nonwoven

adjective

non·​wo·​ven ˌnän-ˈwō-vən How to pronounce nonwoven (audio)
1
: made of fibers held together by interlocking or bonding (as by chemical or thermal means) : not woven, knitted, or felted
nonwoven fabric
2
: made of nonwoven fabric
a nonwoven dress
nonwoven noun

Examples of nonwoven in a Sentence

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If cotton items aren’t suitable for new textiles, they can be recycled into nonwoven goods or other non-textile products. Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024 This strategy propels our sustainable growth, steering us confidently toward our vision of leading the transition toward an eco-conscious textile and nonwoven industry. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2024 It is made with plastic or nonwoven fibers like polypropylene or polyethylene. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024 Today, circular streams for cotton-heavy garments like denim include mechanical and chemical recycling to create new textiles and nonwoven products. Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nonwoven 

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of nonwoven was in 1945

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“Nonwoven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonwoven. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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nonwoven

adjective
non·​woven
(ˈ)nän-ˈwō-vən
1
: made of fibers held together by interlocking or bonding (as by chemical means) but not woven
nonwoven fabric
2
: made of nonwoven fabric
a nonwoven dress
nonwoven noun
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