Abstract: A composite material for producing a layer of a disposable hygienic article that comes into physical contact with the body including a first body-contacting layer and a second layer. The first body contacting layer is composed of monocomponent and bicomponent fibers having a denier of 3.5 dtex or less. The second layer is composed of between 40 and 100 percent bicomponent fibers having a denier of 4 to 10 dtex with a lower melting point component lower than the melting point of the monocomponent fibers of the first layer.

Abstract: A textile article for seat covers or cushions, in particular for seats in motor vehicles, which is designed for achieving a climatizing effect. The fabric is composed of several plies in a sandwich-like arrangement:a) a woven or knitted fabric (1) facing towards the body, and which has moisture-transporting and moisture distributing properties,b) a needle-punched non-woven fabric (2) located thereunder, also having moisture-transporting and moisture distributing properties,c) a second needle-punched non-woven fabric (3) located thereunder, having absorbent and storing properties; andd) a thermobonded non-woven fabric (4) located thereunder, having cushioning and rear-ventilating properties.