TAPPI TIP 1205-02: Cotton in Nonwovens is a technical reference on the use of cotton in nonwoven products. It reviews cotton growth, harvesting, ginning, classing, fiber morphology, physical properties, bleaching, and the selection of cotton fibers for nonwoven applications.
The document explains dry-laid, wet-laid, and polymer-laid web formation methods, along with mechanical, chemical, and thermal bonding techniques. It also discusses carding, air laying, needle punching, stitch bonding, spunlacing, resin bonding, thermal point bonding, fiber selection criteria, processing considerations, and end uses including wipes, medical products, hygiene products, filter media, insulation, geotextiles, apparel, and home furnishings.
Application Scope: Suitable for textile and nonwoven manufacturers, fiber suppliers, product developers, process engineers, quality professionals, and technical teams evaluating cotton for absorbent, medical, personal care, durable, and industrial nonwoven products.
