Hydrophilic vs Hydrophobic Nonwoven: What's the Difference?
Hydrophilic vs hydrophobic nonwoven — Olefins Pakistan supplies both hydrophilic nonwoven and hydrophobic nonwoven fabric PP spunbond 10-80 GSM for hygiene and medical — see nonwovens for hygiene and what is nonwoven. Olefins Pakistan ex-stock Karachi as per product portfolio and TDS per product — new guides: spunbond fabric, polypropylene nonwoven, face mask meltblown, spunbond vs spunmelt, shopping bags, interlining nonwoven.
What is Hydrophilic Nonwoven Fabric?
Hydrophilic nonwoven is PP spunbond that absorbs liquid — contact angle <90° — strike-through <3 sec as per WSP 70.3 — treated with hydrophilic masterbatch 1.5-3% during extrusion — see spunbond fabric and GSM guide and hygiene. Soft 10-35 GSM white for diaper topsheet, 30-60 GSM for wet wipes — high absorbency, low linting — see wet wipes nonwoven and textile nonwoven.
What is Hydrophobic Nonwoven Fabric?
Hydrophobic nonwoven fabric repels liquid — contact angle >90° — water beads up, no strike-through — treated with hydrophobic additive — barrier protection — see spunbond vs spunmelt and width guide and polypropylene nonwoven. GSM 18-30 for diaper backsheet, 25-70 for SMS/SMMS medical gowns, drapes — see face mask meltblown and quality and innovation.
Hydrophilic vs Hydrophobic Nonwoven — Types Table
As per TDS — FOB Karachi — info@olefins.net — Olefins Pakistan — spunbond 10-80 GSM
| Property | Hydrophilic Nonwoven | Hydrophobic Nonwoven |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid Behaviour | Absorbs — strike-through <3 sec — see GSM guide | Repels — no strike-through — barrier — see hygiene |
| Contact Angle | <90° — hydrophilic | >90° — hydrophobic — see TDS |
| Treatment | Hydrophilic masterbatch 1.5-3% — durable — see spunbond | Hydrophobic additive — long lasting — see PP nonwoven |
| Typical GSM | 10-35 GSM topsheet, 30-60 GSM wipes | 18-30 GSM backsheet, 25-70 GSM SMS/SMMS — see GSM chart |
| Use | Diaper topsheet, sanitary topsheet, wet wipes | Diaper backsheet, surgical gown, drapes — see face mask |
How to Choose GSM — Hydrophilic vs Hydrophobic Nonwoven
10-25 GSM hydrophilic → diaper & sanitary topsheet — soft — viscose-like — see GSM chart
30-60 GSM hydrophilic → wet wipes & medical wipes — high absorbency 500-900% — see wet wipes and hygiene
18-70 GSM hydrophobic → backsheet, leg cuffs, SMS/SMMS gowns — barrier — see quality and innovation and spunbond vs spunmelt
Hydrophilic vs Hydrophobic Nonwoven — Specs As per TDS
Olefins hydrophilic vs hydrophobic nonwoven: spunbond 100% PP, GSM 10-80 tolerance ±3%, width 10-320cm tolerance ±0.5cm, tensile MD 80-250 N/5cm CD 20-80 N/5cm as per ISO 9073-3, strike-through hydrophilic <3 sec WSP 70.3, hydrophobic no strike-through, contact angle hydrophilic <90° hydrophobic >90°, thickness 0.15-0.60 mm as per ISO 9863. Roll length formula as per width guide: Length = Weight × 1000 / (Width × GSM). Lot-specific TDS COA per lot — see TDS library and GSM guide and olefin vs PP.
Spunbond vs SMS for Hydrophobic Barrier
For hydrophobic barrier, spunbond 18-30 GSM is for diaper backsheet and leg cuffs — low cost — see spunbond fabric. For medical barrier, SMS 25-50 GSM and SMMS 35-70 GSM is used — meltblown middle layer adds filtration — see meltblown and spunbond vs spunmelt and PP nonwoven. All hydrophobic grades available ex-stock Karachi — FOB Karachi and CFR GCC Africa EU — see shopping bags and furniture nonwoven.
Why Olefins for Hydrophilic vs Hydrophobic Nonwoven in Pakistan — FOB Karachi
Ex-stock Karachi hydrophilic 10-60 GSM and hydrophobic 18-70 GSM white and custom Pantone — width 10-320cm slit to size — roll length 1000-4000 meter as per GSM. FOB Karachi and CFR GCC Africa EU as per freight. Samples 1 day, bulk 5-7 days. OEM packing. For bulk order see product portfolio and contact us and request sample. For related see interlining and geotextile and hygiene and nonwoven fabric price per kg.
Storage and Handling of Hydrophilic Rolls
Store rolls vertically in dry area below 30°C, humidity <70% — hydrophilic absorbs moisture — keep PE packing intact — avoid direct sunlight. Shelf life 24 months as per MSDS — see TDS library. For quality certificates COA per lot and OEKO-TEX 100 as per quality and innovation via contact us and WhatsApp +92 316 2055400. See sourcing guide for bulk and width guide for tolerance.
Frequently Asked Questions — Hydrophilic vs Hydrophobic Nonwoven
Best GSM is 10-35 GSM hydrophilic for topsheet and 18-70 GSM hydrophobic for backsheet/SMS — see width guide and spunbond vs spunmelt and meltblown.
Olefins Pakistan Karachi — PP nonwoven wholesale — hydrophilic and hydrophobic spunbond 10-80 GSM — width 10-320cm — view products — FOB Karachi — interlining / geotextile / face mask / shopping bags / PP / furniture — sourcing guide.
