Melt-blown nonwoven fabrics have generally the same applications as other nonwoven fabric products. The main uses of melt-blown nonwovens and other innovative approaches are as follows.
1. Filtration
The porous nonwoven melt-blown fabrics can be used in the filtration of gaseous as well as liquid materials. These applications include water treatment, masks, air conditioning filter, etc.
2. Sorbents
Nonwovens are capable to retain liquids several times of their own weight. For instance, polypropylene nonwovens are ideal to recollect oil contaminations.
3. Hygiene products
The high sorption efficiency of melt-blown nonwovens can be exploited in disposable diapers, sanitary napkins and other feminine hygiene products as well.
4. Apparels
The good thermal insulation properties, the barrier behavior against fluids combined with breathability make melt-blown nonwovens a great choice for apparels even in harsh environments.