---
type: "fabric"
name: "Meltblown Nonwoven"
slug: "meltblown-nonwoven"
fabric_family: "nonwoven"
construction: "nonwoven(spunbond)"
subtype: "nonwoven(spunbond)"
typical_fibers:
  - "Polypropylene"
weight_gsm: "20–80 g/m²"
price_tier: 2
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/meltblown-nonwoven"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:17:25.302742+00:00"
---

# Meltblown Nonwoven

Meltblown nonwoven fabric is a lightweight, highly porous material primarily made from polypropylene, known for its excellent filtration properties and softness.

- **Fabric Family**: Nonwoven
- **Construction**: Nonwoven Spunbond
- **Subtype**: nonwoven(spunbond)
- **Typical Fibers**: Polypropylene
- **Weight**: 20–80 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.2–0.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 160 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$ (2 of 5)

## About Meltblown Nonwoven

Meltblown nonwoven fabric is created through a process where thermoplastic polymers are melted and extruded through fine nozzles, forming microfibers that are then collected on a moving belt. This results in a fabric that is soft, lightweight, and has a high surface area, making it ideal for applications requiring filtration and barrier properties. It is commonly used in medical masks, air filters, and insulation materials due to its ability to trap small particles.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 0
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 0

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 0
- **Courses per Inch**: 0

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 50 CFM
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 30

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: soft, non-textured
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Filtering
- Lightweight
- Breathable

## Common Finishes

- Antimicrobial Treatment
- Hydrophobic Treatment

## Common Applications

- Medical Masks
- Air Filtration
- Protective Clothing
- Insulation Materials
- Geotextiles

## Common Uses in Detail

### Medical Masks & Respirators

Its ultrafine fiber structure creates a dense yet breathable barrier that effectively captures airborne particles, bacteria, and droplets, making it the critical middle filtration layer in surgical masks and N95 respirators used across healthcare settings worldwide.

### Air Filtration Systems

Its highly porous microfiber matrix traps fine dust, allergens, and pollutants with exceptional efficiency, making it a preferred media in HVAC filters, air purifiers, and industrial ventilation systems where clean airflow and reliable particle capture are essential.

## Care Instructions

Meltblown nonwoven fabrics can be machine washed on a gentle cycle. Avoid harsh chemicals and high heat.

- Machine Wash Warm
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Low
- Do Not Dry Clean

## Additional Information

Meltblown nonwoven is particularly valued in healthcare settings for its ability to filter out bacteria and viruses, making it essential in the production of personal protective equipment (PPE).

- **Regional Names**: Meltblown fabric
- **Sourcing Regions**: Asia, North America, Europe
- **Testing Standards**: ASTM F2100, ASTM D737, ISO 9073-1

## Fibers in This Fabric

- Polypropylene

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