Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent core composite for a disposable absorbent article. The absorbent composite has a first fabric, a body side second fabric, and a plurality of aggregates of superabsorbent particles (SAP) situated between the first fabric second fabric. About each of a plurality of the SAP aggregates, an arrangement of spaced apart bond sites secure the second fabric to the first fabric and form a pocket in which the SAP aggregate is secured between the first fabric and the second fabric. The body side second fabric is a bulky nonwoven including fibers that entangle at least some particles in the SAP aggregate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable absorbent article with a chassis body having a first end margin and a second end margin longitudinally spaced from the first end margins. The article further includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent composite disposed between the topsheet and backsheet. The absorbent composite includes a first fabric, a second fabric, and absorbent particles disposed between the first and second fabric. The first fabric is intermittently attached to the second fabric to define a plurality of containers situated therebetween, each containing an aggregate of absorbent particles. The absorbent composite includes regions of such absorbent particles aggregates, including a primary region having containers of a first size and a secondary region having a plurality of containers of a second size.

Abstract: Nonwoven materials having a pattern incorporated into the materials are disclosed. The nonwoven materials may be, for instance, tissue webs, meltspun webs such as meltblown webs or spunbond webs, bonded carded webs, hydroentangled webs, and the like. The pattern may be incorporated into the webs using various techniques. For instance, the pattern may be formed into the web by topically applying a bonding material. In an alternative embodiment, the pattern may be formed according to a thermal bonding process. The pattern contains individual cells that include two spaced apart expanded regions separated by a constricted region. By incorporating the pattern into the web, a material is produced having a relatively low Poisson ratio.

Abstract: A thermal device that contains an exothermic composition is provided. The exothermic composition includes a metal that is capable of undergoing an oxidation reaction in the presence of moisture and oxygen to generate heat. Certain aspects of the thermal device may be optimized to supply a controlled amount of moisture and/or oxygen to the exothermic composition during use. Through selective control over the supply of these reactants, a heating profile may be achieved in which an elevated temperature is reached quickly and maintained over an extended period of time.

Abstract: A wiper for use in a cleanroom environment made of a knitted, continuous synthetic filaments is disclosed. The wiper has a surfactant added to the surface of the knitted substrate. The wiper has improved wiping ability, low lint and low extractable ions making it suitable for use in critical cleanroom environments.

Abstract: A wiper for use in a cleanroom environment made of a knitted, continuous synthetic filaments is disclosed. The wiper has a specified pore size distribution that enhances the wiping ability of the wiper. The wiper has improved wiping ability, low lint and low extractable ions making it suitable for use in critical cleanroom environments.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable cleaning product for use in household cleaning or personal care applications. The cleaning product of the invention is a multi-layer laminate product and may include at least two distinct layers, an abrasive layer and an absorbent layer. The absorbent layer contains a sponge-like member optionally in combination with a plurality of cellulosic fibrous webs. The sponge-like member can be made from various materials. For example, in one embodiment, the sponge-like member comprises one or more layers of a spunbond web containing crimped, bicomponent filaments.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are disposable fibrous nonwoven wipers which include one or more creped fibrous nonwoven webs which have been electret treated. The fibrous nonwoven wipers provide desirable properties including improved capacity and efficiency for picking up debris such as dirt, dust and particulate matter and enhanced particle attraction and containment properties. Also disclosed herein is a method for making the fibrous nonwoven wipers.

Abstract: An entangled fabric that contains a nonwoven web hydraulically entangled with a fibrous component is provided. The nonwoven web is formed from staple fibers and is creped. For example, in one embodiment, the nonwoven web is a creped, point bonded, carded web. Excellent liquid handling properties can be achieved in accordance with the present invention without resulting in the poor liquid handling capabilities often associated with point bonded nonwoven webs. In fact, the entangled fabric of the present invention can have improved bulk, softness, and capillary tension.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wet wipe prepared from at least a two layer laminate material. In addition to the laminate, the wet wipe also contains a cleaning fluid. As for the laminate, the laminate has a first layer which contains a web material capable of holding and releasing the cleaning fluid and a second layer, adjacent the first layer, which has, by virtue of its structure and/or composition, less affinity for the cleaning solution than the first layer. The first layer contains a larger percentage of the cleaning fluid than the second layer. Also disclosed is a three layer laminate containing wipe wherein the intermediate layer has less affinity for the cleaning solution than the outer layers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nonwoven web laminate having at least a bimodal pore size distribution. The laminate has a first layer with pores having a mean equivalent pore radius greater than about 100 ?m and a second layer with pores having a mean equivalent pore radius less than about 100 ?m. Generally, the first layer has a mean equivalent pore size radius in the range of about 1 ?m to about 100 ?m and the second layer has a mean equivalent pore size radius in the range of about 100 ?m to about 1000 ?m. The layer having an average pore size radius greater than 100 ?m provides rapid fluid release from the laminate to facilitate cleaning by providing a cleaning solution to solubilize particles or viscous liquids on the surface. In addition, the large pore size allows particles and viscous liquids to be captured and trapped within the pores of the laminate, thereby effectively cleaning the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: Nonwoven materials having a pattern incorporated into the materials are disclosed. The nonwoven materials may be, for instance, tissue webs, meltspun webs such as meltblown webs or spunbond webs, bonded carded webs, hydroentangled webs, and the like. The pattern may be incorporated into the webs using various techniques. For instance, the pattern may be formed into the web by topically applying a bonding material. In an alternative embodiment, the pattern may be formed according to a thermal bonding process. The pattern contains individual cells that include two spaced apart expanded regions separated by a constricted region. By incorporating the pattern into the web, a material is produced having a relatively low Poisson ratio.

Abstract: A composite fabric that includes an apertured nonwoven web hydraulically entangled with a fibrous component is provided. The apertured nonwoven web contains thermoplastic fibers and the fibrous component comprises greater than about 50% by weight of the fabric. Excellent liquid handling properties can be achieved in accordance with the present invention. The entangled fabric of the present invention can also have improved bulk, softness, and capillary tension.

Abstract: Low evaporative absorbent articles are disclosed. The low evaporative absorbent articles comprise a treatment agent in the absorbent core of the absorbent article which, upon activation, coats swollen superabsorbent particles present in the absorbent core to reduce evaporation therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid distribution layer for absorbent articles which exhibits directional liquid distribution properties and has desirable physical integrity. The liquid distribution layer is a nonwoven web of substantially continuous microfibers that has its fibers substantially aligned along one planar dimension of the web, wherein the fibers are hydrophilically modified or hydrophilic. Additionally, the liquid distribution layer may have an increasing fiber alignment gradient as well as a decreasing fiber thickness gradient in the direction of the web thickness. Further provided are suitable processes for producing the liquid distribution layer.

Abstract: Premoistened wipers are provided with wet strength through the use of colloidal sulfate esters of cellulose having a high degree of sulfate substitution, equal to or greater than 2.5. When such wipers are immersed in water, they become easily dispersible and hence flushable.