Definition of "nonwoven" []

• Made by a process not involving weaving. Used of textiles. (adjective)
• Material or a fabric made by a process not involving weaving. (noun)

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• "Mr. Zucker told The Wall Street Journal in 1999 that he was set to revolutionize the textile industry with Miratec, a "nonwoven" fabric created in a process involving water jets and lasers."
• "It also sells drainage products, nonwoven geotextiles and specialty products that it incorporates in customized projects for its customers."
• "John Dorr: Yes, we produce macro materials in the form of nonwoven mats and yarns (or threads)."