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AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsSarah Marie Wade, LeAnn Nichole Phillips, Gary Dean LaVon, Mark James Kline
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A stretch laminate having enhanced texture, and method for its manufacture is disclosed. The stretch laminate may include two nonwoven layers sandwiching an elastic member, the elastic member having been incorporated into the laminate in a pre-strained condition such that z-direction ruffles in the nonwoven materials are imparted to the laminate when it is in a relaxed condition. At least one of the nonwoven layers may be incrementally stretched or SELFed, adding a pattern of ridges and valleys to the material that combines with the ruffles, further enhancing loft and texture of the laminate.
A stretch laminate having an elastic stretch direction and a second direction perpendicular to the elastic stretch direction, comprising:
A method of forming a stretch laminate material with a highly textured appearance and feel, the stretch laminate material having a machine direction and comprising a first nonwoven layer, a second nonwoven layer, and an elastic member disposed between the first and second nonwoven layers, comprising the steps of:
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