Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layered structure (10; 20) comprising a first and a second continuous outer skin (11; 21), and an intermediate layer (12; 22) adhered to the first and second outer skin (11; 21), said intermediate layer (12; 22) comprises substantially spherical elements (13; 23) arranged between the first and the second outer skin (11; 21) The invention is characterised in that the spherical elements (13; 23) at their contact surfaces are bounded to the adjacent spherical element or elements. The present invention furthermore relates to a product comprising the claimed structure and a method for producing said structure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an acoustic ceiling panel having an aesthetic covering includes the steps of: providing a non-woven fabric having an outer major printable surface and an inner major surface; printing an image onto the printable surface of the non-woven fabric using a high-speed printing process, the image being provided from at least one image carrier; providing a base ceiling substrate having selected acoustical properties, the base ceiling substrate having an outer major surface; and adhering the inner major surface of the non-woven fabric to the outer major surface of the base ceiling substrate to form a laminated panel, wherein the non-woven fabric is acoustically transparent relative to the base ceiling substrate.

Abstract: A thermal bonding pattern for nonwoven fabric possessing improved abrasion resistance while retaining softness, comprising a basket-weave pattern or other pattern having a transition area (2) equal to at least 10% of bonding spot area (1) in FIG. 3, more preferably a transition area (2) equal to at least 50% of bonding spot area (1), and most preferably a transition area (2) equal to at least 100% of bonding spot area.

Abstract: Textiles, garments and methods comprising a fabric and a variegated structure woven in the fabric and adapted to control a parameter of the textile construction. The parameter may be strength, breathability, and/or other properties. A visual pattern may be used to indicate the variegated structure. The visual pattern may be made in one or more of color, material, patterns. The fabric may be a multilayered fabric. A garment may be made of pieces cut from the fabric to satisfy a desired garment profile. The garment profile may be based on a parameter of strength, breathability, and/or other properties.

Abstract: A stretch laminate includes a first layer including an elastomer film, the first layer having a surface, and a second layer including a nonwoven material, the second layer having a surface that is attached to the surface of the first layer. The tensile behavior in the transverse direction of the stretch laminate is within about 2.5 N/cm of the tensile behavior in the transverse direction of the film at an engineering strain of about 1.5, and exists independent of mechanical activation. A method of making the stretch laminate and an absorbent article having at least one region defined by the stretch laminate are also provided.

Abstract: A laminate useful as an allergen barrier structure, comprising in order, a first nonwoven fabric layer having fibers comprising a first thermoplastic polymer and having a basis weight of at least 15 g/m2; a nonwoven allergen barrier layer having a basis weight of from 6 to 10 g/m2 and consisting of fibers comprising a second thermoplastic polymer and having an average diameter of 100 to 450 nanometers; and a second nonwoven fabric layer having fibers comprising a first thermoplastic polymer and having a basis weight of at least 15 g/m2; wherein the layers are thermally point-bonded together with a plurality of uniformly spaced thermally bonded points with the maximum spacing between adjacent bonded points being from 2 to 5 mm; and wherein the laminate has a filtration efficiency after 15 washings of 95 percent or greater.

Abstract: A simple and controlled method to fabricate a 3D, epitaxial, biaxially textured nanofence comprised of single crystalline MgO nanobelt segments or links that grew both vertically and horizontally along <100> directions of the (100) STO substrate was developed. Continuous supply of Ni catalyst during the co-laser ablation of MgO and Ni metal led to the growth of nanobelts with such a unique morphology. Individual single crystalline MgO nanobelts had a square cross-section with high aspect ratios. X-ray diffraction results obtained from an entire MgO nanofence layer confirmed that MgO nanofence had epitaxial relation with STO substrate of [100]MgO?[100]STO. Such oxide nanofences can be used as a 3D biaxially-textured nanotemplate for epitaxial growth of wide-ranging, 3D, electronic, magnetic and electromagnetic nanodevices.

Abstract: Single ply wallcovering comprise a fabric comprising hydroentangled polymeric microfilaments. The fabric has a tear strength of at least about 25 MD and at least about 25 CD as determined by ASTM D 751, method A, and the fabric additionally has a breaking strength of at least about 50 MD and at least about 55 CD as determined by ASTM D 751, Grab method. The wallcovering comprises a decorative image, a fire retardant and a stain resistance treatment. The wallcovering has a basis weight of from about 4 to about 22 oz/yd2. Methods for making the wallcovering are also described.

