Nonwoven fabrics of short individualized bast fibers and products made therefrom
AssigneeGPCP IP Holdings LLC
InventorsSamuel Charles Baer, Alan Edward Wright, Joseph H. Miller, Micheal Shea Lerch
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Abstract
Nonwoven textile fabrics in accordance with the present invention are formed primarily of individualized bast fibers substantially free of pectin having a mean length less than 6 millimeters. The nonwoven fabric can include staple fibers and/or pulp fibers. Individualized bast fibers include fibers derived from the flax and hemp plants. The nonwoven textile fabric is formed into a web while in a dry state and subsequently bonded to produce a nonwoven fabric.
Claims32
A nonwoven fabric comprising substantially pectin-free, straight, individualized bast fibers having a mean length less than 6 millimeters (mm).
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