Needled nonwoven textile composite
US7491438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/697
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A layered textile composite product is disclosed which may include a nonwoven needled layer. The nonwoven needled layer is comprised of mechanically interlocked staple fibers which are needled together on a needle punch machine and then bonded with an adhesive layer to a polymeric or polyolefin film layer. The overall layered textile product may be used in several different applications, including for example in automobiles for seating, load floor, trunk linings, floor carpeting, door panel trim, and other interior trim applications.
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