Abstract: A composite includes a first substrate and a second substrate joined in a bonding region, wherein the first substrate comprises a first Peak Force Tensile Strength and the second Peak Force Tensile Strength. The first Peak Force Tensile Strength is greater than or equal to the second Peak Force Tensile Strength. The bonding region has a Bond Density of about 10% to about 22%; and a Composite Tensile Strength at Peak Force that is within about 15% of the second Peak Force Tensile Strength.

Abstract: A composite includes a first substrate and a second substrate joined in a bonding region, wherein the first substrate comprises a first Peak Force Tensile Strength and the second Peak Force Tensile Strength. The first Peak Force Tensile Strength is greater than or equal to the second Peak Force Tensile Strength. The bonding region has a Bond Density of about 10% to about 22%; and a Composite Tensile Strength at Peak Force that is within about 15% of the second Peak Force Tensile Strength.

Abstract: An article includes a chassis having a topsheet, backsheet and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet; and an ear joined to the chassis. The ear includes a ring-rolled laminate having a first nonwoven web and an elastomeric film; wherein the first nonwoven web has a crimped spunbond fiber nonwoven web.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a topsheet, backsheet and absorbent core disposed between a portion of the topsheet and the backsheet, and an elastomeric laminate. The elastomeric laminate includes a first nonwoven, a second nonwoven, and a preactivated film positioned between the first and second nonwoven; and a plurality of ultrasonic bonds. The absorbent core comprises absorbent material and at least one channel, wherein the at least one channel is substantially free of absorbent material.

Abstract: A composite includes a first substrate and a second substrate joined in a bonding region, wherein the first substrate comprises a first Peak Force Tensile Strength and the second Peak Force Tensile Strength. The first Peak Force Tensile Strength is greater than or equal to the second Peak Force Tensile Strength. The bonding region has a Bond Density of about 10% to about 22%; and a Composite Tensile Strength at Peak Force that is within about 15% of the second Peak Force Tensile Strength.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastomer composition comprising polyolefin elastomer material which exhibits improved hysteresis properties, said elastomer composition having the following properties: (1) an average integrated enthalpy sum of no greater than 17 J/g according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; (2) an average integrated enthalpy ratio of from 0.6 to 300 according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; (3) an unload stress at 75% strain of above 0.8 MPa according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein; and (4) a load stress/unload stress ratio at 75% strain of 1 to 2.6 according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laminate comprising at least one polyolefin elastic film layer and at least one substrate layer; the polyolefin elastic film having the following properties: (1) an average integrated enthalpy sum of no greater than 17 J/g, preferably between about 5-17 J/g, according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; (2) an average integrated enthalpy ratio of from 0.6 to 300, preferably 0.8 to 300, still preferably 1.0 to 300, according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; and (3) an unload stress at 75% strain of above 0.8 MPa according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein; and wherein the laminate has a normalized load force/normalized unload force ratio at 75% strain of 1 to 2.6 according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein.

Abstract: An article includes a chassis having a topsheet, backsheet and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet; and an ear joined to the chassis. The ear includes a ring-rolled laminate having a first nonwoven web and an elastomeric film; wherein the first nonwoven web has a crimped spunbond fiber nonwoven web.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastomer composition comprising polyolefin elastomer material which exhibits improved hysteresis properties, said elastomer composition having the following properties: (1) an average integrated enthalpy sum of no greater than 17 J/g according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; (2) an average integrated enthalpy ratio of from 0.6 to 300 according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; (3) an unload stress at 75% strain of above 0.8 MPa according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein; and (4) a load stress/unload stress ratio at 75% strain of 1 to 2.6 according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastomer composition comprising polyolefin elastomer material which exhibits improved hysteresis properties, said elastomer composition having the following properties: (1) an average integrated enthalpy sum of no greater than 17 J/g according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; (2) an average integrated enthalpy ratio of from 0.6 to 300 according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; (3) an unload stress at 75% strain of above 0.8 MPa according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein; and (4) a load stress/unload stress ratio at 75% strain of 1 to 2.6 according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laminate comprising at least one polyolefin elastic film layer and at least one substrate layer; the polyolefin elastic film having the following properties: (1) an average integrated enthalpy sum of no greater than 17 J/g, preferably between about 5-17 J/g, according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; (2) an average integrated enthalpy ratio of from 0.6 to 300, preferably 0.8 to 300, still preferably 1.0 to 300, according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; and (3) an unload stress at 75% strain of above 0.8 MPa according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein; and wherein the laminate has a normalized load force/normalized unload force ratio at 75% strain of 1 to 2.6 according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elastomer composition comprising polyolefin elastomer material which exhibits improved hysteresis properties, said elastomer composition having the following properties: (1) an average integrated enthalpy sum of no greater than 17 J/g according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; (2) an average integrated enthalpy ratio of from 0.6 to 300 according to the Thermal Analysis Method defined herein; (3) an unload stress at 75% strain of above 0.8 MPa according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein; and (4) a load stress/unload stress ratio at 75% strain of 1 to 2.6 according to the Hysteresis Test defined herein.