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High pulp content nonwoven composite fabric

US5284703A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 1993
Grant dateFeb 8, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/695
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A high pulp content nonwoven composite fabric is disclosed. The composite fabric contains more than about 70 percent, by weight, pulp fibers which are hydraulically entangled into a continuous filament substrate. This high pulp content composite nonwoven fabric may be used as a heavy duty wiper or as a fluid distribution material, cover material, and/or absorbent material in an absorbent personal care product. Also disclosed is a method of making the high pulp content nonwoven composite fabric.

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