Super Absorbent Fabrics Explained

Technical Absorbents has been designing, manufacturing and supplying super absorbent fabrics, fibres and yarns for over 30 years. Our SAF materials can be found in products across the globe, but what exactly are super absorbent fabrics, fibres and yarns? We aim to answer that question in this helpful article. We will also be talking about how to choose the right super-absorbent material for your product range or industry.

At Technical Absorbents we stock a wide range of SAF products on our shelves as well as having a team dedicated to creating bespoke fibres, fabrics and yarns. If we don’t have a super absorbent material for you, our expert team is on hand to discuss your requirements. Get in touch today at +44 (0)1472 245200 or by email at info@exploresaf.com.

What are Super Absorbent Fabrics?

Simply put, super-absorbent fabrics, fibres and yarns are materials that have been specifically designed to absorb large volumes of liquids. They are used across a variety of industries including medical, filtration, food packaging, hygiene and structural waterproofing to name but a few, however, the possibilities for Super Absorbents are almost limitless.

You can find our products in day-to-day items such as sanitary towels, wound care dressings and food pads, as well as in more niche products such as oil/water separators.

If you are developing a product that requires super absorbents then why not reach out to Technical Absorbents today!

Types Of Super Absorbent Fabrics

There are many different varieties of super absorbent fabrics available to choose from at Technical Absorbents, each type has its benefits and can be best suited to a specific task. Let’s discuss some of the main fabric types.

Airlaid Non-Woven Fabrics

Airlaid fabric is a non-woven material created by air-laying fibres onto a web-like structure. This creates an end product that is capable of absorbing many times its weight in liquid and locking it away inside its core.

Benefits:

High Absorbency: Airlaid fabrics are known for their exceptional absorbency, making them ideal for applications such as hygiene products (e.g., feminine care products and sanitary towels).
Softness: They often have a soft and fluffy texture, providing comfort to users.

Customisable: Airlaid fabrics can be engineered to meet specific absorbency requirements by adjusting fibre types and densities. At Technical Absorbents we can achieve airlaid materials with up to 60% SAF™ Fibre content, between 70-1,000gsm.

You can browse our Super Absorbent airlaid non-woven fabrics here.

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