---
type: "fabric"
name: "Spunbond Nonwoven"
slug: "spunbond-nonwoven"
fabric_family: "nonwoven"
construction: "nonwoven(spunbond)"
subtype: "nonwoven(spunbond)"
typical_fibers:
  - "Polypropylene"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "30–150 g/m²"
price_tier: 2
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/spunbond-nonwoven"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:29:00.187163+00:00"
---

# Spunbond Nonwoven

Spunbond nonwoven fabric is a lightweight, durable material made from continuous filaments of synthetic fibers, primarily polypropylene or polyester, bonded together through thermal or mechanical processes.

- **Fabric Family**: Nonwoven
- **Construction**: Nonwoven Spunbond
- **Subtype**: nonwoven(spunbond)
- **Typical Fibers**: Polypropylene, Polyester
- **Weight**: 30–150 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.2–1 mm
- **Typical Width**: 160 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$ (2 of 5)

## About Spunbond Nonwoven

Spunbond nonwoven fabric is created by extruding thermoplastic polymers into continuous filaments, which are then laid down in a web and bonded through heat and pressure. This process results in a fabric that is lightweight, strong, and resistant to tearing. Spunbond fabrics are commonly used in applications requiring durability and breathability, such as medical gowns, geotextiles, and disposable products.

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 50 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 10 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Lightweight
- Tear Resistant
- Breathable

## Common Finishes

- Antimicrobial Treatment
- UV Stabilization
- Water Repellency

## Common Applications

- Medical Gowns
- Face Masks
- Geotextiles
- Packaging Materials
- Hygiene Products

## Common Uses in Detail

### Medical & Hygiene

Its barrier properties and lightweight breathability make it ideal for disposable medical gowns, face masks, and hygiene products like diapers. The fabric resists fluid penetration while remaining comfortable against skin, meeting strict sanitary standards in healthcare and personal care environments.

### Geotextiles & Packaging

Valued for its tensile strength and resistance to moisture and soil, it is widely used in ground stabilization, drainage filtration, and erosion control. In packaging, its tear resistance and light weight make it a cost-effective alternative to traditional woven or paper materials.

## Care Instructions

Machine washable; do not use bleach. Tumble dry on low heat to maintain fabric integrity.

- Machine Wash At 60°C
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low

## Additional Information

Spunbond nonwoven fabrics are highly versatile and can be engineered for specific applications by adjusting fiber types, weights, and finishes.

- **Regional Names**: Spunbond, SMS (Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond)
- **Sourcing Regions**: Asia (China, India), Europe (Italy, Germany), North America (USA)
- **Testing Standards**: ASTM D5034 (Tear Strength), ASTM D751 (Hydrostatic Head), AATCC 42 (Water Resistance)

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester.md)

## Similar Fabrics

- [Craft Felt](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/craft-felt.md) — Nonwoven
- [Meltblown Nonwoven](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/meltblown-nonwoven.md) — Nonwoven
- [Needle-Punched Felt](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/needle-punched-felt.md) — Nonwoven
- [SMMS Nonwoven](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/smms-nonwoven.md) — Nonwoven
- [SMS Nonwoven](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/sms-nonwoven.md) — Nonwoven

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