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nonwoven

American

[non-woh-vuhn] / nɒnˈwoʊ vən /

adjective

(of a fabric) made of fibers autogenously bonded through the action of a chemical agent or heating device, or adhering by means of resinous substances.

Etymology

Origin of nonwoven

First recorded in 1940–45; non- + woven

Example Sentences

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Apple said the cloth was made of a nonwoven microfiber but declined to elaborate.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2021

N95s are made of nonwoven, melt-blown polypropylene, Marr said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2021

The company then sells the product to clients that turn it into a nonwoven fabric, which medical manufacturers ultimately use to make face masks, medical gowns and even disinfectant wipes, among other items.

From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2020

Its nonwoven facility in Neenah that supplies components to the Cold Spring plant is also slated to close.

From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2018

Monsanto is testing synthetic fibers and nonwoven fabrics, while IBM�the biggest employer, with 3,500 workers�is checking out new computer systems and programs.

From Time Magazine Archive

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