What is SMS, SMMS, SMMMS nonwoven fabric?

What is SMS, SMMS, SMMMS nonwoven fabric?

SMS is the abbreviation of "Spunbond + Meltblown + Spunbond Nonwovens", that is a combined nonwoven fabric which two layers of spunbond have been combined with one layer of meltblown nonwovens inside, conforming them into a layered product, called SMS nonwoven fabric (spun-melt-spun). If combined with two layers of meltblown nonwoven inside, it's called SMMS nonwoven fabric (spun-melt-melt-spun). In the same way, combined with three layers of meltblown nonwoven inside, it's called SMMMS nonwoven fabric (spun-melt-melt-melt-spun).

SMS, SMMS, SMMMS are strong and offer the intrinsic benefits of fine fibers such as fine filtration, low pressure drop as used in face masks or filters and physical benefits such as acoustic insulation as used in dishwashers. One of the largest users of SMS, SMMS or SMMMS materials is the hygienic or medical industry, such as disposable diaper, feminine care products, facemask, surgical drape, surgical pack, surgical gown, etc..

SMS, SMMS, SMMMS nonwoven fabric can be treated by special process, to be repellent, anti-static, absorbent, flame retardant, anti-bacterial, UV resistant, fragrant, etc.. The treated fabric will be functioned with various features.

SMS fabric has the advantages of high strength, good filtering performance, no adhesive, non-toxic and so on. Currently it is mainly used in medical and health labor protection products such as surgical gowns, surgical caps, coveralls, scrub suits, handbags, etc..