Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having desirable wiping properties while also providing pleasant tactile properties are provided. The nonwoven fabrics may include a first nonwoven outer layer, a second nonwoven outer layer, and a core layer located between the first nonwoven layer and the second nonwoven outer layer. At least one of the first nonwoven outer layer and the second nonwoven outer layer may include a plurality of blended filaments comprising a blend of a polymer and an elastomeric polyolefin.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having desirable wiping properties while also providing pleasant tactile properties are provided. The nonwoven fabrics may include a first nonwoven outer layer, a second nonwoven outer layer, and a core layer located between the first nonwoven layer and the second nonwoven outer layer. At least one of the first nonwoven outer layer and the second nonwoven outer layer may include a plurality of blended filaments comprising a blend of a polymer and an elastomeric polyolefin.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having liquid barrier properties are provided. The nonwoven fabrics may include one or more nonwoven layers, in which one or more of the nonwoven layers may include a liquid-barrier-enhancing-additive (LBEA) comprising an amide. The nonwoven fabrics may be suitable for use in a wide variety of liquid barrier applications, including facemasks, surgical gowns, surgical drapes, lab coats, and barrier components of absorbent articles (e.g., barrier leg cuffs).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a mask including a perforated exterior shell sized to cover the nose and mouth of a user and constructed of one or more fabric layers, and a removable multi-layer nonwoven fabric insert sized to cover the nose and mouth of a user and adapted for abutting contact with the exterior shell, the nonwoven fabric including a layer of a spunbond material and a layer of meltblown material adjacent to the layer of spunbond material.

Abstract: A nonwoven having a high affinity for an active ingredient is proved, the nonwoven having at least one high surface area fiber in addition to the active ingredient.

Abstract: A nonwoven having a high affinity for an active ingredient is proved, the nonwoven having at least one high surface area fiber in addition to the active ingredient.

Abstract: Method of producing fibers comprises forming a blend of a liquid additive and a poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) fluid. The method also includes adding the blend to a polymer to form a composition. The method further includes melting the composition within an extruder. The method furthermore includes spinning fiber, through the extruder, from the composition.

Abstract: Composites where nonwoven fabrics having multicomponent synthetic fibers with adhered particles thereon are disclosed. The multicomponent fibers have at least one polymer component with a melting point below that of the other components, and the average apparent particle diameter is less than the average apparent fiber diameter. Methods of making the disclosed composites are also disclosed.

Abstract: Absorbent composites are provided that include a nonwoven top layer having hydrophilic fibers and an absorbent core layer directly or indirectly attached to the nonwoven top layer, wherein the absorbent core layer comprises a through-air-bonded nonwoven. The absorbent composites may include a combination of (i) a composite-run-off value of less than 50% as determined by ISO 9073-11, (ii) a composite-absorption capacity of at least 600% as determined by ISO 9073, and (iii) a composite-rate of absorption of less than 10 seconds for a 5 ml liquid sample as determined by D824-94. The absorbent composites may include an optional film layer attached to the absorbent core layer.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having liquid barrier properties are provided. The nonwoven fabrics may include one or more nonwoven layers, in which one or more of the nonwoven layers may include a liquid-barrier-enhancing-additive (LBEA) comprising an amide. The nonwoven fabrics may be suitable for use in a wide variety of liquid barrier applications, including facemasks, surgical gowns, surgical drapes, lab coats, and barrier components of absorbent articles (e.g., barrier leg cuffs).

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having desirable wiping properties while also providing pleasant tactile properties are provided. The nonwoven fabrics may include a first nonwoven outer layer, a second nonwoven outer layer, and a core layer located between the first nonwoven layer and the second nonwoven outer layer. At least one of the first nonwoven outer layer and the second nonwoven outer layer may include a plurality of blended filaments comprising a blend of a polymer and an elastomeric polyolefin.

Abstract: A nonwoven having a high affinity for an active ingredient is proved, the nonwoven having at least one high surface area fiber in addition to the active ingredient.

Abstract: Absorbent composites suitable for a wide variety of uses (e.g., sorbent drapes, sorbent patches around a fenestration area, tray liners for surgical tools, incontinence pads and liners, other liners, etc.) are provided. The composite includes an absorbent nonwoven. The absorbent nonwoven may comprise a hydroentangled spunbond web. The composite also may comprise a liquid-impermeable film. One or more absorbent nonwovens of a composite may additionally comprise a three-dimensional pattern, for example, a three-dimensional pattern that has been imaged using hydroentanglement. Optionally, any one or more layers of the composites may comprise an antimicrobial additive.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing continuous filament nonwoven fabric which comprises the steps of providing a single polymeric resin having an MFR of between about 6 to 16, spinning said single polymeric resin using commercially available continuous filament spinning equipment, to yield a continuous filament nonwoven fabric exhibiting a tensile strength improvement of at least 30% when compared to similar resin of greater than 35 MFR.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for producing continuous filament nonwoven fabric which comprises the steps of providing a single polymeric resin having an MFR of between about 6 to 16, spinning said single polymeric resin using commercially available continuous filament spinning equipment, to yield a continuous filament nonwoven fabric exhibiting a tensile strength improvement of at least 30% when compared to similar resin of greater than 35 MFR.

Abstract: A liquid acquisition layer is inserted between a porous cover sheet and an absorbent core of an absorbent article such as a disposable diaper. The liquid acquisition layer is made from polymer fibers bonded by an adhesive, with the adhesive rendered insoluble by curing. The cured adhesive has a glass transition temperature in excess of 30.degree. C. and preferably above 37.degree. C., which is normal body temperature. This allows the acquisition to remain resilient and retain void volume when heated by the body or body liquids.