Non-woven roller covers

13) A roller cover, comprising:

• (a) a core, wherein the core further comprises a first surface and a second surface;
• (b) an non-woven material attached to at least one of the first surface and the second surface, and wherein the non-woven material further comprises:
• (i) a plurality of fibers, wherein the plurality of fibers further comprise natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or a combination thereof;
• and
• (ii) wherein the plurality of fibers have been interconnected by mechanical means, chemical means, thermal means, solvent means, or a combination thereof;
• and
• (c) a backing material, wherein the non-woven material is attached to the backing material, and wherein the backing material is attached to the substrate.

25) An applicator for use with heavy liquids, comprising:

• (a) a non-woven material, wherein the non-woven material further comprises:
• (i) a plurality of fibers, wherein the plurality of fibers further comprise natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or a combination thereof;
• and
• (ii) wherein the plurality of fibers have been interconnected by mechanical means, chemical means, thermal means, solvent means, or a combination thereof.

31) A method for making a roller cover, comprising:

• (a) creating a core;
• (b) creating a non-woven material having predetermined characteristics, wherein the surface texture of the non-woven material is substantially homogenous;
• and
• (c) attaching the non-woven material to the core.