Felt and nonwovens

cpc code 2792 covers the production of felt and nonwoven fabrics, which are essential materials used in a wide range of industries. These versatile materials find applications in areas such as clothing, home furnishings, automotive components, and industrial filtration. The felt and nonwovens industry plays a crucial role in the broader textile and manufacturing sectors, providing crucial inputs that enable the production of a diverse array of consumer and industrial products.

The production of felt and nonwoven fabrics typically involves a process of matting, condensing, and bonding fibers together without the use of weaving or knitting. This can be achieved through mechanical, chemical, or thermal processes, or a combination of these methods. Key techniques include needle-punching, thermal bonding, and chemical bonding, which help to create the desired fabric properties and characteristics.

The felt and nonwovens industry relies on a range of raw materials, including natural fibers such as wool, cotton, and silk, as well as synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, and polypropylene. Specialized machinery, such as carding machines, needle-punching equipment, and thermal bonding units, are also essential inputs for the production of these materials. Additionally, various chemical additives and binders may be used to enhance the properties and performance of the final products.

The felt and nonwoven fabrics produced under cpc code 2792 are utilized in a variety of end-use applications. These materials are commonly used in the manufacture of 1411 Clothing, 3101 Furniture, 2930 Automotive parts and accessories, and 2120 Pharmaceutical preparations. The outputs of this industry also serve as inputs for other related codes, such as 1392 Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel, 2219 Manufacture of other rubber products, and 2221 Manufacture of plastic plates, sheets, tubes and profiles.