Instead of being woven or knitted, nonwoven fabrics are created from fibers that are glued together mechanically, chemically, or thermally. Nonwovens are often made of viscose, polyethylene, polyester, and polypropylene, while cotton can be utilized to manufacture products with medical end-use. More @Wikipedia
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