Abstract: An economical and uniform fibrous glass mat displaying improved tear strength and a wet forming process of making such a mat is disclosed herein. The mat, which is especially suitable as a carrier material in the manufacture of asphalt shingles or other such roofing products, includes a web of base fibers comprising individual monofilament glass fibers and reinforcement fibers in the form of glass fiber bundles interspersed throughout the web in a randomly oriented pattern. The mat also includes a binder substance to assist in holding the base fibers and reinforcement fiber bundles together.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flexible thermally insulating duct liner comprising a fibrous thermal insulation layer having an organic fibrous layer having an open structure bonded to its working face, the working face being thereafter coated with a flame retardant vinyl polymer containing coating. The duct liner of the present invention has an extremely smooth surface which reduces air friction to a minimum. Still the product is very flexible, easy to work with, and resistant to delamination or working surface failure.