Abstract: A three-dimensionally structured fiber fabric has a high fluid absorption capacity of at least 5 g fluid per g of fiber fabric and elevations and depressions that occur alternately and regularly with reference to the fabric plane, which includes at least one nonwoven fabric layer and a shrunk fabric bonded to it. The bond between the nonwoven fabric layer and the shrunk fabric has been produced by hot bonding, and the hot bonding occurred at least perpendicular to the direction of the greatest shrinkage of the shrunk fabric, in the form of regularly arranged lines. Furthermore, spaces have formed between the nonwoven fabric layer and the shrunk fabric, at the alternately occurring elevations and depressions, which spaces promote the fluid absorption capacity of the fabric. These fabrics may be used as wiping cloths, wet wipes, as fluid dispensers for cleaning or for applying fluids, etc.

Abstract: A laminate is claimed, having a first cover layer, a fabric with perforations as the middle layer, and a second cover layer, as are a method for its production and the use of the laminate as a fluid absorption and distribution layer made of a nonwoven fabric layer oriented in the Z direction, for absorbent hygiene articles. A three-dimensional form is achieved in that the fabric is present in the shrunk state in the middle layer, i.e. is brought into this state.

Abstract: A composite fabric and a method for manufacturing the composite fabric that includes at least one planar structure and at least one nonwoven fabric thermally bonded to the planar structure via a plurality of welds arranged in a predetermined pattern. A sheet of parallel elastic threads is disposed between the nonwoven fabric and the planar structure, wherein portions of the elastic threads are embedded in the plurality of welds in a stretched state. The composite fabric can be used for manufacturing hygienic products, in particular diapers, including diaper pants.

Abstract: A three-dimensionally structured fibrous web made up of continuous-filament layers which alternate perpendicular to the surface plane, and denser short-fiber layers that are permanently thermally bonded in a continuous or spot-like manner to the filament layers, the wide-mesh continuous-filament layers representing a scrim, lattice, or netting, has on the short-fiber layers repeating, fold- or wave-shaped elevations. In the manufacturing process, all of the layers of the laminate are subjected together to a shrinkage process at a temperature which lies between the softening and melting points of the scrim material.

Abstract: A hook and loop fastener for flat structures, particularly for textile products, having a hook part and an interlocking part, the interlocking part being made of a nonwoven composite having worked-in, textured, polymeric threads, the nonwoven composite being used as support for the textured threads, and the textured threads forming the loops for the hooks.

Abstract: A three-dimensionally structured fibrous fabric having elevations and depressions occurring regularly in alternation in relation to the surface plane, includes at least one nonwoven fabric layer and a shrunk fabric bonded thereto. In this context, the nonwoven fabric layer and the shrunk fabric were bonded by heat sealing performed at least perpendicular to the direction of the greatest shrinkage of the shrunk fabric in the form of lines. The fabric may be used as filter materials, in hygiene articles or as the mechanically sticking part of Velcro fasteners.

Abstract: A nonwoven laminate material for mechanical closure systems, method for its production, and its use. The multi-layer nonwoven fabric laminate material has at least one layer of a polyolefin endless filament nonwoven fabric having a maximum tensile strength in the machine running direction that is at least as great as crosswise to that direction, and made up essentially of fibers having a titer of less than 4.5 dtex, as well as a second layer of a nonwoven fabric that is bonded to the first layer, which includes a sheet of crimped staple fibers made of polyolefins, and whose crimped fibers are coarser than the fibers of the nonwoven fabric of the first layer. The at least two nonwoven fabric layers are bonded to one another at the common interface by bonding in the form of a pre-determined pattern. With this laminate, it is possible to produce diapers that are also suitable for adult incontinence patients, which have a mechanical closure system, e.g., a Velcro™ closure.

Abstract: A composite material, including at least one nonwoven fabric and a reinforcing material, thermally connected to it, situated in the form of regularly recurring patterns, which is derived from sheeting made of thermoplastic material. The new composite material may be used, for example, as an operating room coat, a textile outer material for one-time use, as a belt or in absorbent products, such as diapers or feminine hygiene products.

Abstract: A three-dimensionally structured fiber fabric has a high fluid absorption capacity of at least 5 g fluid per g of fiber fabric and elevations and depressions that occur alternately and regularly with reference to the fabric plane, which includes at least one nonwoven fabric layer and a shrunk fabric bonded to it. The bond between the nonwoven fabric layer and the shrunk fabric has been produced by hot bonding, and the hot bonding occurred at least perpendicular to the direction of the greatest shrinkage of the shrunk fabric, in the form of regularly arranged lines. Furthermore, spaces have formed between the nonwoven fabric layer and the shrunk fabric, at the alternately occurring elevations and depressions, which spaces promote the fluid absorption capacity of the fabric. These fabrics may be used as wiping cloths, wet wipes, as fluid dispensers for cleaning or for applying fluids, etc.