Abstract: Graphical element laminate for use in forming a skate boot including: a base layer having inner and outer sides; a first thermoplastic layer laminated on the base layer outer side, the first thermoplastic layer having inner and outer sides; a graphical element printed on the inner side of the first thermoplastic layer, at least a portion of the first thermoplastic layer overlying the graphical element being transparent or translucent such that when the laminate forms part of the skate boot, the graphical element is visible through the first thermoplastic layer from an exterior of the skate boot. Optionally, the base layer includes a design element also visible from the exterior of the skate boot. Optionally, a second thermoplastic layer is interposed between the first thermoplastic layer and the base layer. In such cases, the graphical element may be, or may also be, printed on the second thermoplastic layer.

Abstract: Nonwoven webs comprising visible compressed sites and more particularly to disposable pre-moistened nonwoven webs comprising non-thermoplastic fibers exhibiting a fiber length of less than about 15 mm and one or more compressed sites comprising the non-thermoplastic fibers, wherein at least one of the one or more compressed sites is visible when wet, wipes comprising such nonwoven webs and methods for making such nonwoven webs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple-component material including a substrate and a printed layer on the substrate. The printed layer includes a color-changing composition to indicate a change in condition, such as a change in pH. The color-changing composition includes a matrix-forming component, a colorant, a surfactant and a pH adjuster. The pH adjuster includes a low molecular weight organic acid and a high molecular weight organic acid.

Abstract: A backsheet for an absorbent article includes an inner liquid-impermeable film layer (1?) and an outer layer (3?) of nonwoven. The inner liquid-impermeable film layer includes at least one printed area (2). The outer layer of nonwoven (3?) is provided with printing (4) in all areas except in an area or areas (5) covering the at least one printed area (2) of the inner liquid-impermeable film layer. The basis weight of the outer nonwoven layer is less than 20 g/m2.

Abstract: A camouflage pattern or system which includes a simulated natural underwater environment or habitat having fish species therein is provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a laminated structure for use in an absorbent article such as a diaper, a sanitary napkin, a panty liner, an incontinence pad or similar and being defined by a plurality of material layers comprising at least a first layer which is liquid-permeable, a second layer constituting an absorbent core and a third layer, each of the layers being formed of a material having a certain pore radius. The method includes bonding together the material layers by means of at least two ultrasonic welding steps; and providing an ultrasonic welding pattern for each of the welding steps, each of the welding patterns being defined by a plurality of bonding sites. The method includes providing the welding steps for forming generally the entire absorbent article; and selecting the welding patterns in a manner so that at least the entire laminated structure has a multiple pore radius.

Abstract: A mesh sheet of the present invention is a mesh sheet in which a metal mesh comprising fine bands is laminated on a surface of a base substrate, the mesh sheet being used and adhered along a surface of an arbitrary member having a curved surface portion. The metal mesh has a part in which the fine band positioned between connection points of the fine bands which are adjacent to each other is a curved line so as to absorb stress relative to deformation to be placed along the curved surface portion with a large curvature without destructing the metal mesh.

Abstract: The invention relates to printing of directly decoratable or printable non-woven fabrics and their use in composite materials, suitable in particular as materials in interior finishing, for linings, constructions and for the manufacture of furniture and similar products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a structured fibrous web comprising thermally stable, hydrophilic fibers that are thermally bonded together using heat producing a base substrate that is thermally stable. The base substrate is textured via mechanical treatment to increase its thickness and optionally modified via over bonding to improve its mechanical and fluid handling properties. The structured fibrous web provides optimal fluid wicking and fluid acquisition capabilities and is directed toward fluid management applications.

Abstract: A conveyor belt or treadmill belt comprises a cloth layer woven by at least one warp and woof and having an outer surface and an inner surface in response to each other, a clearance passing through the inner and the outer surfaces and being formed between the warp and the woof; a laminating layer serving as being stepped, the laminating layer being molded to a laminated film and melted to couple with an outer surface of the cloth layer, such that the laminating layer merges into the clearance between the warp and the woof of the cloth layer so that the laminating layer is integrally formed a rough connecting surface; a gel layer coated on an inner surface of the cloth layer so as to link with the connecting surface of the laminating layer, thus engaging the cloth layer between the gel layer and the laminating layer.

Abstract: Adherent fabric articles and uses therefor are disclosed and described. In one aspect, an adherent fabric article may include a fabric layer bonded to a cling layer. In use, the fabric layer can be used to clean, polish, or treat a surface of a device, such as a scratch sensitive surface. Once cleaning, polishing, or treating is complete, the adherent fabric article can be stored on the device by adhering it to a smooth surface on the device using the cling layer. Moreover, in this position, the article may be used to protect the surface of the device to which the article is adhered. Further, the fabric portion of the article may be imaged to allow the article to be decorative in nature when adorning a device, or to provide messaging or advertisement.

