Abstract: An oil resistant article is described that does not contain any fluorocarbon compounds. The oil resistant article includes a basesheet formed from pulp fibers. The basesheet is coated on at least one surface with an oil resistant coating. The basesheet is formed without having to use any highly refined fibers. Various chemical treatments are incorporated into the basesheet and the oil resistant coating is formed from particularly selected polymers that produces an oil resistant article having a relatively high permeability and excellent oil resistant properties.

Abstract: A fibrous product for use in a variety of applications. The fibrous product particularly well suited for use in thermoforming 3-D articles such as food packaging, automotive parts, and electronic packaging. The fibrous product can be biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable. The fibrous product can contain a first plant fiber that is a non-wood fiber.

Abstract: An oil resistant article is described that does not contain any fluorocarbon compounds. The oil resistant article includes a basesheet formed from pulp fibers. The basesheet is coated on at least one surface with an oil resistant coating. The basesheet is formed without having to use any highly refined fibers. Various chemical treatments are incorporated into the basesheet and the oil resistant coating is formed from particularly selected polymers that produces an oil resistant article having a relatively high permeability and excellent oil resistant properties.

Abstract: Battery separators and methods of making such separators are provided. The separators can be used in various alkaline batteries such as a Zn/MnO2 battery or the like. An alkaline battery separator comprises a first layer of polyvinyl alcohol fibers, a second layer of cellulose or a cellulose derivative and a third layer comprising a water soluble polymer. The battery separator has reduced pore sizes to reduce clogging, while still maintaining desirable wet ionic resistance, basis weight and absorption performance.

Abstract: An oil resistant article is described that does not contain any fluorocarbon compounds. The oil resistant article includes a basesheet formed from pulp fibers. The basesheet is coated on at least one surface with an oil resistant coating. The basesheet is formed without having to use any highly refined fibers. Various chemical treatments are incorporated into the basesheet and the oil resistant coating is formed from particularly selected polymers that produces an oil resistant article having a relatively high permeability and excellent oil resistant properties.