Spunlace/Hydroentangled
Spunlace, also known as hydroentangled fabric, is a versatile nonwoven textile created by entangling fibers with high-pressure water jets, resulting in a soft, durable, and absorbent material.
About Spunlace/Hydroentangled
Spunlace fabric is produced through a wetlaid process where fibers, typically viscose and polyester, are entangled using jets of water. This method allows for the creation of a fabric that has a soft hand feel, high absorbency, and excellent drape. Due to its nonwoven nature, spunlace is often used in applications requiring a combination of strength and softness, such as medical textiles, wipes, and hygiene products.
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Medical & Wound Care
Its soft texture and strong absorbency make it ideal for surgical drapes, wound dressings, and disposable gowns. The hydroentangling process creates a lint-free surface that minimizes contamination risk, which is critical in sterile clinical environments.
Wipes & Hygiene Products
The combination of Viscose and Polyester fibers delivers exceptional liquid retention and gentle skin feel, making it the preferred choice for baby wipes, facial cleansing pads, and adult hygiene wipes used in everyday personal care routines.
Filtration & Geotextiles
Its entangled fiber structure creates a uniform, porous matrix well suited for filtering air, water, and industrial fluids. In Geotextile applications, it stabilizes soil, controls erosion, and manages drainage effectively across civil engineering and landscaping projects.
Care Instructions
Machine wash in warm water; do not bleach; tumble dry on low heat.
Additional Information
Spunlace fabrics are known for their softness and are often used in personal care products, such as facial wipes and baby wipes, due to their gentle touch on the skin.
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Made From These Fibers
Viscose
Regenerated cellulose fiber made from wood pulp, offering cotton-like comfort with silk-like drape.
Polyester
Synthetic polyester fiber offering durability, wrinkle resistance, and moisture-wicking properties with easy care characteristics.