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Multilobal conjugate fibers and fabrics

US5707735A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 1996
Grant dateJan 13, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 18, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2973
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A conjugate multilobal fiber and a fabric made therefrom is provided. The fiber comprises at least two polymers arranged with at least one polymer occupying a portion of the fiber and at least one other polymer having a lower melting point than the first portion polymer occupying an outer portion of the fiber. The polymers can be arranged in a number of configurations depending on the planned use of the web.

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