussed at large:
 Cotton-polyester blended nonwoven fabric
 Polyester nonwoven fabric
 Silk nonwoven fabric
 Wool nonwoven fabric
 Polyester durable nonwoven fabric
COMPARISION:
Nonwoven composite fabrics can be compared with woven fabrics in three distinct manners viz.
1) Considering Manufacturing Process
Fig. Process sequence

4. 2) Considering Properties
Here properties of Nonwoven fabrics as well as Nonwoven composites are compared with
woven fabrics.
 Breaking Strength Air Permeability
 Tear Strength Thermal Properties
 Fabric Stretch Moisture Absorbance
 Abrasion Resistance
 Fabric Weight
 Fabric Thickness
3) Considering Other Factors
Thus we get following advantages over woven fabrics considering other factors Nonwoven
fabrics do not ravel; therefore, seams do not need to be surged, making it easy to incorporate
shaped hemlines into the garment design. Seams within the garments also do not require
finishing. Nonwoven fabrics are easy to cut and offer a wider range of design than woven
fabrics.
CONCLUSION
The possible end-use applications are rather unlimited and non-woven fabrics could be a
potential input in the areas of inner lining for warm garments, head wears, ties, garments and
blankets. Now a day’s attempt being made by various institutions and industries to develop this
new trend of apparels which can lead to the people acceptation in relation with cost and comfort
of the fabrics. This will prove to be an important step in improvement in standard of living of
peoples.
REFERENCES
Satyajeet Chaudhari, Aadhar Mandot, Patel Milin & Matharu Karansingh
(Browser)
1. Apparel - Definition of Clothing, www.Apparelsearch.com
2. www.riter.com
3. Durable nonwoven garment exhibiting recoverable extensibility, www.FreePatentsOnline.com
4. Future of Fabrics – Nonwoven, www.fibre2fashion.com
5. Silk non-woven fabrics - a potential trend setter, www.fibre2fashion.com