Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multilayered disposable absorbent article (24, 24A) and methods of manufacturing the same. In one form, the method includes the step of forming a base material or nonwoven substrate (12, 12A). The method further includes the step of applying a plurality of functional layers (14,14A; 16, 16A; 18, 18A; 20, 20A; 22, 22A) to the base material (12, 12A) to form a multilayered disposable absorbent article (24, 24A). Preferably, a release agent is included in one of the functional layers (14,14A; 16, 16A; 18, 18A; 20, 20A; 22, 22A) to which may be triggered chemically or mechanically to facilitate the removal of the functional layers (14,14A; 16, 16A; 18, 18A; 20, 20A; 22, 22A) from the base material during recycling of the article (24, 24A).

Abstract: A biologically degradable multi-component polymer fiber, in particular bi-component fibers, with advantageous physical properties, to a process for its production, as well as to its use.