Multilobal conjugate fibers and fabrics
US5707735A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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