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12:03, 27 September 2013 Non-woven materials are used in numerous applications, including:
=====Hygiene=====
* Baby diapers
* Feminine hygiene
* Adult incontinence products
* Wipes
* Bandages and wound dressings
=====Medical=====
* Isolation gowns
* Surgical gowns
* Surgical drapes and covers
* Surgical scrub suits
* Caps
=====Technical=====
* Roll roofing and shingle reinforcement
* Insulation backing
* Battery electrode separators
* Vinyl flooring reinforcement
* Plastic surface reinforcement (veils)
* Wall coverings
* Honeycomb structural components
* Ceiling tile facings
* Circuit board reinforcement
* Electrical insulation
=====Geotextiles=====
* Soil stabilizers and roadway underlayment
* Agriculture mulch
* Pond and canal water barriers
* Sand infiltration barrier for drainage tile
=====Other=====
* Carpet backing (primary and secondary)
* Composites
** Marine sail laminates
** Table cover laminates
* Backing/Stabilizer for machine embroidery
* Thermal insulation (fiberglass quilting/batting)
* Pillows, cushions, and upholstery padding
* Batting in quilts or comforters
* Consumer and medical face masks
* Tarps, tenting and transportation (lumber, steel) wrapping
* Disposable clothing (foot coverings, coveralls)