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Interlining & interfacings
The purpose interlining is to add warmth, body and drape to a garment, while the purpose of interfacing is to provide structure. Nonwoven fabrics are believed to improve the fit and overall look of a garment. Nonwoven fabrics can also help to improve the durability of a garment.
TCAS Recommendation: Needlepunched nonwoven, Carded thermalbonded nonwoven, Stitchbonding type Maliwatt nonwoven
Shoe lining & insoles
Nonwoven fabrics play important roles on the production of shoes. The reason shoe manufacturers use nonwoven fabrics as shoe lining & insoles is to cut costs. Nonwoven fabrics are guaranteed to be cheaper than other material.
TCAS Recommendation: Needlepunched nonwoven, Carded thermalbonded nonwoven, Stitchbonding type Maliwatt nonwoven
Underwear, bras & shoulder pads
Foams are usually used for padding on underwear, bras & shoulder pad. Due to the environmental awareness, more nonwoven fabrics are used. Nonwoven fabrics can be made very dense or soft, thick or thin, while maintaining good padding effects.
TCAS Recommendation: Needlepunched nonwoven, Carded thermalbonded nonwoven, Airlaid nonwoven