Abstract: An allergen trap is provided. The allergen trap includes a woven or nonwoven substrate having at least one strata. The trap is impregnated with or otherwise treated with a tacky adhesive by which allergens may be trapped. An example of an allergen is a dust mite. The tacky adhesive, in turn, may be treated with a miticide or activated carbon.

Abstract: An allergen trap is provided. The allergen trap includes a woven or nonwoven substrate having at least one strata. The trap is impregnated with or otherwise treated with a tacky adhesive by which allergens may be trapped. An example of an allergen is a dust mite. The tacky adhesive, in turn, may be treated with a miticide or activated carbon.

Abstract: An allergen trap is provided. The allergen trap includes a woven or nonwoven substrate having at least one strata. The trap is impregnated with or otherwise treated with a tacky adhesive by which allergens may be trapped. An example of an allergen is a dust mite. The tacky adhesive, in turn, may be treated with a miticide or activated carbon.

Abstract: An improved acoustically and thermally insulating fire-retardant composite material suitable for use in structures such as buildings, appliances, and the interior passenger compartments and exterior components of automotive vehicles is provided. The material is comprised of at least one airlaid fibrous layer of controlled density and composition and incorporating suitable binding agents and additives as needed to meet expectations for noise abatement, fire-retardancy, and mildew resistance. Separately, an airlaid structure which provides a reduced, controlled airflow therethrough useful for acoustic insulation is provided, and which includes a woven or nonwoven scrim. A process for the production of the fire retardant nonwoven material is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a specific filtration media which includes a substrate having cellulose fibers, bicomponent fibers, adhesion fibers, binder, and pressure sensitive adhesive. Also contemplated are fire retardant filtration media containing bicomponent fibers and polyester fibers or acrylic fibers, and optionally cellulose fibers. The cellulose fibers of the invention are pretreated with flame retardant, providing a beneficial material for filtration purposes.

Abstract: An allergen trap is provided. The allergen trap includes a woven or nonwoven substrate having at least one strata. The trap is impregnated with or otherwise treated with a tacky adhesive by which allergens may be trapped. An example of an allergen is a dust mite. The tacky adhesive, in turn, may be treated with a miticide or activated carbon.

Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent structure having wet integrity greater than about 4.0 mN/gsm, softness greater than 8.0/J, pliability greater than about 70/N, and providing a substantially dry liquid-accepting surface after receiving a quantity of liquid. The structure includes an upper ply having an upper fluid receiving surface and a lower surface and including (i) a top stratum including synthetic matrix fibers bonded with a binder, the matrix fibers having length from about 2 to about 15 mm; (ii) a middle stratum in fluid communication with the top stratum, the middle stratum including natural fibers, superabsorbent particles and a binder; and (iii) a bottom stratum in fluid communication with the middle stratum, the bottom stratum including natural fibers and a binder.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nonwoven materials containing a chemical composition capable of generating carbon dioxide when activated. The present invention provides a latent carbon dioxide gas generating material having a first layer containing fiber and a binder, having a basis weight of from about 25 gsm to about 100 gsm and having inner and outer surfaces, a second layer containing a carbon dioxide gas generating composition, having a basis weight of from about 5 gsm to about 300 gsm and having upper and lower surfaces, and a third layer containing fiber and a binder, having a basis weight of from about 25 gsm to about 100 gsm and having inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface of the first layer is in contact with the upper surface of the second layer, and the inner surface of the third layer is in contact with the lower surface of the second layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides high strength nonwoven wipe materials and the process of making the materials. The high strength nonwoven wipe materials contain cellulosic fibers, synthetic fibers, or mixtures thereof, with bicomponent fibers and optionally, a binder. The present invention provides a high strength, high elongation, reduced stiffness nonwoven wipe material with superior tensile strength.

Abstract: This invention relates to fibrous absorbent articles containing particles useful in the manufacture of disposable diapers, adult incontinence pads, sanitary napkins and the like. More particularly, the invention is directed to a multistrata fibrous web including a plurality of first strata including matrix fibers and thermoplastic fibers and a plurality of second strata including functional particles arranged in separated lanes. The first and second strata alternate through the web and the lanes of the second strata are arranged such that such that the lanes of adjacent second strata do not superimpose.

Abstract: An absorbent article such as a diaper has an outer layer of a porous fabric and an inner absorbent core. A separator layer of thermally bonded nonwoven fabric is positioned between the outer layer and the core to minimize rewet by liquids. The fibers of the nonwoven fabric of the separator layer have a diameter greater than 28 microns, and at least 5 crimps per extended inch, and the fabric has a porosity of about 90-95%, to provide superior rewet properties.