Entangled fabrics containing staple fibers
US6958103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/698
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An entangled fabric that contains a nonwoven web hydraulically entangled with a fibrous component is provided. The nonwoven web is formed from staple fibers and is creped. For example, in one embodiment, the nonwoven web is a creped, point bonded, carded web. Excellent liquid handling properties can be achieved in accordance with the present invention without resulting in the poor liquid handling capabilities often associated with point bonded nonwoven webs. In fact, the entangled fabric of the present invention can have improved bulk, softness, and capillary tension.
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