Airlaid Nonwoven Fabric Manufacturer India
Favourite Fab is a trusted airlaid nonwoven fabric manufacturer India, supplying high-absorbency airlaid pulp nonwoven engineered for premium hygiene cores, food pads, table linens, and industrial wipes. Our airlaid nonwoven combines fluff pulp with thermoplastic binder fibres or latex emulsion to create a lofty, highly absorbent, soft fabric capable of holding 8–15 times its own weight in liquid — making it the workhorse absorbent layer for sanitary napkin cores, panty liners, adult incontinence pads, food absorbent pads, and disposable napery. With ISO 9001 certified production, MOQ-friendly batches from 500 kg, custom GSM and SAP-loaded variants, and 24-hour quote turnaround, we serve hygiene OEMs, food packaging converters, and disposables manufacturers across India and 25+ export markets at competitive wholesale pricing.
What is Airlaid Nonwoven Fabric?
Airlaid nonwoven is a dry-formed pulp-based fabric in which short fluff pulp fibres (typically 2–5 mm cellulose) are dispersed in an air stream, deposited onto a forming wire, and bonded into a uniform sheet. Unlike wet-laid tissue, airlaid uses no water in web formation, allowing thicker, lofty, three-dimensional structures with excellent absorbency, softness, and bulk. Bonding is achieved by one of three routes: thermal bonding (with bicomponent binder fibres), latex bonding (with acrylic emulsion), or multi-bonded (combining thermal and latex). Standard airlaid GSM ranges from 40 to 300 GSM, with widths up to 3000 mm. SAP-loaded airlaid integrates super-absorbent polymer particles directly into the pulp matrix, achieving liquid uptake of 30–50 g/g — the gold standard for ultra-thin sanitary core constructions and premium adult incontinence cores.
How Airlaid Nonwoven is Manufactured
Airlaid manufacturing starts with bales of bleached softwood fluff pulp fed into a hammermill or fiberiser that defibrates the pulp into individual short fibres. The fluff is conveyed pneumatically to a forming head, where binder fibres (typically PE/PP or PE/PET bicomponent at 8–15% loading) and optionally SAP particles are blended in a controlled air stream. The fibre-air slurry is deposited onto a moving forming wire under suction, building up a uniform web at the target GSM.
The web is consolidated through one of three bonding stations: (1) Thermal bonded (TB) — the web passes through a hot-air oven at 130–145°C, melting the PE sheath of binder fibres and fusing fibre intersections; (2) Latex bonded (LB) — acrylic latex emulsion is sprayed or printed onto one or both surfaces, then cured in a hot-air oven; (3) Multi-bonded (MB) — combines thermal binder fibres with surface latex coating for the highest strength. SAP-loaded airlaid uses dedicated SAP dosing units integrated into the forming head. After bonding, the web passes through a calender for thickness calibration, then optional surface treatments are applied. The web is wound to jumbo masters, slit, and rewound. Each batch is QC-tested for GSM, absorbency, retention capacity, wet tensile strength, and SAP loading before release.
Airlaid Nonwoven Specifications & Standards
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| GSM range | 40–300 GSM (standard); 100–600 GSM with SAP |
| Width | up to 3000 mm; slit rolls from 50 mm |
| Composition | Fluff pulp + bico binder (8–15%); optional SAP 10–60% |
| Absorbency | 8–15 g/g (standard); 30–50 g/g (SAP-loaded) |
| Bonding | thermal-bonded, latex-bonded, multi-bonded |
| Treatments | hydrophilic, soft-touch, food-grade, anti-bacterial |
| Colours | white, ecru, custom dyed |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, FDA food-contact, OEKO-TEX 100, FSC pulp |
| HSN code | 5603.93 / 5603.94 |
| MOQ & lead time | 500 kg MOQ; 12–20 days lead time |
Applications & End Uses
- Sanitary napkin and panty liner cores — SAP-loaded airlaid enables ultra-thin pads with high absorbency and minimal rewet.
- Adult incontinence pad cores — high-loft airlaid with SAP for heavy-flow adult pads and underpads.
- Baby diaper booster pads — airlaid as the absorbent core in inserts and boosters for cloth diaper systems.
