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Polyolefin splittable conjugate fiber and a fiber structure using the same

US6495255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2001
Grant dateDec 17, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2967
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a polyolefin splittable conjugate fiber comprising at least two components of polyolefin resins (including polystyrene resins) and having a cross sectional structure with each of the components arranged alternately, wherein at least one of the component resins contains 1-30% by weight of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer whose saponification degree is 95% or more. Using the splittable conjugate fiber of the invention, a fiber structure having a fine and even surface can be provided.

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