The present invention relates to a gypsum board having a nonwoven liner
and a gypsum core. The gypsum board of the present invention has a high
work to break, resulting in a gypsum board product that has a high
resistance to abuse in use. The gypsum board of the invention is also
more flexible and more resistant to water and fire than paper-lined
gypsum board, and does not contain nutrients that support mold growth.