This study impregnated polyurethane (PU) into a nonwoven polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabric. Polyurethane was prepared by a facile and green method using polyols with diff erent ratios of polyethylene glycol (PEG)/ (Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) + waste sodium lignosulfonate (SLS)) and hexamethylene diisocyanate. Fouriertransform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diff raction (XRD) were used to examine the non-woven PET-treated and untreated samples. The results indicated that the treated solution was successfully impregnated on the nonwoven polyester surface, which aff ected the morphology. Derivative thermogravimetric analysis (DTG), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), mechanical properties, and antifungal properties were studied. The results depicted that the treated nonwoven PET became more thermally stable than untreated nonwoven PET with an increasing percentage of (PVB + SLS). The mechanical properties showed a noticeable improvement in tensile strength and Young’s modulus, while elongation decreased by increasing the (PVB + SLS) ratio. It was discovered that weight loss decreased after researching the impact of UV light. PU modifi ed with PVB+SLS exhibited enhanced antifungal activity of nonwoven PET due to the natural antimicrobial properties of SLS. This modifi cation not only improves the resistance of the material to fungal growth but also expands its application potential in various industries, including healthcare, construction, and consumer goods. The sodium lignosulfonate examined in this study exhibits promise for use as a reactive polyol component in the synthesis of PU.