What is the difference between spunlace nonwovens and ordinary nonwovens in digital printing technology?

The differences between spunlace nonwovens and ordinary nonwovens in digital printing technology are mainly reflected in material properties, printing adaptability, production efficiency and the quality of the final product. The following is a detailed introduction to these differences:
Material properties
Spunlace nonwovens: Spunlace nonwovens are made by fixing the fiber web together through high-pressure water flow to form a fabric that does not require weaving or knitting. This fabric has high strength and softness while maintaining good breathability.
Ordinary nonwovens: Ordinary nonwovens generally refer to nonwovens made by mechanical, thermal or chemical bonding methods. The strength and softness of these fabrics may vary depending on the production process.
Printing adaptability
Spunlace nonwovens: Due to the tighter fiber structure of spunlace nonwovens, its ability to absorb and penetrate ink may not be as good as some ordinary nonwovens. Therefore, during the digital printing process, special inks or pretreatment processes may be required to ensure that the ink can penetrate and fix on the fabric evenly.
Ordinary nonwovens: The fiber structure of ordinary nonwovens may be looser, which makes it easier for ink to penetrate and fix. In some cases, ordinary nonwovens may be more suitable for digital printing, especially in applications that require higher color saturation and detail.
Production efficiency
Spunlace nonwovens: The production process of spunlace nonwovens is usually more complicated and may require more pretreatment steps, such as fiber preparation, spunlace fixation, etc. This may affect the production efficiency of digital printing.
Ordinary nonwovens: The production process of ordinary nonwovens is relatively simple and can be directly used for digital printing, reducing the need for pretreatment, thereby improving production efficiency.
Final product quality
Spunlace nonwovens: Products made of spunlace nonwovens usually have high strength and durability, and are suitable for applications that need to withstand certain physical loads, such as medical supplies, industrial fabrics, etc. However, due to the characteristics of its fiber structure, special inks and processes may be required to ensure the quality of printing.
Ordinary nonwovens: Products made of ordinary nonwovens may be good in softness and comfort, and are suitable for applications with high requirements for touch, such as clothing and home decoration. In terms of digital printing, ordinary nonwovens may be easier to achieve high-quality printing effects.
Spunlace nonwovens and ordinary nonwovens each have advantages and limitations in digital printing technology. Spunlace nonwovens are favored for their high strength and durability, but may require more consideration in terms of printing adaptability. Ordinary nonwovens may have more advantages in terms of printing adaptability and production efficiency, but may be slightly inferior in terms of the strength and durability of the final product. The selection of appropriate nonwoven materials and printing technology needs to be determined based on specific application requirements and production conditions.