Understanding Non-Woven Fabric
Non-woven fabric is created from web structures formed by bonding separate fibers and molten plastic film. This process involves mechanically, thermally, or chemically perforating the film to produce porous sheets, eliminating the need for traditional weaving or knitting to convert fibers into yarn.
Composition and Recyclability
While non-woven fabrics contain a small percentage of oil-based materials, their composition varies depending on the required strength. Most non-woven fabrics are recyclable after use when processed through proper treatment facilities, making them a more environmentally friendly option.
Applications
Non-woven fabric is particularly valuable in industries such as healthcare, education, and hospitality, where products are often disposable and used frequently. Its diverse functionalities include:
Durability: Withstands wear and tear.
Absorbency: Effectively absorbs liquids.
Liquid Repellence: Resists moisture penetration.
Resilience and Stretch: Maintains shape and flexibility.
Strength: Offers high tensile strength.
Flame Retardancy: Provides safety against fire.
Washability: Can be easily cleaned.
Cushioning and Insulation: Offers thermal and acoustic insulation.
Filtration: Acts as a bacterial barrier and maintains sterility.
These properties make non-woven fabric suitable for a wide range of applications, from medical supplies to home furnishings and consumer goods.
Material Composition
Non-woven fabrics can mimic the appearance, texture, and strength of woven materials, providing a versatile solution for various uses. The primary raw materials include:
Polypropylene (PP): A recyclable thermoplastic known for its chemical resistance, commonly used across many products.
Polyethylene (HDPE): Easily recyclable and widely utilized in various applications.
Polyester (PET): Can be recycled either chemically or mechanically. This involves washing plastic bottles, shredding them, and converting them back into polyester chips for fiber production.
Innovative Recycling
Recently, new recycling procedures for polyester have been discovered, enhancing the sustainability of non-woven fabrics. For example, a groundbreaking method was introduced in Hong Kong in August 2019, which improves the efficiency of recycling PET materials.
Conclusion
With its impressive functionality, recyclability, and adaptability, non-woven fabric represents a significant advancement in sustainable materials, making it an excellent choice for a variety of industries. By choosing non-woven products, you contribute to a more sustainable future while benefiting from high-quality performance.
New Repeated Recycling Procedure for Polyester
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Woven bags are reusable and recyclable. However, it takes more energy to make them, in turn, making them less environmentally friendly. Although new technology and automation machines are slowly increasing their energy efficiency, they still are not the most environmentally friendly bags available on the market. However, non-woven bags were firstly manufactured in China and from spun-bond non-woven polypropylene (PP) cloth. This material looks feels like cloth, but it doesn’t need to be woven, making them a far better choice when it comes to our environment and planet. The main benefits and features of using this material:
100% recyclable
Bio-degradable and can burn without toxic contaminants
No PVC coating or water used in the manufacturing process
More durability means they are more reusable
Screen printing and heat transfer full-color printing available
Competitive pricing
Lightweight
Strong
Pack-able or fold-able
Liquid repellent
Washable
Air-permeable
The list is endless
Non-woven bags used by a wide range of businesses today. Grocers stores, department stores, gift shops, bottle shops, promotional companies, and many more.Non-woven bags are one of the most environmentally friendly bags in the market place today. They have great versatile, strength and practicality.
Trends Now :
The repercussions of using plastic bags are well-known worldwide, they are solid waste, pollutants that remain in landfills waste sites, as well as clogging drains, and filling our oceans, this is an epidemic worldwide.
Many companies, individuals, are reverting to the recyclable paper bag. There are limitations in this recycling process with paper, as we can only implement this a few times. Some paper bags are not reusable, and the recycling process goes on.
Unfortunately, cutting down trees is inevitable to make paper, which threatens the planet’s future and air quality. However, at Fantec Bags, we always prefer to make our paper bags out of the recycled paper pulp, even though we still use virgin pulp, thus reducing deforesting, as the paper is also a great choice, as its bio-degradable. We also use virgin pulp from sustainable forestry management to help support our environment.
When it comes to Non-Woven Bags, there exist a lot of diversity. One can use a lot of different handles, surface finishes, pp lamination, and with different printing techniques.
Different color handles and fabric.
We can even print on the handles, or laminate them.
Different surface finishes and printing.
Different thickness of fabric gsm, for strength.
Hand sewing.
Ultra-sonic hot sealing.
Customize sides with tubing, different color tubing, no tubing.
