Nonwoven fabric is a flat sheet material made directly from fibres or filaments bonded together through heat, pressure, or chemical processes — without weaving or knitting. The most common type is polypropylene (PP) spunbond nonwoven, produced by extruding polymer filaments and thermally bonding them into a continuous fabric. Nonwovens are widely used in hygiene products, medical applications, safety garments, agricultural covers, and packaging.

Spunbond nonwoven fabric is manufactured by extruding continuous polymer filaments (most commonly polypropylene), drawing them into fine fibres, depositing them onto a conveyor to form a web, and thermally bonding them with heated calendar rollers. The result is a lightweight, strong, and breathable fabric used extensively in baby diapers, bags, agricultural covers, and disposable garments. Olefins produces PP spunbond fabric from 10 GSM to 150 GSM.

GSM stands for grams per square meter — it is the weight of one square meter of fabric in grams. A 20 GSM fabric weighs 20g per square meter and is very lightweight and thin. A 100 GSM fabric weighs 100g per square meter and is heavier and stronger. GSM is the most important specification when selecting nonwoven fabric because it directly affects strength, softness, barrier performance, and cost.

SMS (Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond) is a 3-layer composite nonwoven. SMMS (Spunbond-Meltblown-Meltblown-Spunbond) adds a second meltblown layer, improving barrier performance by 30–50% at the same total GSM. SMS is suitable for Level 1–2 medical gowns and hygiene backsheets. SMMS is specified for Level 2–3 surgical gowns and applications requiring higher hydrostatic head resistance.

Nonwoven fabric price from Pakistan ranges from approximately USD 1.40–1.80/kg for standard spunbond PP, USD 1.80–2.40/kg for SMS, and USD 2.00–2.70/kg for SMMS — all FOB Karachi. Prices vary based on GSM, color, treatment, and order quantity. Contact Olefins at info@olefins.net for a precise quotation based on your exact specification and volume.

The minimum order quantity at Olefins is 500 kg for standard white spunbond PP in stock GSM grades. Custom colors require a minimum of 1,000 kg. SMS and SMMS fabric have a 1,000 kg minimum. For first-time buyers, we can accommodate smaller trial orders — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Production lead time at Olefins is 10–15 days for standard spunbond orders and 15–25 days for custom color or SMS/SMMS orders. Sea freight from Karachi to UAE takes 5–8 days, Saudi Arabia 7–10 days, Bangladesh 6–10 days, and Europe 18–25 days. Total order-to-delivery time for GCC buyers is typically 3–5 weeks for first orders, faster for repeat orders with stock allocation.

Yes. Olefins produces PP spunbond nonwoven fabric in any Pantone color using masterbatch pigment blending. Color is throughout the fabric — not just printed on the surface — so edges and reverse show the same color. Minimum order for custom colors is 1,000 kg per color. Provide a Pantone reference or physical color standard. Lead time for custom colors is 15–20 days.

Olefins offers several surface treatments: hydrophilic (rapid liquid absorption — for hygiene topsheets and wipes), hydrophobic (water repellent — for hygiene backsheets and SMS medical fabric), UV-stabilized (for outdoor and agricultural applications — 2–4 year outdoor lifespan), anti-static (for electronics and cleanroom applications), and flame-retardant (for industrial safety applications). Treatments are applied during or after production.

At Olefins, every production batch undergoes: GSM weight measurement at 5 points across the roll width (tolerance ±3–5%), tensile strength testing per ASTM D5034 in machine direction (MD) and cross direction (CD), elongation testing, visual uniformity inspection, and — for SMS/SMMS — hydrostatic head pressure testing per EN 20811. Test reports are available upon request.

Woven fabric is produced by interlacing yarn on a loom — a time-intensive process producing a dimensionally stable, durable material suitable for apparel and heavy-duty applications. Nonwoven fabric bypasses yarn spinning and weaving entirely, bonding fibres directly into a sheet structure. Nonwovens are faster to produce, lower in cost, and better suited for disposable and technical applications like hygiene products, medical garments, and geotextiles.

Yes. Polypropylene (PP) spunbond nonwoven fabric is 100% recyclable. PP is Resin Identification Code #5 and can be collected, melted, and re-pelletized for reuse in other PP products. Olefins operates an in-house post-industrial waste recycling programme for production trimmings and defective rolls. However, PP is not biodegradable in standard landfill conditions, which is why recycling collection is important.

Baby diaper topsheet (the skin-contact layer) uses hydrophilic spunbond PP in 10–15 GSM for premium grades, 15–18 GSM for standard grades. Backsheet uses hydrophobic spunbond PP laminate in 15–22 GSM. Leg cuffs use spunbond or SMS in 15–25 GSM. Acquisition layer uses through-air bonded or spunbond in 30–60 GSM. Olefins supplies all diaper nonwoven components — contact us for a complete diaper layer specification.

