Nonwovens in Automotive Applications

This paper deals with the various fibers used in nonwoven materials. It describes where and why they are used in automobiles.

Included are the history of some products, requirements and test methods of a needled material as well as a glossary of applicable automotive terms.

Typical automotive uses are described in more detail. There is also a brief outline of what might be seen in the future from a fiber, manufacturing or application point of view.