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PP Melt Blown Fabric: Process Description and Why its Demand is Increasing in India

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The  melt blown process  i s a non-woven manufacturing system that involves the direct conversion of a polymer into continuous filaments. Development in this field of technology in the industrial area started around 1945. It is used to fabricate a type of textile known as  non-woven fabric  made from  polypropylene (PP) . Thus the name ‘ PP melt blown fabric ’. Usage of polypropylene increased because of its good air permeability, zero chemicals, and thermal bondage. It also possesses excellent bidirectional machine direction/cross direction tensile strength and tear properties. The  non-woven f a brics  are mechanically, thermally, or chemically bound together with material created from separate fibres of molten polymers forming a web-like fabric. Melt Blown Process Description A typical melt-blown process consists of the following elements: Extruder:  An extruder is a machine that extrudes metal, plastic or clay through a die. It is used in the ...

Why is the PP Melt Blown Filter Media considered the Best Fabric for Face Masks?

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  What is PP melt-blown fabric? Melt blown technology is an advanced fabrication method used to make non-woven fabrics that are fine yet strong, primarily used in air filtration products. The main components used to make this fabric include Polypropylene (PP) or thermoplastic polymer and thus the name PP melt-blown fabric or filter media.   Why is the PP melt blown filter media considered the best fabric for a mask? Pandemic has hit the world so hard that nowadays, masks have become a compulsory accessory. The face masks are used as protection from the virus, and thus it has to be made from the best materials. The experts now recommend a three-layered face mask to prevent the spread of the virus. PP melt blown non-woven fabric is considered the best fabric for a face mask.   The melt-blown PP Nonwoven Fabric for the mask is washable and has a cloth-like feel. It is not made from weaving or knitting like a traditional cloth. Their processes are mechanical, ...