Abstract: A high performance absorbent particulate composition and a method of preparation in which a non-colloidal solid filler core is substantially encapsulated within a layer of hydrogel forming polymer is disclosed. Also disclosed are absorbent devices using the high performance absorbent particulate composition and methods of making these devices.

Abstract: A compostable paperboard container and package for liquids which is coated with a material capable of degrading to carbon dioxide, water and biomass under composting conditions.

Abstract: A compostable paperboard container and package for liquids is coated with a polymeric material capable of degrading under composting conditions and subsequently in the presence of light to form carbon dioxide, water, and biomass.

Abstract: A method of making and using a compostable paperboard container and package for liquids which is coated with a polymeric material capable of degrading under composting conditions and subsequently in the presence of light to form carbon dioxide, water, and biomass.

Abstract: A compostable paperboard container and package for liquids which is coated with a material capable of degrading to carbon dioxide, water and biomass under composting conditions.

Abstract: A biodegradable paperboard container having an inner moisture resistant barrier coating for storing moist towels and a method for producing the container and moist towels.

Abstract: A biodegradable paperboard container having an inner moisture resistant barrier coating for storing moist towels.

Abstract: Discolsed are wet wiper products that incorporate antimicrobially-active nonwoven fabrics, preferably comprising: bonded fibers; a binder distributed on said fibers; and an antimicrobial agent distributed on from 10% through 50% of said fibers, said antimicrobial agent being substantive to said fibers such that said antimicrobial agent is prevented from substantially diffusing from said fabric.

Abstract: A strong, highly absorbent hard finished nonwoven toweling fabric consisting of wood pulp and textile fibers free from added binders is prepared by forming a wet-laid web of a blend of fibers containing 50 to 75 weight percent wood pulp and 25 to 50 weight percent staple length synthetic fibers and subjecting the fibers in the wet-laid web to hydroentanglement. The fabric may be apertured or essentially nonapertured and may be made water repellant. The fabric may be used in medical and surgical application, household cloths, food service wipes, industrial machinery wipes and the like.

Abstract: A strong, absorbent nonwoven fabric containing wood pulp and textile fibers is prepared by hydroentanglement with a continuous filament, base web. The fabric may be apertured or essentially nonapertured and may be made water repellant for use in medical and surgical applications.

Abstract: Upholstery material and shoe upper material made from a base sheet of criss-crossing elastomeric polyurethane fibers running parallel to the surfaces of the sheet, said fibers being bonded together at their points of contact. In one preferred form the product has a preformed skin whose thickness is less than about 100 microns and preferably less than about 50 microns, such as about 20 to 40 microns and the skin is joined to the fibers of the base sheet by spaced fingers of a binder.