Abstract: A barrier fabric is provided which is impermeable to liquids and permeable to vapor. A polymer film is laminated to a porous fibrous web. The composite web is then needled repeatedly with fine conical needles to provide micropores through the film.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 7, 1988
Date of Patent:
February 6, 1990
Assignee:
Reemay, Inc.
Inventors:
Jerry A. Dunaway, Leon H. Zimmerman, Nancy T. LaTondress