Abstract: A translucent nonwoven fabric composite, suitable for use as a housewrap, is disclosed. The composite comprises a meltblown fabric layer laminated to a reinforcing fabric layer and may include tacking strips. The composite may be prepared by calendering a meltblown fabric and a reinforcing fabric together in a nip equipped with a resilient roll.

Abstract: A sponge cushion material is suitable for use as a carpet underlay. The sponge cushion has a cellular layer bonded to two nonwoven textile layers which can delaminate. The carpet is adhesively bonded to the cellular layer and one of the textile layers is adhesively bonded to a floor. The carpet can be easily removed by pulling it away from the floor so that the two textile layers delaminate and one of the textile layers remains bonded to the floor.

Abstract: A flexible laminate having a high tear strength comprising an adhesive impregnated open mesh reinforcing web with upper and lower surfaces of lightly bonded fibers, a finish applied to the fiber surfaces, wherein at least one outer layer is adhesively bonded to at least one surface of the web. The fibers in the web are surrounded by adhesive, however the adhesive is prevented from contacting the fibers by the finish, thus allowing the fibers to remain substantially unbonded to the outer layer, thereby permitting substantial freedom of fiber movement within the laminate.