Nonwovens, tufted nonwovens, and articles containing the same
US9108839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/697
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A nonwoven is described comprising thermoplastic fibers with a fusion temperature Tm(th), bonding fibers 1 with a fusion temperature Tm(1), and bonding fibers 2 with a fusion temperature Tm(2), whereby for Tm(th), Tm(1), and Tm(2) the condition Tm(th)>Tm(1)>Tm(2) applies, and whereby the nonwoven contains the bonding fibers in the form of a solidified melt. Furthermore, a tufted nonwoven of the aforementioned type is described that contains tuft fibers. Finally, articles are described that contain the nonwoven or the tufted nonwoven.
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