Abstract: A fiber blend for yarns and fabrics for use in military, fire-fighting, industrial work wear, and first responder protective clothing to provide multifunctional protection to the wearer, the fiber blend including an aramid fiber blend, wool fibers, and electrostatic dissipative fibers, wherein the aramid fiber blend includes meta-aramid fibers, para-aramid fibers and electrostatic dissipative fibers.

Abstract: The presently described technology provides one or more types of low cost elastic laminates with improved elasticity via stretching of an elastic layer, a non-woven layer, or the overall laminate that achieves reduced processing time and cost, can be utilized in a variety of end-user applications, and further provides self-warning capability to end-users of potential film and/or laminate overstretch. The described elastic laminates have at least one elastic layer and at least two non-woven layers, in which the elastic layers has at least one inelastic region formed via heating, incremental stretching, severing, or bonding. Additionally, heat shrink laminates having improved elasticity and compatibility with various laminate components are also described. Processes and systems for the manufacture of the described elastic laminates are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine for fabricating a medium for abrasive-coated grinding material, wherein at least one continuous reinforcing element in the form of a tape or a yarn is introduced continuously during wet formation of the medium.

Abstract: A superhydrophobic surface and method for forming same. In one embodiment, the method has the steps of preparing a surface of a substrate of a first material, modifying the surface through an etching process to generate a plurality of nucleation sites, and depositing a source material of a second material on the modified surface by using glancing angle deposition to form a plurality of nano-rods corresponding to the plurality of nucleation sites.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a nonwoven web composite which contains at least 40% by weight of post consumer recycled materials. It has been surprisingly discovered that a nonwoven web composite of the present invention, with its fairly high post consumer recycled material content, has physical properties similar to those of a nonwoven web composite prepared from virgin materials.

Abstract: In a first embodiment, a hydraulically-formed nonwoven sheet, a package comprising such sheet, a method of packaging a medical device using a package with such sheet and a method of manufacturing such sheet are provided. This nonwoven sheet comprises first and second non-cellulosic polymeric fibers. The first non-cellulosic polymeric fibers have an average diameter less than about 3.5 micron, an average cut length less than about 3 millimeters and an average aspect ratio of about 400 to about 2000; the second non-cellulosic polymeric fibers have an average diameter greater than about 3.5 micron and an average aspect ratio of about 400 to about 1000. In a second embodiment, a hydraulically-formed nonwoven sheet is provided. This nonwoven sheet comprises binding material, non-cellulosic polymeric fibers and cellulosic based materials. The non-cellulosic polymeric fibers have an average diameter less than about 3.

Abstract: A flexible, impact-resistant laminate includes a first layer of a flexible material and a second, impact-resistant layer. The impact-resistant layer has an impact-resistant material interposed between regions of a closed-cell foam that is bonded to the first layer. The impact-resistance material includes an elastomeric material or, if a third layer of a flexible material is bonded to the closed-cell foam, there is a packing with tightly packed beads or particles. A method of manufacturing such a laminate includes providing a first, flexible layer; bonding regions of a closed-cell foam to an inner side of the first layer; and introducing an impact-resistant material into spaces defined between regions of the closed-cell foam to form a second, impact resistant layer. An inner side of the third layer of a flexible material may be bonded to the closed-cell foam on the other side.

Abstract: A material structure (1) comprises a base structure (10) that includes, at least partially, a flame-retardant material with a first side (12) and a second side (14), at least the first side (12) of the base structure being printed with a pattern (20) that has open areas (50) through which the surface of the base structure (10) is visible. The pattern (20) has a material (30) containing a fluorescent dye (40), the visible surface of the first side (12) of base structure (10), in combination with pattern (20), producing a color of the material structure that satisfies the requirements of European standard EN 471. The material structure can be used, in particular, to produce warning and protective clothing.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved plexifilamentary sheet material useful in protective apparel and filtration media, which material is comprised of substantially continuous polyethylene plexifilamentary fiber strands and has a Frazier Permeability, normalized to 1.0 oz/yd2 basis weight, of at least 2 cfm/ft2.

Abstract: An anti-skid exercise mat includes a foam member having a predetermined thickness, a fabric layer located on at least one side of the foam member, and at least one soft plastic material disposed on a predetermined area of a surface of the fabric layer and at least penetrating into the fabric layer for a predetermined depth for scarf joint and adhesive connection with fibers of the fabric layer. Accordingly, the anti-skid exercise mat has preferable anti-skid and perspiration-absorptive functions during the whole course of exercising.

