AUTOMOTIVE
Headliners and flooring
Nonwoven fabric provides support, structure in headliners overhead system and carpet & flooring systems. It is easy to mould and can be shaped efficiently. Nonwoven fabric improves structural rigidity and offers significant weight saving compared to other material.
TCAS Recommendation: Needlepunched nonwoven, Carded thermalbonded nonwoven
Seating
Different variety of nonwoven can be used on seating internal components. Nonwoven fabric gives seating comfort by adding support and isolation to spring. Airlaid nonwoven has a good padding effect yet very elastic and flexible, thus a perfect foam replacement due to more economical prize.
TCAS Recommendation: Needlepunched nonwoven, Stitchbonding type Maliwatt nonwoven, Carded thermalbonded nonwoven, Airlaid nonwoven
Interior components
Common use of nonwoven on automotive interior component is sound absorber. Nonwoven fabric can be engineered to be very dense in order to absorb engine and road noise. At the same time, it serves as a good insulation to provide comfort while travelling.
TCAS Recommendation: Needlepunched nonwoven, Carded thermalbonded nonwoven, Airlaid nonwoven