Nonwoven Fabric Mills

OVERVIEW

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonwoven fabrics, by bonding and/or interlocking fibres. Mechanical, chemical, thermal and solvent methods, and combinations thereof, are used.

Establishments classified in this industry may finish the fabrics that they manufacture.

Example Activities:
Carpet paddings, nonwoven, manufacturing
Fabrics, nonwoven, manufacturing
Felts, nonwoven, manufacturing
Nonwoven fabrics, manufacturing
Nonwoven felts, manufacturing
Padding and wadding, nonwoven fabric, manufacturing
Ribbons, made in nonwoven fabric mills

The information on the number, size and location of establishments can be used to assess the existing level of competition within the industry in your province/territory.
The table below shows the breakdown between employer and non-employer or indeterminate establishments for each province and territory as well as at the national level. For this industry, 5 of establishments are non-employers or indeterminate and 11 have one or more employees.