Nonwoven materials having at least one layer comprising cellulose fibers are provided. The nonwoven materials comprise bonded natural cellulosic fibers having high capillary action. The nonwoven materials are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including absorbent products and pre-moistened cleaning materials with metered release of liquid.

An artificial down filling material comprising artificial down clusters, wherein each of the down clusters comprise a number of filaments arranged side by side in a bundle, the filaments being bonded, preferably melt bonded, together at a bonding location, wherein the filaments are self-crimped, multi-component filaments, the cross-section of the multi-component filament having at least three corners.