Patterned nonwoven fabric
OwnerHeather J. Hayesinventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a patterned nonwoven fabric, wherein the pattern comprises an arrangement of discrete regions that project outwardly from a median plane of the nonwoven fabric. The outwardly projecting pattern may be created on one or both sides of the fabric, although the pattern may project further on one side than the other. In one embodiment, the patterned nonwoven fabric further includes a second arrangement of discrete regions, these regions projecting inwardly toward the median plane of the nonwoven fabric. Again, the pattern of inwardly and outwardly projecting regions may occur on one or both sides of the nonwoven fabric. The patterned nonwoven may be used in a variety of applications, such as drapery, upholstery, apparel, and office panels, for example.
Claims15
A nonwoven fabric comprising a plurality of continuous filaments, said nonwoven fabric having a first side and a second side, wherein at least a first side of said nonwoven fabric comprises a patternwise arrangement of discrete regions that project outwardly from said patterned side of said nonwoven fabric.
A nonwoven fabric having a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface, wherein at least a first surface of said nonwoven fabric comprises (i) a first patternwise arrangement of discrete regions that project outwardly from a median plane of said nonwoven fabric and (ii) a second patternwise arrangement of discrete regions that project inwardly toward the median plane of said nonwoven fabric.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.