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Fibers suitable for the production of nonwoven fabrics having improved strength and softness characteristics

US5529845A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1994
Grant dateJun 25, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/696
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a simple, undrawn, 1-10 dtex, propylene polymer fiber, the thermowelding stength of which is at least 5 Newtons, the flexibility index of which is greater than 800, and which has good resistance to yellowing and aging. Also disclosed are a nonwoven fabric of said fiber, and a process of making the fiber.

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