Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for drying web substrates are described. In one embodiment, a method of drying a web substrate may comprise supplying air to a first dryer head located proximate a web conveyer, the air within the first dryer head having a temperature of less than 176 degrees C., directing air from the first dryer head toward the web conveyer at a velocity greater than 1000 m/min and forming a first drying region, and advancing the web substrate in a first direction on the web conveyer and through the first drying region.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for forming fibrous web structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of forming a fibrous web comprises positioning a masking media over a foraminous forming member having a forming surface, the masking media producing covered portions and uncovered portions of the forming surface, applying vacuum pressure so as to draw air through the forming surface, depositing fibrous material onto the forming surface to form a fibrous web. The masking media may be flexible such that the at least one masking media is sucked tight to the forming surface and forms direct contact with the forming surface where vacuum pressure is applied, thereby preventing the fibrous material from flowing between the at least one masking media and the forming surface.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for drying web substrates are described. In one embodiment, a method of drying a web substrate may comprise supplying air to a first dryer head located proximate a web conveyer, the air within the first dryer head having a temperature of less than 176 degrees C., directing air from the first dryer head toward the web conveyer at a velocity greater than 1000 m/min and forming a first drying region, and advancing the web substrate in a first direction on the web conveyer and through the first drying region.

Abstract: The present disclosure presents a printed absorbent article which includes a hydrophobic substrate, an ink receptive coating and an aqueous ink. The ink receptive coating has a base weight from about 2 gsm to about 20 gsm. The aqueous ink contains pigments. The receptive coating absorbs liquid from the ink at a contact angle at or about zero degrees at which the ink is printed onto the substrate through the receptive coating at a printing speed of at least about 500 feet per minute.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a printed absorbent article and a process for making a printed absorbent article. Specifically, the printing onto the outer cover of an absorbent article may be accomplished by using a hydrophobic substrate and applying aqueous ink containing pigments to an ink receptive coating that has a thickness of about 0.1 millimeters or less and a base weight of at least 2 gsm wherein the coating absorbs liquid from the ink at a contact angle at or about zero degrees at which time the ink is printed onto the hydrophobic substrate at a printing speed of at least 500 feet per minute.