Patterned embossed nonwoven fabric, cloth-like liquid barrier material
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Corporation
InventorsRichard S. Yeo, Duane G. Uitenbroek, Jennifer R. Powers
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Abstract
A patterned nonwoven fabric comprising polymeric strands which include a primary polymeric component and are bonded together without the use of compression, but instead with a heat activated adhesive polymeric component which adheres the respective primary components together. The fabric has an embossed pattern of densified areas separated by high loft areas. Preferably, the strands are continuous, crimped, multicomponent filaments. Also preferably, the nonwoven fabric is laminated to a liquid barrier film to form an outercover material for products such as personal care absorbent articles, and the like. Methods for making these materials are also encompassed.
Claims14
A cloth-like liquid barrier composite material comprising:
- a layer of nonwoven fabric comprising crimped polymeric strands which include a primary polymeric component, the strands being bonded together without application of pressure and with a heat-activated adhesive polymeric component which adheres the respective primary components of the strands together, the fabric having an embossed pattern of densified areas separated by high-loft areas;
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- a polymeric film laminated to the layer of fabric by means of said embossed pattern.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.