In the textile industry, special industrial fabrics and ordinary fabrics are two common product types. Although they are all made of fibers, they have significant differences in structure, manufacturing methods, and characteristics.

Firstly, from a structural perspective, the structure of special industrial fabrics can be divided into planar and three-dimensional structures. Planar structures include woven fabrics, woven fabrics, and composite knitted fabrics. These structural types provide different physical and mechanical properties, allowing special industrial fabrics to adapt to various application needs. A three-dimensional structure, also known as a three-dimensional (3D) fabric, includes not only the two-dimensional structure of a flat fabric, but also the yarn or structure in the thickness direction. This three-dimensional structure gives special industrial fabrics higher strength and stability, making them suitable for applications that require heavy pressure or high strength. In contrast, the structure of ordinary fabrics is relatively simple, mainly composed of yarns with intersecting relationships. This structure gives ordinary fabrics good flexibility and breathability, making them suitable for various purposes in daily life.

Secondly, the production methods are also different. Special industrial fabric is made by directional or random arrangement of textile short fibers or filaments to form a fiber network structure, and then reinforced by mechanical, thermal adhesive, or chemical methods. This method enables special industrial fabrics to have higher strength and durability. In addition, due to the fact that the production process of special industrial fabrics does not require spinning and weaving, their production speed is fast, their output is high, and their costs are low. Ordinary fabrics, on the other hand, are made by spinning fibers into yarn, weaving the yarn into grey fabric, dyeing and finishing it, and finally passing the acceptance inspection to become finished fabric. This traditional production method endows ordinary fabrics with rich colors and patterns, making them suitable for use in fields such as clothing and home decoration.

Finally, there are differences in characteristics between special industrial fabrics and ordinary fabrics. The production speed of special industrial fabrics is fast, with high output and low cost, making them suitable for large-scale production. The characteristics of ordinary fabrics will vary based on the yarn's organizational structure, running direction, running patterns, and formation relationships, making them more suitable for customized production.

Overall, special industrial fabrics and ordinary fabrics each have their own advantages and characteristics, and are suitable for different application scenarios. When choosing which type of fabric to use, it needs to be determined based on specific needs and application environments. Both special industrial fabrics and ordinary fabrics play an important role in their respective fields, driving the development of the textile industry.