Side walls can come in different widths, on no walls.
If you are interested in Non-Woven Bags to promote your own business, or to get a sample made, email [email protected] for information and price.
Non-Woven bags are strong and durable, act as a billboard for your branding image.
This non-woven bag has flat cotton handles, giving an upscale feel and look. The handles are very strong, comfortable when carrying heavier loads.
This bag is finished with a glossy PP laminate print film finish, making it very appealing and vibrant. This whole bag has been sewn, with tubing on the outer side edges, X stitching on the handles for extra strength, and the non-woven fabric is 100 gsm.
Fantec bags can customize the bag to suit your needs.
This non-woven bag has flat cotton handles, giving an upscale feel and look. The handles are very strong, comfortable when carrying heavier loads.
This bag is finished with a glossy PP laminate print film finish, making it very appealing and vibrant. This whole bag has been sewn, with tubing on the outer side edges, X stitching on the handles for extra strength, and the non-woven fabric is 100 gsm.
Fantec bags can customize the bag to suit your needs.
This non-woven bag has flat cotton handles, giving an upscale feel and look. The handles are very strong, comfortable when carrying heavier loads.
This bag is finished with a glossy PP laminate print film finish, making it very appealing and vibrant. This whole bag has been sewn, with tubing on the outer side edges, X stitching on the handles for extra strength, and the non-woven fabric is 100 gsm.
Fantec bags can customize the bag to suit your needs.
Polyester handles also provide a similar feel as the cotton handles, but not quite as gentle as the cotton handles, especially under load. However, the polyester rope handles have far more strength than the cotton handles, and better when it comes to carrying heavier loads. There is a wide range of handles and colors to choose from for your bags. You can customize the handles further by printing your logo on them.
This non-woven bag has flat cotton handles, giving an upscale feel and look. The handles are very strong, comfortable when carrying heavier loads.
This bag is finished with a glossy PP laminate print film finish, making it very appealing and vibrant. This whole bag has been sewn, with tubing on the outer side edges, X stitching on the handles for extra strength, and the non-woven fabric is 100 gsm.
Fantec bags can customize the bag to suit your needs.
This Non-Woven bag has flat handles, made with the same Glossy PP Laminate material as the bag. However, the handles are still very strong but do not feel comfortable as cotton handles and not as strong. This bag is finished with a glossy PP laminate print film, thus making it very appealing and vibrant. This whole bag has been sewn, with tubing on the outer side edges and straight stitching on the handles. The non-woven fabric is 100 gsm.
Fantec bags can customize the bag to suit your needs.
This Non-Woven bag has flat handles, made with the same Glossy PP Laminate material as the bag. However, the handles are still very strong but do not feel comfortable as cotton handles and not as strong. This bag is finished with a glossy PP laminate print film, thus making it very appealing and vibrant. This whole bag has been sewn, with tubing on the outer side edges and straight stitching on the handles. The non-woven fabric is 100 gsm.
Fantec bags can customize the bag to suit your needs.
This Non-Woven bag is in a matt finish. The material of the handle is the same as the bag, which provides a great feel making them strong and durable.
They can carry heavy loads, and we recommend X stitching, where the handles join to the bag for extra strength, especially carrying wine bottles. There is a wide range of handles and colors to choose from for your bags. You can customize the handles further by printing your logo on them
This Non-Woven bag is in a matt finish. The material of the handle is the same as the bag, which provides a great feel making them strong and durable.
They can carry heavy loads, and we recommend X stitching, where the handles join to the bag for extra strength, especially carrying wine bottles. However, this bag has straight stitching only, which is quite strong, but X stitching is more preferred for wine bottles. There is a wide range of handles and colors to choose from for your bags. You can customize the handles further by printing your logo on them.
This Non-Woven bag has flat handles, made with the same PP Laminate material as the bag. However, the handles are still very strong but do not feel comfortable as cotton handles, nor as strong. This bag is finished with PP laminate print film, thus making it very appealing and vibrant. This whole bag has been sewn, with tubing on the outer side edges and X stitching on the handles, adding extra strength. The non-woven fabric is 100 gsm.
Fantec bags can customize the bag to suit your needs.There is a wide range of handles and colors to choose from for your bags. You can customize the handles further by printing your logo on them.
Our Heavy Duty Non-Woven bag with PP Laminated Handles, provides a nice feel to the handles, and they are quite strong durable. They can carry heavy loads, even with the standard stitching or sewing.
