To generate realistic models of nonwoven fibrous structures (for example for the technical textile industry), the correct addition of binder is essential. It is used to provide structural integrity by bonding the fibers.

Adding binder to a structure means adding material in the shape of a concave meniscus in the pore space where surfaces in that structure’s material get close together. If there is no pore material in the structure, a warning is given.

For hollow objects, such as cellulose fibers, curved cellulose fibers, hollow fibers, curved hollow fibers, and hollow spheres, the algorithm under Add Binder needs analytic data (GAD objects) to discern that the empty voxels inside the fibers are not part of the pore space. Without analytic data, i.e., when using voxelized models, binder is also added inside the hollow fibers, which is physically inaccurate.