Fibrous layer providing improved porosity control for nonwoven webs
US6838399B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/681
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided and fibrous layer for personal care products wherein the fibrous layer is made from micro-fine fibers deposited as an aqueous slurry onto a nonwoven web, and subsequently dried. The micro-fine fibers have a diameter from a positive amount to 0.5 microns. The nonwoven web may be produced from a number of methods, such as meltblowing, spunbonding, coforming, bonding and carding, and airlaying. The micro-fine fiber layer can be used to adjust the permeability of the nonwoven web, thus providing a method of controlling the rate of fluid movement through a personal care product, like diapers, training pants, incontinence garments and feminine hygiene products.
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