However, the heavy-duty bags are wider and have extra handle length, with an upper-body band for extra support, made from the same material as the bag, giving extra strength for heavier loads.
Where the X stitching on the handles joins them onto the tote bag, giving it strength. Fantec bag handles are available in different colors, and one can customize them further by printing them.
Non-Woven bag, with NO PP Lamination, using handles made from the same material as the bag. Giving the handles a soft feel, yet, strong and durable.
The bags can carry heavy loads, even with standard stitching or sewing. However, X stitching on handles, where it joins to the tote bag, gives extra strength. Fantec bags and handles are available in different colors, and one can also customize them further by printing them.
Non-Woven bag with PP Lamination, but with no lamination on the handles, provides a softer feel, they are quite strong and durable. They carry heavy loads, even with the standard stitching or sewing.
However, with X stitching on the handle, joined onto the tote bag, it will give it that extra strength.
Fantec bags and handles are available in different colors, and one can also customize them further by printing them.
This Non-Woven bag is known as hot sealed or ultrasonic heat sealing which, is the most cost-efficient way and the most commonly used procedure. The bags are lower in cost, as made by automation machinery, compared to the sewn Non-Woven Bags. The handles are generally the same as the bag, making them quite durable and comfortable.
Please watch our video on the Ultrasonic bag process.
This Non-Woven bag is known as hot sealed or ultrasonic heat sealing which, is the most cost-efficient way and the most commonly used procedure. The bags are lower in cost, as made by automation machinery, compared to the sewn Non-Woven Bags. The handles are generally the same as the bag, making them quite durable and comfortable.
Please watch our video on the Ultrasonic bag process.
RPET Non-Woven bags, made from Recycled PET plastic bottles. They are just as strong as the non-woven fabric.
The fabric looks similar, other than pattern, making the bags the same as non- woven bags, other than the procedure in which we make the RPET fabric. Please see our RPET fabric description below.
Non Woven bag with PP Laminated Handles provides the a great feel, they are quite strong and durable. They can carry heavy loads even with the standard stitching or sewing. However, with the X stitching on the handle where it is joined onto the tote bag will give it that extra re-assurance of strength. Fantec bags and handles are available in different colors, one can also customize them further by printing them.
RPET Non-Woven bags, made from Recycled PET plastic bottles. They are just as strong as the non-woven fabric.
The fabric looks similar, other than pattern, making the bags the same as non- woven bags, other than the procedure in which we make the RPET fabric. Please see our RPET fabric description below.
Standard non-woven material, has perforated holes in it, like a diamond shape.
RPET non-woven bag material is a square checked pattern and made from Recycled PET plastic bottles.
Printing Methods for RPET and Non-Woven Bags at Fantec
At Fantec Bags, we utilize advanced printing techniques for our RPET and non-woven bags, making them excellent promotional tools. Many companies choose to give these bags as gifts or sell them at the counter for customer convenience. They are popular for promotional sales events, seminars, workshops, and are increasingly found in retail stores.
With our customizable printing options, we cater to various needs, helping to enhance your company’s brand visibility. These reusable bags provide ongoing exposure, making them a smart choice for any promotional strategy.
Printing Methods:
Silkscreen Printing:
This method uses a stencil screen for each color applied to the bags. The screen is permeable in the design area, allowing paint to seep through onto the fabric. It’s ideal for bold designs and is commonly used for both rPET and non-woven bags.
Watermarking:
Named after the waterborne elastomeric paste used as a printing medium, this technique is common in textile printing. It involves mixing paste with water and applying it without chemicals or solvents. The result is a strong, odorless print with excellent dyeing power, coverage, and water resistance.
Heat Transfer Printing:
This involves printing images and text onto heat transfer film or paper and then transferring the designs onto the bags using heat. It’s suitable for small areas and allows for high-quality images but can be more expensive than other methods.
PP Lamination:
For a more polished look and enhanced brand image, we recommend PP lamination on both rPET and non-woven bags. This can come in a glossy or matte finish, adding durability and aesthetic appeal.
Gravure Printing:
This method involves two steps: printing images and text onto a film, which is then laminated onto the bag material. Gravure printing is excellent for large-area color patterns, offering exquisite detail and durability. However, the composite film used may conflict with environmental concerns due to its degradation challenges.
Overall, these printing methods enhance both rPET and non-woven bags, providing companies with effective branding opportunities while maintaining functionality and style.