Method and apparatus for texturizing and softening non-woven webs
US4196045A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 1978 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21F11/006
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for texturing, softening and building bulk into a non-woven fabric web, such as tissue or toweling paper, wherein the paper is passed through a plurality of nipped rolls while interposed between a pair of screens. In the preferred embodiment, each screen is comprised of metal and plastic shute and warp strands, respectively. The web is passed through a first texturing nip while wet and then dried before passing through subsequent nips to effect the texturing and softening of the web.
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