Abstract: Extruded fibers and nonwoven webs made from the fibers are disclosed having improved cloth-like properties and an improved aesthetic appearance. The fibers used to form the webs are made from a thermoplastic polymer containing titanium dioxide and at least one mineral filler such as kaolin or calcium carbonate. In particular, the fillers are added in the amount so that the fillers become encapsulated within the polymeric material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing softer fibers and nonwoven webs that includes forming a mixture comprising (i) a thermoplastic and (ii) an additive selected from the group consisting of polyethylene waxes, glyceryl monostearate, sorbitan tristearate, CATALLOY KS357 MONTELL polyolefin resin, an amide having the chemical structure CH3(CH2)7CH═CH(CH2)xCONH2 where x is selected from 5-15 and mixtures thereof; forming the mixture into fibers and optionally creating a nonwoven web.

Abstract: A stabilizer formulation particularly well suited for improving the properties of thermoplastic polymers is disclosed. The stabilizer formulation contains a combination of stabilizers that improves the process stability of a polymer, prevents the polymer from yellowing, increases the thermal aging stability of the polymer and inhibits the polymer from generating smoke during melt processing. Of particular advantage, the stabilizer formulation improves the stability of a polymer without significantly adversely affecting any other properties of the polymer. In one embodiment, the stabilizer formulation includes a hindered amine, a hydroxyl amine, and one or more hydrolytically resistant phosphites. In one embodiment, the formulation can further contain an acid scavenger for preventing an acid contained within the polymer or produced during processing from harming the polymer.

Abstract: A sealed aperture is formed in a laminated assembly by prepunching a central sheet such as a paper art print to form a first aperture and then laminating the art print between two sheets of laminating film to form a laminated assembly in which the two films are fused together in the aperture to form a single film in the form of a disc. A second aperture is then punched through the disc having a smaller diameter than the film aperture such that a sealed border remains between the second aperture and the first aperture.

Abstract: Shelf stable nonwoven fabrics and films are made from polyolefin compositions which comprise a polyolefin which contains no more than a minor amount of a phenolic antioxidant, a water-sensitive stabilizer, a transition metal organic salt and an oxidizable unsaturated compound.

Abstract: There is disclosed a radiation stabilized fabric of propylene polymer or copolymer of propylene which has improved odor characteristics. Radiation stabilization results from adding by weight 0.25 to 2.0 percent of an acetylated hindered amine light stabilizer known in the art as Cyasorb UV-3668 or by adding by weight 0.25 to 2.0 percent of an oligomeric, hindered amine substituted siloxane such as polymethyl propyl 3-oxy [4- (2, 2, 6, 6-tetramethyl) piperdinyl] siloxane.

Abstract: A product comprising a waterproof note pad having a surface which may be written upon when wet and which may be erased by the use of a wet, soapy sponge or cloth. A pocket removably attached to the front surface of the pad for holding an appropriate grease pencil or other instrument, and suction cup fasteners mounted on the rear surface of the note pad to hold the product in the shower or on the bathroom wall adjacent to the bathtub. The pocket may be in the form of a sponge and which may be removably attached to the front surface so that the sponge may be used for erasing the writings from the note pad.

Abstract: There is disclosed a radiation stabilized fabric of polypropylene polymer or copolymer of polypropylene. Radiation stabilization results from adding by weight 0.5%-1.0% of a long-chain aliphatic ester, particularly hexadecyl 3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate.

Abstract: A blend of different polypropylene resins which is particularly useful in melt-spinning fine denier yarns. The blend can be melt-extruded into pellets having better spinning properties for melt-spinning fine denier yarns than the individual resins.