Textile structures containing linear low density polyethylene binder fibers
US5698480A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/668
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fiber comprising at least about 80% by weight linear low density polyethylene and having a melting point >109.degree. C. is disclosed. Also disclosed are thermally consolidated fiber structures comprising (1) at least about 3% by weight, based on the total weight of the structure, of lower melting binder fibers comprising at least 80% by weight linear low density polyethylene, and (2) not more than 97% by weight, based on the total weight of the structure, of nonmelting fibers, or fibers having a melting point higher than the linear low density polyethylene fibers. The fiber structures can be in the form of multifilament yarns, woven or nonwoven textile fabrics, carpets, or laminates. The linear low density polyethylene binder fibers in the structures preferably have a melting point <109.degree. C.
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