Bicomponent fibers comprising a thermoplastic polymer surrounding a starch rich core
US6783854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2931
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bicomponent fiber comprising one thermoplastic polymer component comprising nonstarch, thermoplastic polymer and one thermoplastic starch component comprising a destructured starch and a plasticizer. The thermoplastic polymer component surrounds the thermoplastic starch component. Also provided are nonwoven webs and disposable articles comprising the bicomponent fibers.
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