Wet wipes with improved softness
US6028018A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/698
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved wet wipe includes a multiple layer basesheet to provide a unique combination of properties to the wipe which are not capable in a single layer basesheet. The layered basesheet includes at least two layers which include different fibers and have different physical properties. One of the layers may include polyethylene fibers to provide a soft, gentle feel for contacting the skin of the user during use while the other layer may include polypropylene fibers to provide strength and resiliency to the wipe to withstand the forces exerted by the user, and maintain its shape and integrity in use.
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