Methods for forming absorbent articles with nonwoven substrates
US9504610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD04H3/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed, in part, to a method of forming an absorbent article. The method comprises providing a nonwoven substrate comprising a plurality of fibers. At least some of the plurality of fibers comprise a plurality of fibrils extending outwardly from a surface of the fibers. The fibrils comprise a lipid ester having a melting point greater than 35° C. The method comprises incorporating the nonwoven substrate into the absorbent article.
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