Abrasion refers to the process of wearing away a material through friction, typically caused by rubbing or scraping. In the nonwovens industry, abrasion resistance is an important characteristic of materials used in applications such as industrial wipes, flooring, and protective clothing. Businesses in the nonwovens industry must ensure that their products have adequate abrasion resistance to meet the demands of their customers. This can be done by using materials with high abrasion resistance or by applying coatings that provide additional abrasion resistance.