Fiber composition and fiber made from the same
US7781059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2929
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fiber modifier for improving thermo-bonding affinity of a composite fiber to a natural fiber includes a blend of maleic anhydride and a copolymer component selected from a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid, a copolymer of ethylene and methacrylic acid, and combinations thereof. A core and sheath composite fiber including a sheath component made from a fiber composition that contains the above fiber modifier is also disclosed.
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