Method for making shaped nonwoven fabric
US5575874A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/625
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shaped nonwoven fabric comprises continuous spunbond filaments made by directly forming the spunbond filaments into a web in a single process. The fabric has an array of discrete surface features such as apertures or projections, or both. The spunbond filaments are bonded together with an adhesive polymeric component so that the shape of the fabric is retained. The fabric can be engineered to have particular fluid handling properties, strength properties, abrasive properties and aesthetic properties. Articles such as personal care products, garments, medical products and cleaning products are also disclosed.
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