- Food absorbent pads — FDA-grade airlaid for meat, poultry, fish, and produce moisture-management trays.
- Disposable napkins and table linens — soft, lofty, latex-bonded airlaid for premium napery, AFH, and event use.
- Industrial and household wipes — high-loft, high-absorbency airlaid for cleaning wipes and oil-spill mats.
- Cosmetic and beauty pads — soft airlaid for facial cleansing pads, eye pads, and nail-polish remover squares.
Why Source Airlaid from Favourite Fab
- Direct manufacturer — production-direct supply from Agra; no trader markups, no middlemen.
- MOQ-friendly — 500 kg minimum, suitable for converters scaling up SAP-core hygiene products.
- ISO 9001 certified — full QMS, batch traceability, COA per shipment, FSC-certified pulp option.
- Custom specs welcome — bespoke GSM, SAP loading (10–60%), bonding type, treatment, and colour.
- Export-ready — REACH, OEKO-TEX, FDA food-contact documentation; FOB Mundra/Nhava Sheva.
- 24-hour quote — RFQ-to-quote in one business day; samples in 24–48 hours.
Comparison with Other Nonwovens
| Property | Airlaid | Spunlace | Tissue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absorbency (g/g) | 8–50 | 4–10 | 4–8 |
| Loft | High | Medium | Low |
| Wet strength | Medium-high (multi-bonded) | High | Low |
| Best for | Hygiene cores, food pads, napery | Wet wipes | Tissue, towels |
Quality Testing & Certifications
- GSM uniformity (beta-ray, ±2%)
- Absorbency capacity (EDANA WSP 10.1)
- Acquisition time and rewet
- Wet and dry tensile strength
- SAP retention capacity (centrifuge, EDANA NWSP 240)
- FDA food-contact compliance (21 CFR)
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 skin-contact safety
- REACH SVHC compliance
- FSC chain of custody (pulp)
Pricing, MOQ & Lead Time
Favourite Fab provides competitive wholesale pricing on airlaid nonwoven, structured around GSM, SAP loading, bonding method, and order volume. MOQ is 500 kg for stock GSM grades (60, 80, 100, 150 GSM thermal-bonded); SAP-loaded and custom-treated airlaid carry an MOQ of 1000–2000 kg. Standard lead time is 12–20 days for stock specifications; SAP-integrated and custom airlaid typically dispatch in 18–28 days. Domestic delivery is available pan-India ex-Agra; export shipments depart FOB Mundra or Nhava Sheva with full documentation including invoice, packing list, BL, COA, FDA food-contact declaration, REACH/OEKO-TEX certificates, FSC pulp documentation, and certificate of origin. Annual contracts above 30 tonnes/month qualify for dedicated production slots and locked-in pricing — contact sales for a supply agreement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the absorbency of airlaid nonwoven?
Standard thermal-bonded or latex-bonded airlaid absorbs 8–15 times its own weight in liquid. SAP-loaded airlaid (with 20–60% super-absorbent polymer integration) absorbs 30–50 g/g, ideal for ultra-thin sanitary and incontinence cores.
Is your airlaid FDA food-contact compliant?
Yes. Our food-grade airlaid meets 21 CFR food-contact requirements and is widely used for meat, poultry, fish, and produce absorbent pads.
What is the difference between thermal-bonded and latex-bonded airlaid?
Thermal-bonded (TB) airlaid uses bicomponent binder fibres melted by hot air — softer hand, lower binder content. Latex-bonded (LB) uses acrylic emulsion sprayed onto the surface — higher wet strength, slight surface stiffness. Multi-bonded combines both for maximum strength.
Can SAP be integrated into airlaid?
Yes. SAP loadings from 10% to 60% can be integrated directly into the airlaid web during forming, eliminating separate core construction steps and enabling thinner, more flexible final products.
What GSM range is available?
40–300 GSM for standard airlaid; 100–600 GSM for SAP-loaded grades.
What is the minimum order quantity?
500 kg for stock SKUs; 1000–2000 kg for SAP-loaded or custom airlaid.
What is the lead time?
12–20 days for stock GSM; 18–28 days for SAP-integrated and custom-treated airlaid.
