Abstract: A nonwoven web material that contains fibers formed by compounding at least one polymer with a tackifier is provided. The nonwoven web material can be used as a wipe or tack cloth and can exhibit a dust holding capacity of at least about 10 grams/m2 and a lint potential of less than about 5 fibers/cm2. In addition to containing a tackifier that is compounded with the polymer(s) used to form the fibers of the web, the nonwoven web material can be textured, post-bonded, apertured, or treated with elemental fluorine gas to further improve its dust holding capacity and minimize lint production. In addition, the nonwoven web material leaves minimal residue after contacting a surface.

Abstract: A nonwoven web material that contains fibers formed by compounding at least one polymer with a tackifier is provided. The nonwoven web material can be used as a wipe or tack cloth and can exhibit a dust holding capacity of at least about 10 grams/m2 and a lint potential of less than about 5 fibers/cm2. In addition to containing a tackifier that is compounded with the polymer(s) used to form the fibers of the web, the nonwoven web material can be textured, post-bonded, apertured, or treated with elemental fluorine gas to further improve its dust holding capacity and minimize lint production. In addition, the nonwoven web material leaves minimal residue after contacting a surface.

Abstract: A nonwoven web material that contains fibers formed by compounding at least one polymer with a tackifier is provided. The nonwoven web material can be used as a wipe or tack cloth and can exhibit a dust holding capacity of at least about 10 grams/m2 and a lint potential of less than about 5 fibers/cm2. In addition to containing a tackifier that is compounded with the polymer(s) used to form the fibers of the web, the nonwoven web material can be textured, post-bonded, apertured, or treated with elemental fluorine gas to further improve its dust holding capacity and minimize lint production. In addition, the nonwoven web material leaves minimal residue after contacting a surface.

Abstract: An elastic laminate capable of being rolled for storage and unwound from a roll when needed for use, includes an elastic layer of an array of continuous filament strands with meltblown deposited on the continuous filament strands, and a facing layer bonded to only one side of the elastic layer. The meltblown layer may include an elastic polyolefin-based meltblown polymer having a degree of crystallinity between about 3% and about 40%. The laminate suitably has an inter-layer peel strength of less than about 70 grams per 3 inches cross-directional width at a strain rate of 300 mm/min. Alternatively or additionally, the continuous filament strands and/or the facing layer may include an elastic polyolefin-based meltblown polymer having a degree of crystallinity between about 3% and about 40%.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article suitable for attachment to the skin of a user, the article including a compressible material and a means for attaching the compressible material to skin, wherein the compressible material has Compressibility under a 1.4 kilopascal load greater than about 14 percent, and further wherein the compressible material has an Initial Shear Modulus in a first direction less than about 200 kilopascals.

Abstract: A stretch activated disposable article, such as a wipe or mitt, includes an upper material layer, and a lower material layer joined to the upper material layer such that a space is defined between the material layers. A functional element, for example a fluid composition, is stored in the space between the upper and lower material layers and becomes functional upon being exposed through the upper material layer with use of the article. The upper material layer includes a plurality of materially weakened positions along the surface thereof that are configured to part or separate upon stretching of the upper material layer to expose the functional element through the upper material layer.

Abstract: Extensible bicomponent fibers and webs particularly adapted for disposable personal care product component applications. Sheath/core configurations providing desirable feel properties for elastic embodiments when compared with conventional elastic fibers and webs are obtained with specific olefin polymer combinations and sheath configurations.

Abstract: Extensible bicomponent fibers and webs particularly adapted for disposable personal care product component applications. Sheath/core configurations providing desirable feel properties for elastic embodiments when compared with conventional elastic fibers and webs are obtained with specific olefin polymer combinations and sheath configurations.

Abstract: A composition including an aromatic polyester and a copolyester having a lower melting point than the aromatic polyester. The aromatic polyester and the copolyester can be blended together to form fibers and fibrous webs. The composition can be thermally bonded at a temperature below the melting point of the aromatic polyester.

Abstract: A composition including an aromatic polyester and a copolyester having a lower melting point than the aromatic polyester. The aromatic polyester and the copolyester can be blended together to form fibers and fibrous webs. The composition can be thermally bonded at a temperature below the melting point of the aromatic polyester.

Abstract: A composition including an aromatic polyester and a copolyester having a lower melting point than the aromatic polyester. The aromatic polyester and the copolyester can be blended together to form fibers and fibrous webs. The composition can be thermally bonded at a temperature below the melting point of the aromatic polyester.

Abstract: A composition including an aromatic polyester and a copolyester having a lower melting point than the aromatic polyester. The aromatic polyester and the copolyester can be blended together to form fibers and fibrous webs. The composition can be thermally bonded at a temperature below the melting point of the aromatic polyester.

Abstract: A highly breathable, stretch-thinned film having enhanced breathability includes a matrix polymer, a particulate filler, and an incompatible polymer that is thermodynamically incompatible with the matrix polymer. The incompatible polymer can be added to the film in the form of laminate waste material.

Abstract: A textile fiber including polypropylene blended with an impact modifier. The impact modifier can be less than 10% by weight of the composition. Examples of suitable impact modifiers include ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer (EPDM), styrene/ethylene-co-butadiene/styrene (SEBS), and styrene-poly(ethylene-propylene)-styrene-poly(ethylene-propylene) (SEPSEP). The textile fiber can be used to form a spunbond fiber, a staple fiber, a multi-fiber yarn, a knit fabric, a woven fabric, or a nonwoven fabric.