High loft nonwoven material

Abstract

Nonwoven materials are provided that comprise multicomponent and monocomponent fibers. The multicomponent fibers comprise first and second polymers and the monocomponent fibers comprise the second polymer or a third polymer. The second and/or third polymer has a higher melting temperature than the first polymer. The fibers are selected to provide increased loft to the materials and are suitable for a variety of different applications and products, such as filter media for air or liquid filters and absorbent pads for bandages, wound dressings, diapers, adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene products and the like. Absorbent pads are provided comprising high loft nonwoven material that increases the absorbency of the pad. Filter media is provided comprising high loft nonwoven material that increases the dust holding capacity of the media.

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