Abstract: A process for making chemical protective wipes is disclosed. A top layer is fully needlepunched (102). A bottom layer is fully needlepunched (104). Then, an adsorption layer is sandwiched between the top layer and the bottom layer (106). Then, the sandwich is fully needlepunched (108).

Abstract: A ballistic protection composite shield is disclosed, with improved next-to-skin properties, and improved flexibility. Needlepunching technology permits the manufacture of the wear layer using any type of fiber, and advantageously allows distinct layering, fiber blending, compressibility, controlled fiber orientation, and increases z-directional strength. Needlepunching the nonwoven wear layer to the woven antiballistic layer mechanically interconnects the two layers, eliminating the need for an adhesive bond and increasing the flexibility of the shield. An abrasion resistant strike layer, such as leather, increases the life of the shield.

Abstract: A ballistic protection composite shield is disclosed, with improved next-to-skin properties, and improved flexibility. Needlepunching technology permits the manufacture of the wear layer using any type of fiber, and advantageously allows distinct layering, fiber blending, compressibility, controlled fiber orientation, and increases z-directional strength. Needlepunching the nonwoven wear layer to the woven antiballistic layer mechanically interconnects the two layers, eliminating the need for an adhesive bond and increasing the flexibility of the shield. An abrasion resistant strike layer, such as leather, increases the life of the shield.

Abstract: A method of producing a chemical protective composite substrate by embedding chemical adsorbent layer between two nonwoven needlepunched substrates. The substrate in woven form is sandwiched between two needlepunched nonwoven mats. The nonwoven mats, in the preferred embodiment, are made from apparel grade polyester fibers of 1.5″ length and 1.5 denier, using H1 technology needlepunching machinery. A woven activated carbon cloth is sandwiched between two nonwoven substrates. The nonwoven substrates are double punched at a speed of 800 strokes/min. The three layers are fed to the conveyor belt that feeds the needleloom. The three-layer sandwich passes through the needling zone and gets compacted into a composite substrate. The three layers are needlepunched at 800 strokes/min resulting in a needle composite structure that has: a top or prefilter nonwoven layer; a middle or adsorbent layer and a bottom or base nonwoven layer.