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Backed nonwovens prepared from synthetic fibers

US5747391A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1996
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/699
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In the production of a backed nonwoven fabric by needle-punching, calendaring or heat treatment of a spun-bonded or fiber nonwoven produced from a polymer or synthetic fiber, subsequent further processing of the resultant nonwoven with an aqueous solution or dispersion of a crosslinkable polymer or melamine resin and subsequent drying and coating with bitumen or PVC plastisol, the improvement wherein the solution or dispersion contains silica sol in a quantity such that the weight ratio of polymer:SiO.sub.2 is from about 3:1 to 1:3 and the weight ratio of melamine resin:SiO.sub.2 is from about 10:1 to 1:1. The products have improved tear strength and dimensional stability.

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