Related Resources
- Non Woven Fabric Manufacturer India — Hero Pillar
- Why Choose Favourite Fab for Nonwoven Supply
- Non Woven Fabric Price List
- Spunlace Non Woven Fabric
- SAP Super Absorbent Polymer
- Fluff Pulp
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Industry Use Cases by Customer Segment
Sanitary Pad Manufacturers
Indian and export-oriented sanitary napkin converters use this fabric across multiple SKUs — economy, mid-tier, and premium ultra-thin pads. The fabric supports high-speed converting on Joa, Fameccanica, GDM, and Curt G Joa lines, with consistent unwind tension, low-fly, and clean cut behaviour. We supply pre-tested rolls calibrated for specific converting platforms, with batch-to-batch tensile and GSM consistency guaranteed by SPC controls. For private-label and contract manufacturers, we offer NDA-protected custom GSM/treatment combinations to differentiate from competitors using stock-grade material.
Baby Diaper & Adult Incontinence OEMs
Diaper and adult incontinence converters require predictable performance across rewet, strike-through, hand-feel, and elastic-attachment compatibility. We supply roll-to-roll consistent product to converters running 600+ ppm lines, with full process capability data (Cpk >1.33 on critical-to-quality dimensions) provided per shipment. For premium SKU launches we offer co-development support — custom treatment chemistry, fibre formulation tweaks, and small-batch trials before SOP commitment.
Medical Device & Surgical Apparel Manufacturers
Medical OEMs producing surgical gowns, drapes, masks, isolation apparel, and patient covers source from us under ISO 13485 quality systems. We provide AAMI PB70 level documentation, BFE/PFE/VFE test data, alcohol repellency ratings, and full lot traceability. Our medical-grade output is fully separated from non-medical production with dedicated cleanroom-adjacent storage and packaging.
Industrial & Export Buyers
Export-oriented buyers in MENA, Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Europe rely on Favourite Fab for consistent supply, FOB-port delivery, and full export documentation. We hold ongoing supply agreements with converters in 25+ countries, providing currency-hedged annual contracts, project-tender supply, and just-in-time replenishment. Our export team manages all paperwork — invoice, packing list, BL, COA, REACH, OEKO-TEX, FDA, FSC, BIS, and certificate of origin — with single-window coordination from PO to dock.
Logistics, Packaging & Export
Standard packaging is jumbo rolls on cardboard cores wrapped in stretch film and LDPE liners, palletised on heat-treated wooden pallets compliant with ISPM-15 phytosanitary requirements. Slit rolls are stretched-wrapped individually and stacked on pallets with corner-board protection. Each pallet carries a barcoded label with batch number, GSM, width, length, gross/net weight, and PO reference. Container loading plans optimise volumetric and weight utilisation in 20-foot and 40-foot containers, with typical loadings of 18–22 tonnes per 40HC depending on roll dimensions.
Domestic dispatch is via TATA, Ashok Leyland, and Volvo trucks with GPS-tracked transit, ex-Agra to any pan-India destination within 2–7 days. Export consignments depart FOB Mundra (preferred for west-coast buyers), FOB Nhava Sheva (Mumbai-region), or FOB Mundra/Pipavav as customer specifies. We coordinate with customer-nominated freight forwarders or recommend our network of CHA partners. Documentation is dispatched electronically within 48 hours of vessel sail-out; original hard copies follow by courier where required.
Technical Selection Guide
Choosing the right specification depends on your end-application, converting platform, and target market. Our technical sales team provides free consultation: share your application brief, target retail price tier, converting line specification, and regulatory market(s), and we will recommend the optimum GSM, fibre system, treatment package, and supply format. For new-product development, we offer A4 swatch packs, 1–2 metre sample rolls, and 50–100 kg pilot rolls before bulk commitment, with technical data sheets, SDS, COA samples, and converting trial support. Our Agra office hosts customer trials, with on-site lab testing capability and direct access to production floor for trial-line runs.
Gaurav Garg
I'm Gaurav Garg, CEO of Favourite Fab, a company on a mission to revolutionize the nonwoven industry with sustainable practices. We work hand-in-hand with manufacturers and suppliers who share our commitment to eco-friendly production. With a deep interest in textile innovation, I'm passionate about educating consumers about sustainable material options and their potential to transform the nonwoven landscape.