Surgical gown fabric GSM depends on the AAMI performance level required: Level 1 gowns (basic barrier) use SMS fabric in 25–35 GSM. Level 2 gowns use SMS in 35–45 GSM. Level 3 gowns (moderate barrier, most common) use SMMS fabric in 45–60 GSM. Level 4 gowns (highest barrier, fluid-intensive surgery) require SMMS or laminated fabric in 60–80 GSM. Olefins supplies SMS and SMMS for Level 1 through Level 3 applications.

PP spunbond fabric in 80 GSM is the most widely used specification for standard reusable shopping bags. For heavy-duty carry bags, 100–120 GSM is recommended. The fabric should have good tensile strength (minimum 40 N/50mm MD), be printable by screen or flexo, and be consistently uniform for bag machine production. Olefins produces bag fabric in 60–120 GSM in any Pantone color.

Yes. Olefins regularly exports nonwoven fabric to buyers in the UAE, with sea freight from Karachi to Jebel Ali (Dubai) taking 5–8 days. We supply spunbond, SMS, and SMMS fabric to manufacturers, traders, and distributors in the UAE. FOB Karachi and CIF Jebel Ali pricing available. Contact info@olefins.net for a UAE-specific quotation.

Yes. Olefins supplies nonwoven fabric to the Bangladesh garment and hygiene industry. Bangladesh is one of the world’s largest garment manufacturing hubs and a significant consumer of spunbond interlining fabric, SMS medical fabric, and hygiene nonwovens. Sea freight from Karachi to Chittagong takes approximately 6–10 days. Contact Olefins for Bangladesh-specific pricing.

Geotextile nonwoven fabric is used in civil engineering and construction to separate, filter, drain, and reinforce soil. Common applications include: road construction (separating subgrade from aggregate layers), retaining walls (drainage and filtration behind wall structures), slope stabilization and erosion control, landfill liner systems, and drainage trenches and French drains. Olefins produces heavy spunbond PP geotextile fabric in 80–200 GSM.

Yes. Olefins provides fabric samples before any bulk order commitment. To request a sample: send your specification (GSM, width, fabric type, color, application) to info@olefins.net or WhatsApp +92 316 2055400. Small samples up to 5 linear meters are provided free of charge. Larger sample rolls may be invoiced at material cost. International courier dispatch to GCC, South Asia, and other regions within 3–7 business days.

Meltblown nonwoven fabric is produced by extruding polymer through very fine die holes with high-velocity hot air, creating ultra-fine fibres of 0.5–5 microns diameter — approximately 10× finer than spunbond fibres. This produces a dense, highly efficient filtration layer. Meltblown is not strong on its own, but when sandwiched between spunbond layers (creating SMS or SMMS fabric), it provides excellent liquid and particle barrier performance for masks and medical garments.

Hydrophilic nonwoven fabric is treated to absorb and transmit liquid rapidly — used for hygiene product topsheets where liquid must pass through to the absorbent core. Hydrophobic nonwoven fabric repels liquid — used for hygiene backsheets, SMS/SMMS medical fabric, and agricultural covers where moisture barrier is required. Both are PP spunbond base fabric with different surface chemical treatments applied during production.

Use a circular fabric cutter (standard: 100 cm² cut area) and an analytical scale accurate to 0.01g. Cut 5 samples at different points across the roll width, weigh each, and multiply the average weight by 100 to get GSM. Compare to the declared GSM — acceptable commercial tolerance is ±5%. If you consistently receive fabric outside this tolerance, the supplier’s quality control is inadequate.

For new buyers, Olefins requires 50% advance payment and 50% balance before shipment (T/T bank transfer in USD). For established buyers with a track record, payment terms can be 30% advance and 70% against shipping documents. Letter of Credit (L/C) is accepted for orders above USD 10,000. Contact us to discuss your preferred payment arrangement.

Olefins produces fabric using virgin-grade PP polymer and approved additives that comply with REACH regulations and are free from prohibited substances. For applications requiring OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification or similar third-party certification, please contact us to discuss your specific requirements — we work with buyers who have specific certification mandates on a case-by-case basis.

Starting with Olefins is straightforward: (1) Send your fabric specification to info@olefins.net — include fabric type, GSM, width, color, and estimated monthly volume. (2) Receive quotation within 24 hours. (3) Request samples — we dispatch within 3–7 days. (4) Evaluate samples and confirm order terms. (5) Place a trial order (50% advance). (6) After successful trial, establish a regular supply program. Most new supply relationships are fully established within 30–45 days from first contact.