Wet-laying is a mature technology that is applied in large scale for the manufacture of nonwovens, including paper products. However, it usually uses large volumes of water and is energy-intensive.

Cleaning products like laundry detergent and dish soap are essential to modern life, but they can be damaging to the environment, leading researchers to explore a variety of eco-friendly alternatives.

It is made with a mixture of polymers, wood fibers and gypsum to increase its STC, Sound Transmission Class, rating. Degree of finish is another issue to be considered.