Abstract: A breathable barrier material having a first nonwoven layer and a first microporous film bonded together to form a composite laminate. A second microporous film and a second nonwoven layer are bonded to the composite laminate and second film to form the barrier material such that the films are disposed between the nonwoven layers. The composite laminate is bonded to the second film and second nonwoven layer thereby creating bond points in the material and void spaces between the first and second films. The void spaces between films may enhance liquid and viral barrier properties in the barrier material by creating a boundary that minimizes passage of liquids and/or viral components through the barrier material.

Abstract: A single step sterilization wrapping material suitable for use, as an example, in wrapping surgical instruments and supplies for sterilization, transportation and storage, is provided. The material includes separate first and second wraps that provide improved strength attributes to the system. Separate wraps are provided that may be specially engineered to deliver selected properties for each sheet and then joined to one another to permit wrapping and opening in a neat single step process which increases efficiency and saves time and money. The sheets may be joined in a manner that increases the strength and/or tear resistance of the sterilization wrapping material.

Abstract: Methods for making a single step sterilization wrapping material suitable for use, as an example, in wrapping surgical instruments and supplies for sterilization, transportation and storage, are provided. The material includes separate first and second wraps that provide improved strength attributes to the system. Separate wraps are provided that may be specially engineered to deliver selected properties for each sheet and then joined to one another to permit wrapping and opening in a neat single step process which increases efficiency and saves time and money. The sheets may be joined in a manner that increases the strength and/or tear resistance of the sterilization wrapping material.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a fluid permeable top sheet, a fluid impermeable back sheet, and a corrugated absorbent material having a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys disposed between the fluid permeable top sheet and the fluid impermeable back sheet. The corrugated absorbent material can be a nonwoven web of a synthetic material or a web comprising natural fibers such as a pulp fibers, and include a binder and/or a superabsorbent material. The corrugated absorbent material can be formed by various processes, such as feeding the absorbent material through a nip having a doctor blade which reduces the speed of the absorbent material exiting the nip, thereby creating corrugations.