What is the difference between hard and soft non-woven fabrics? Due to different production processes, the non-woven fabrics produced have varying degrees of softness and hardness. But the quality of a material cannot be judged solely based on its softness and hardness. Hard and soft materials are not related to quality, but there are differences between them:
Different production temperatures
The production temperature of soft non-woven fabric is high, while the production temperature of hard material is low.
Different properties
Acrylic non-woven fabric is a type of non-woven fabric made from polypropylene, which has excellent physical properties and chemical stability. The difference between its hard and soft properties is mainly reflected in its physical properties:
1. Hard acrylic non-woven fabric has a heavy weight, a stiff feel, and certain tensile and compressive properties; And soft acrylic non-woven fabric is light and soft, with a good hand feel, easy to fold, cut, and sew.
2. The surface of hard acrylic non-woven fabric is relatively smooth, not easy to adsorb dust, and easy to clean; The surface of soft acrylic non-woven fabric is slightly uneven and prone to dust adsorption, so attention should be paid when using and cleaning.
3. The color of hard acrylic non-woven fabric is relatively bright and has a certain glossiness; The color of soft acrylic non-woven fabric is relatively soft and more approachable.
Different characteristics
In addition to differences in physical properties, the hardness and softness of acrylic nonwoven fabrics also have the following characteristics:
1. Hard acrylic non-woven fabric has greater stability and durability, corrosion resistance, impact resistance, compression resistance, and is not easily deformed; However, the durability of soft acrylic non-woven fabric is relatively poor, and it is prone to deformation, pilling, and other issues.
2. Hard acrylic non-woven fabric is suitable for making products with high load-bearing and load-bearing performance requirements such as bags, boxes, baseboards, brackets, etc; Soft acrylic non-woven fabric is suitable for making clothing, household items, handmade products, etc.
3. The cost of hard acrylic non-woven fabric is relatively high, and the production difficulty is also relatively high; The production cost of soft acrylic non-woven fabric is relatively low, and the production difficulty is relatively small.
Different applications
There are also certain differences in the application of the hard and soft properties of acrylic non-woven fabrics:
1. Hard acrylic non-woven fabric is suitable for industrial, construction, packaging and other fields, such as the production of bags, large machine coverings, etc., with strong load-bearing capacity and stability; And soft acrylic non-woven fabric is suitable for medical, hygiene, home, clothing, DIY and other fields, such as masks, clothing linings, tight underwear, handmade bag making, etc.
2. The application field of hard acrylic non-woven fabric can meet some requirements with high load-bearing and stability parameters; The application fields of soft acrylic non-woven fabric are more extensive, which can meet some special requirements such as friction and softness.
Conclusion
Although there are certain differences between the hard and soft materials of acrylic non-woven fabrics, they each have their own unique advantages and application areas, and are gradually being widely used in various fields. When selecting materials, it is necessary to choose the differentiated characteristics of the two based on the actual needs of the product.
Dongguan Liansheng Non woven Technology Co., Ltd. was established in May 2020. It is a large-scale non-woven fabric production enterprise integrating research and development, production, and sales. It can produce various colors of PP spunbond non-woven fabrics with a width of less than 3.2 meters from 9 grams to 300 grams.
Post time: Jan-12-2025