Abstract: A laminate is claimed, having a first cover layer, a fabric with perforations as the middle layer, and a second cover layer, as are a method for its production and the use of the laminate as a fluid absorption and distribution layer made of a nonwoven fabric layer oriented in the Z direction, for absorbent hygiene articles.

Abstract: A medical bandaging material made of a microfilament nonwoven fabric with a mass per unit area of 30 to 150 g/m2 and a tear strength of >40 N/5 cm, the nonwoven fabric being made of continuous multicomponent filaments, melt-spun, stretched, and directly laid down to form a nonwoven fabric, having a titer of 1.5 to 5 dtex, and the continuous multicomponent filaments, after optional prebonding, being split, at least to the extent of 80%, into continuous microfilaments having a titer of 0.01 to 1.0 dtex and bonded.

Abstract: A composite material, including a laminate (1) made of a film (5) bonded to a nonwoven (7), wherein the nonwoven (7) and the film (5) are only bonded together at discrete points and the laminate (1) is stretched in at least one direction after being formed.

Abstract: A voluminous non-woven fabric that has a textured yarn shot through it, at least in one preferential direction, where an endless filament and/or staple fiber non-woven fabric with a mass per unit area of 5 to 100 g/m2 has a textured multifilament yarn with a titer in the range of 10 to 400 dtex shot through it, and where the distance of the multifilament yarns from one another is 1 to 10/cm, and the mesh number is 0.5 to 8/cm, and the multifilament yarn threads are shrunk by 3 to 80%, using moist-thermal or wet-thermal treatment.

Abstract: A medical bandaging material made of a microfilament nonwoven fabric with a mass per unit area of 30 to 150 g/m2 and a tear strength of >40 N/5 cm, the nonwoven fabric being made of continuous multicomponent filaments, melt-spun, stretched, and directly laid down to form a nonwoven fabric, having a titer of 1.5 to 5 dtex, and the continuous multicomponent filaments, after optional prebonding, being split, at least to the extent of 80%, into continuous microfilaments having a titer of 0.01 to 1.0 dtex and bonded.

Abstract: Bodies containing superabsorber polymers, having superabsorber polymers bonded together with polymer fibers, wherein at least part of the superabsorber polymers are present as a microporous open-celled foam. The bodies are used for producing diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons and other articles of personal hygiene.

Abstract: An insole for shoes is a three-dimensionally shaped laminate composed of two adhesive-free formed fabrics, the formed fabric on the foot side being thin and abrasion-resistant, and the thicker formed fabric forming the base material of the insole consisting of staple fibers, having a composition of 50-60% by weight of core/sheath-polyester/copolyester fibers with a melting range of the core component of 255.degree.-260.degree. C. and of the sheath component of 110.degree.-140.degree. C., 5-15% by weight of high-shrinkage polyester fibers, and 25-40% by weight of absorbent fibers. The base material has a mass per unit area of 800-1200 g/m.sup.2 with a thickness of 0.70-0.85 cm.

Abstract: The invention refers to a lining material for shoes, comprising two to three layers of nonwoven fabric which are spot (heat) bonded together, wherein a wear resistant ply facing towards the foot (inside of the shoe) is comprised of synthetic fibers and that ply is adhered on its the side facing away from the foot to a moisture absorbent ply which contains about 30 to 70 wt. % cellulosic fibers.

Abstract: A microporous, polymeric film is prepared by dissolving methylene-chloride-soluble, film-forming polymers completely in methylene chloride. Then an aqueous phase is prepared containing non-methylene-chloride-soluble, water-soluble thickeners and, if desired, additives, and brought to a viscosity of about 0.07 to 0.5 Pa s. The aqueous phase is then dispersed in the polymer solution and the resultant paste is spread onto a support material or intermediate support, the methylene chloride is evaporated, the resultant membrane is transferred to the actual support, and finally the water is removed by drying.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a surgical sponge which contains contrast agent embedded in a polymer matrix in proportions of up to 70 wt. %. The matrix consists of a polymer material free of plasticizers. In the process for the production of the sponge a matrix for the contrast agent is used, which is an uncrosslinked, viscous liquid, prepolymer state until after it has been extruded onto the basic fleece material, and not until a process step that then follows is the polymerization completed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nonwoven, textile sponge for use in medical and hygienic applications consisting of at least one outer, thermally consolidated, moisture-repellent fiber layer containing at least 80% synthetic heterofil filaments and at least one layer of absorbent fibers. The sponge is perforated, but does not have any substantial fiber entanglement, and contains no binding agent of any kind. Also disclosed is a method for the manufacture of the sponge, in which the fiber nonwovens are laid one on the other, hydraulically perforated without fiber entanglement, and then thermally consolidated through heterofil filaments.