Functional fibers and fibrous materials
AssigneePorex Corporation
InventorsLi Yao, Guoqiang Mao, Xingguo Li
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Abstract
Fibers and fibrous materials are disclosed that comprise a functional fiber and a binder fiber. The functional fiber can be a continuous or a staple fiber, while the binder fiber is a staple bicomponent fiber. Uses of the fibers and fibrous materials are also disclosed.
Claims36
A fibrous material comprised of a binder fiber adhered to a functional fiber, wherein the binder fiber is a staple bicomponent fiber oriented in substantially the same direction as the functional fiber.
A wicking material comprising a binder fiber adhered to a hydrophillic functional fiber, wherein the binder fiber is a staple monocomponent or bicomponent fiber oriented in substantially the same direction as the functional fiber.
A self-sealing material comprising a binder fiber adhered to a superabsorbent fiber, wherein the binder fiber is a staple monocomponent or bicomponent fiber oriented in substantially the same direction as the superabsorbent fiber.
A bioabsorbent material comprised of a binder fiber adhered to a bioabsorbent fiber, wherein the binder fiber is a staple monocomponent or bicomponent fiber oriented in substantially the same direction as the bioabsorbent fiber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.