non-woven

non-woven — adjective

1. describing fabric-like material formed by joining loose fibres with heat, pressu

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing fabric-like material formed by joining loose fibres with heat, pressure, or chemicals instead of crossing threads together

例句

The hospital uses non-woven fabric for masks and disposable gowns.

pattern: non-woven + fabric

This non-woven material blocks dust but still feels light on the skin.

pattern: non-woven + material

反義詞
  • woven

    describes cloth whose threads are crossed over and under each other

  • knitted

    describes cloth made by looping yarn rather than bonding loose fibres

文法句型

non-woven fabric

non-woven material

non-woven layer

be non-woven

用法筆記

Usually modifies nouns like fabric, material, layer, or sheet, where the headword names the textile itself rather than a finished product.

常見錯誤

❌The lining is woven, so the fibres are pressed together with heat.
✅The lining is non-woven, so the fibres are pressed together with heat.
💡'woven' means threads cross over each other; 'non-woven' means the fibres are joined without that pattern.

2. describing a finished item that is made from this bonded fabric rather than from

2.形容詞C1
釋義

describing a finished item that is made from this bonded fabric rather than from ordinary woven cloth

例句

The shop sells non-woven bags near the front door.

pattern: non-woven + bag

Caleb wore a non-woven cap before entering the clean room.

pattern: non-woven + protective clothing

反義詞
  • woven

    describes products made from cloth whose threads are crossed together

文法句型

non-woven bag

non-woven mask

non-woven wipe

non-woven cap

用法筆記

Usually modifies nouns for finished things such as bags, caps, wipes, and covers. For the material itself, use sense 1.

常見錯誤

❌Everyone wore woven shoe covers in the lab.
✅Everyone wore non-woven shoe covers in the lab.
💡protective disposable covers are usually made from bonded fibres, not from cloth with crossed threads.