Abstract: Provided is a water-dispersible hybrid sheet comprising a water-soluble polymer, and short loose fibers. The water-soluble polymer acts as a binding agent for the loose fibers to bind to, thereby creating a fabric layer. When exposed to water or aqueous environment, the water-dispersible hybrid sheet disintegrates.

Abstract: A sheet is provided, the sheet including at least two polymeric layers including a bottom layer and a top layer, wherein the at least two polymeric layers are sprayed, wherein the at least two polymeric layers are seamlessly fused across the entire area of the sheet, creating a seamless, one piece sheet, and wherein at least one polymeric layer of the sheet contains gas bubbles. An article including the sheet is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic sheets and products having two or more zone having different material features and performance. The products can be comprised of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material of different types over different zones of a workpiece former or conveyor belt.

Abstract: A composite sheet is provided, where the composite sheet has a bottom surface and an upper surface and includes: (a) at least one layer of interconnected polymer droplets, and (b) at least one mesh having a bottom surface and an upper surface, wherein the at least one mesh is embedded into at least a part of the at least one layer of interconnected polymer droplets such that the polymer droplets surround and hold at least a part of said bottom and upper surfaces of the at least one mesh.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a non-woven product is disclosed. The apparatus is located substantially within an enclosure and includes a mold or former and at least two moveable material application heads. A controller controls various elements located within or connected to the enclosure. The footprint of the enclosure is smaller than 2 m×2 m.

Abstract: A method for obtaining temporary non-stretchability characteristics, mainly in a machine direction, in a non-woven fabric having any level of stretchability, in order to ease converting is disclosed. The non-stretchability characteristics can be then eliminated in order to restore the original characteristics of the non-woven fabric. This technique allows the formation of final products comprising stretchable non-woven fabrics by converting machines.

Abstract: An all direction stretchable dressing article is disclosed. The article includes a first surface, a second surface, at least one layer of all directions stretchable polymer, and at least one layer of fibers affixed to at least a part of the polymer layer. The article further includes at least one type of curative material embedded or associated with at least one of the polymer layer or the fiber layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for flocking a curved article is disclosed. The apparatus includes a flocking machine having a curved mesh with a plurality of sectors, the curved mesh being constructed to conform to the curve of a curved object to be flocked. The curved object also includes a plurality of sectors, and is placed at a distance from the curved mesh such that a constant gap is provided between each sector on the curved object and the corresponding sector of the curved mesh.

Abstract: A method for providing a design on a moulded product during the product manufacturing process is disclosed. The method includes applying pigments onto at least a portion of a surface of a mould in a pre-determined design, and forming or curing a product on the surface of the mould so that pigments transfer onto the surface or into the polymeric product during forming or curing. The transfer of the pigments results in the creation of the colouring design on the product.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting the relative movement between flocked fibers and an object to be flocked is disclosed. Fibers move along a curved or arcuate path which includes both vertical and horizontal movement of the fibers from a flocking machine to the object to be flocked. The method improves the flocking process quality and increases production speed and output.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a non-woven product is disclosed. The apparatus is located substantially within an enclosure and includes a mold or former and at least two moveable material application heads. A controller controls various elements located within or connected to the enclosure. The footprint of the enclosure is smaller than 2 m×2 m.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting the relative movement between flocked fibers and an object to be flocked is disclosed. Fibers move along a curved or arcuate path which includes both vertical and horizontal movement of the fibers from a flocking machine to the object to be flocked. The method improves the flocking process quality and increases production speed and output.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing different traffic speeds of carriages moving along a closed-loop track is disclosed. The closed-loop track has at least four different speed zones, which include a slow speed zone, a fast speed zone, an acceleration zone, and a deceleration zone. A computerized control system monitors and controls the movement of the carriages along the different speed zones of the closed loops track, so different traffic speeds are maintained along the closed loop track, simultaneously, with no collisions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing different traffic speeds of carriages moving along a closed-loop track is disclosed. The closed-loop track has at least four different speed zones, which include a slow speed zone, a fast speed zone, an acceleration zone, and a deceleration zone. A computerized control system monitors and controls the movement of the carriages along the different speed zones of the closed loops track, so different traffic speeds are maintained along the closed loop track, simultaneously, with no collisions.

Abstract: An all direction stretchable dressing article is disclosed. The article includes a first surface, a second surface, at least one layer of all directions stretchable polymer, and at least one layer of fibers affixed to at least a part of the polymer layer. The article further includes at least one type of curative material embedded or associated with at least one of the polymer layer or the fiber layer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing custom made disposable garments and undergarments for hygiene products are disclosed. The method includes customization of the disposable garment for a consumer. The customization may include use of a consumer's measurements, 3D body scanning data, style, color, design, and decoration preferences, for example. The apparatus includes a manufacturing line having a main program driven manufacturing control processor to convert and apply prerecorded consumer information into production orders to be used on a versatile production line, and to enable a dedicated production process for an individual consumer, as well as a versatile production line specified to produce tailored on demand disposable nonwoven garments and undergarments using the consumer's prerecorded information.

Abstract: A method for obtaining temporary non-stretchability characteristics, mainly in a machine direction, in a non-woven fabric having any level of stretchability, in order to ease converting is disclosed. The non-stretchability characteristics can be then eliminated in order to restore the original characteristics of the non-woven fabric. This technique allows the formation of final products comprising stretchable non-woven fabrics by converting machines.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic sheets and products having two or more zone having different material features and performance. The products can be comprised of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for producing flexible, stretchable, and/or elastic products comprised principally of material such as natural elastomers and other synthetic polymers. The method for producing stretchable products by spraying product material over a workpiece former, and method for creating perforated products by spraying product material over fibers in an upright position. The invention provides methods for making double sided fiber coating of the product and, or to at least coating the product surface on the side facing the wall without the need for removing the product from the wall.

Abstract: A hybrid, shape-retaining nonwoven structure of at least two layers is disclosed, A first functional layer includes an expandable nonwoven sheet having an expansion character allowing for elongation in at least one direction and a second functional layer includes a shape-retaining material. The first functional layer and second functional layer are associated with each other.