---
type: "fabric"
name: "Wet-Laid Nonwoven"
slug: "wet-laid-nonwoven"
fabric_family: "nonwoven"
construction: "nonwoven(wetlaid)"
subtype: "nonwoven(wetlaid)"
typical_fibers:
  - "Viscose"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "40–150 g/m²"
price_tier: 2
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/wet-laid-nonwoven"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:34:51.216689+00:00"
---

# Wet-Laid Nonwoven

Wet-laid nonwoven fabric is a versatile textile made from fibers suspended in water and then bonded together, resulting in a soft, absorbent, and durable material.

- **Fabric Family**: Nonwoven
- **Construction**: Nonwoven Wetlaid
- **Subtype**: nonwoven(wetlaid)
- **Typical Fibers**: Viscose, Polyester
- **Weight**: 40–150 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.2–1 mm
- **Typical Width**: 160 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$ (2 of 5)

## About Wet-Laid Nonwoven

Wet-laid nonwoven fabrics are produced by dispersing fibers, typically viscose and polyester, in a water slurry. The fibers are then laid down onto a moving screen, where they are dewatered and bonded through various methods, such as heat or chemical bonding. This process results in a fabric that is soft to the touch, highly absorbent, and has a uniform structure. Wet-laid nonwovens are commonly used in applications requiring high absorbency, such as wipes, medical textiles, and filtration materials.

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 20 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 10 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- High Absorbency
- Lightweight
- Tear Resistant
- Biodegradable Options

## Common Finishes

- Antimicrobial Treatment
- Water Repellent Finish
- Softening Agents

## Common Applications

- Disposable Wipes
- Medical Gowns
- Surgical Drapes
- Filtration Media
- Geotextiles

## Common Uses in Detail

### Disposable Wipes

Its soft texture, high absorbency, and gentle feel against skin make it ideal for disposable wipes. The bonded fiber structure holds together when wet, ensuring effective cleaning performance for personal care, baby, and household applications without tearing or pilling.

### Filtration Media

The uniform fiber distribution achieved through the wet-laying process creates consistent pore structures, making it highly effective as filtration media. It is widely used in air and liquid filtration systems where reliable particle capture and structural integrity under flow pressure are essential.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold water with mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat.

- Machine Wash At 40°C
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low

## Additional Information

Wet-laid nonwovens are particularly valued in hygiene and medical applications due to their softness and absorbency. They can be engineered for specific performance characteristics depending on the end-use requirements.

- **Regional Names**: wet-laid fabric, nonwoven fabric
- **Sourcing Regions**: Asia, Europe, North America
- **Testing Standards**: ASTM D5034 (Tear Strength), AATCC 42 (Water Resistance), AATCC 79 (Absorbency)

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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