Non-woven fabrics are flat, porous sheets made from separate fibers or from molten plastic or plastic film. They provide specific functions such as absorbency, liquid repellency, resilience, stretch, flame retardancy, washability, cushioning, filtering, bacterial barrier and sterility. They can mimic the appearance, texture and strength of a woven fabric and can be as bulky as the thickest paddings. Used as components of apparel, home furnishings, health care, engineering, industrial and consumer goods.