Abstract: The invention discloses an illuminating textile article including a diode-based lighting device and a textile body. The diode-based lighting device has M contact points where M is an integer equal to or larger than 2. The textile body is constituted by N conductive yarns and at least one non-conductive yarn where N is an integer equal to or larger than 2, and provides M? conductive floating points of the conductive yarns which are separated by the at least one non-conductive yarn from one another. Each of the M contact points corresponds to one of the M? conductive floating points and is fixed to the corresponding conductive floating point. The conductive yarns provide terminals for electric connection of a power supply.

Abstract: A breathable, semi-permeable, laminate that includes at least one a semi-permeable layer having top and bottom surfaces; at least one microporous liquid impermeable layer bonded to at least one surface of the semi-permeable layer; and at least one textile layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant leather-like sheet having a soft hand, excellent surface touch and excellent appearance, which includes an entangled nonwoven fabric of microfine polyester fibers having an average single-fiber fineness of 0.5 dtex or less, and an elastic polymer contained inside the nonwoven fabric, wherein a flame-retardant is exhausted into the elastic polymer and wherein a flame retarder solution containing bubbles forcibly formed is applied to a back surface of the leather-like sheet so that the flame retarder is present in a region extending from the back surface to an inside of the leather-like sheet but is not present on side of a front surface of the leather-like sheet.

Abstract: A novelty article comprises a flexible and waterproof display carrying membrane that is elastically stretchable and contoured to define at least a portion of the shape of the novelty article. The flexible and waterproof display carrying membrane has at least one inner display layer and at least one outer transparent gripping layer disposed over the inner display layer. The inner display layer includes a fabric layer and a graphic design that is formed on a surface of the fabric layer and that is visible through the outer transparent gripping layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible and porous fabric structure comprising a support structure (1) and a coating material for use in a paper machine. The coating material (2) is arranged solely on the surface of the support structure (1) at a predefined location(s) so that the coating material (2) does not substantially alter the permeability properties of the support structure (1). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a fabric structure.

Abstract: A molded article formed of highly elastic fiber balls and obtained by thermoforming fiber balls in a mold, characterized in that each fiber ball is composed of a conjugate short fiber (a) defined below and a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) short fiber (b), and that part of the fiber interlaced points of fibers of each fiber ball are thermally fixed with flexible thermally fixed points: (a) a conjugate short fiber wherein a nonelastic polyester and an elastic thermoplastic elastomer having a melting point lower than that of the nonelastic polyester by 40° C. or more are combined, and the nonelastic polyester is exposed to occupy from 25 to 49% of the surface area of the conjugate short fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of imparting constraint in a biaxially elastic nonwoven laminate, and the constrained laminate itself, the method comprising providing a biaxially elastic nonwoven laminate comprising at least one meltspun elastic fabric and at least one extensible fabric or film; and fusing at least, or preferably, only a portion(s) of the at least one meltspun elastic fabric to at least one of the extensible fabrics to create at least one inelastic zone. Desirably, the at least one meltspun elastic fabric and at least one extensible fabric or film is biaxially elastic, and referred to as being “nonwoven” due to the at least one layer of meltspun elastomer. The meltspun elastic fabric may comprise a polyolefin-based elastomer or blend of an elastomer with a thermoplastic.

Abstract: Elastic laminates having improved loft, improved softness and hand, and provide greater wound roll capacity comprise an elastic film ultrasonically bonded to a nonwoven web on either side of the film, wherein the bond points have a flat land bond area that comprises no more than about 30% of the total bond area of said bond points.

Abstract: The present invention provides a waterproofing membrane for use on inclined surfaces. The membrane is fabricated from one or more layers of flexible sheet material preferably consisting of woven or nonwoven synthetic polymers of polypropylene. The membrane has a top surface and a bottom surface, where the bottom surface is intended to face the inclined surface. A skid resistant pattern of polymer elements is applied to the top surface of the membrane. The polymer has a Tensile Modulus <15 MPa (ASTM D638, 23C, 50 mm/min), a Tensile Yield Elongation >50% (ASTM D638, 23C, 50 mm/min, and a Shore A Hardness (ASTM D2240, 23C, 0 sec)<90. In a preferred embodiment the polymer elements are made from polyvinyl chloride polymer with a Tensile Modulus <7 MPa (ASTM D638, 23C, 50 mm/min), a Tensile Yield Elongation >50% (ASTM D638, 23C, 50 mm/min, and a Shore A Hardness (ASTM D2240, 23C, 0 sec)<75.

Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants and the like, having elastomeric ear panels and a fastening system that provides the user with different options as to how the absorbent article may be fitted to and removed from the wearer. The absorbent articles allow the wearer to choose between conventional and pull-on diaper configurations, or combinations thereof, and properly and comfortably fit a large range of wearer sizes. Further, the absorbent articles can be pulled on and/or off as a pant. This feature is provided by the ear panels which maintain sufficient tension to hold the diaper on the wearer throughout the period of use without harming the wearer's skin, while providing enough stretch to allow the diaper to be pulled up or down over the wearer's hips. The fastening system is refastenable for convenience yet strong enough to maintain the diaper in a fastened configuration without becoming detached if the diaper is pulled on or off the wearer.

Abstract: Described is an adsorption filter material, in particular for NBC protective apparel, preferably for wearing next to the skin, in particular as an undergarment (underwear), wherein the adsorption filter material has a multilayered construction, wherein the multilayered construction comprises a first textile sheet material, a second textile sheet material and an adsorption layer disposed between the first and the second textile sheet materials, wherein the adsorption layer includes discrete, in particular grain-shaped, preferably sphere-shaped, sorbent particles, preferably based on activated carbon, adsorbing chemical and/or biological poison and noxiant materials, in particular warfare agents.

Abstract: A transport belt, in particular for machines for the production of web material such as paper or paperboard, having a printed material at least in some regions on a web material contact side.

Abstract: A flexographic and/or rotogravure printing ink used on non-woven substrates contains polyurethane and colorant.

Abstract: Machine for producing a patterned textile product, comprising a drum with a perforated lateral surface rotated about its axis, a sleeve with holes which is slipped over the drum, and having a ration of the sum of the surface area of the holes to the surface area of its total lateral surface of between 5 and 75% and, preferably, between 7 and 50% and a hole diameter not greater than 1 mm, a device for spraying water jets in the direction of the drum in a direction substantially radial thereto and means for creating a vacuum inside the drum wherein an apertured sheath is slipped over the sleeve and has apertures at least one dimension of which is greater than 2 mm.

Abstract: Markings visible by automatic optically guided cutting equipment are provided in a fabric such as a double layer fabric for one-piece-woven air bags by groups of black marker weft yarns which contrast with the other (white) weft yarns and warp yarns. The marker weft yarns emerge onto the upper face of the fabric only in predetermined marker areas spaced apart in the warp direction by other white weft yarns to afford optically identifiable markings spaced apart along said weft yarns and spaced apart along the direction of the warp yarns. The arrangement avoids the need for black warp yarns and thus avoids the inconveniences and loom down-time associated with required alterations to the locations of such optically detectable marker areas in the fabric web.

Abstract: The invention provides a ground sheet arrangement for enclosures wherein an outer ground sheet is capable of allowing condensate from inner surfaces of the enclosure to drain away from the base of the enclosure, and also provides for alternate means for securing an inner ground sheet within an outer ground sheet of the enclosure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing decorative appliqués having a decorative outer layer, a clear backing layer which provides exceptional “depth of image” and a substrate layer is provided. Decorative or protective appliqués' having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a clear plastic behind the surface of a thin substantially transparent film, fabric or sheet and backing such decorative composites with a substrate layer. The presence of the clear layer behind the relatively transparent decorative layer provides enhanced depth of image to the features of the decorative layer.

Abstract: A method of making a composite light diffusing panel including at least spaced apart lites with a fabric layer applied to an inner surface of at least one of said lites, involves applying a transparent adhesive to the layer of fabric or the lite(s), firmly applying the layer of fabric onto the lite(s) to avoid wrinkling fabric, curing the adhesive to bond the fabric to the lite(s), and assembling the lites to form the light diffusing panel. In this way, a functionally useful product can be obtained that does not suffer from wrinkling and other distracting effects.

Abstract: A cellulose cloth has a fiber layer of cellulose fibers that absorb liquids as well as a second layer bonded thereto, wherein the second layer has a different color or a different color pattern than the fiber layer, and wherein the fibers of the fiber layer are bonded to one another by partial press-bonding with compression of the cellulose fibers in the press-bonded areas.

Abstract: The process for printing and finishing on fabrics partially or totally containing aramidic fibre, in the form of filament and/or flock, consists of carrying out a plasma treatment on the fabric only before the printing process and/or before the finishing process.

Abstract: Sensing clothing of the present invention has a thermosensitive layer or a fluorescent layer and/or a photosensitive layer those can be disposed at appropriate positions of the outer skin layer of said clothing and can be coordinated and combined according to the requirements. Said photosensitive layer can sense different light intensities and generates an alarm signal if the intensity of the ultraviolet light is too high. Said thermosensitive layer has more than one arbitrary color and exhibits different colors as critical temperatures vary to show how high the temperature is. And said fluorescent layer absorbs light to emit light, which displays colors in a dark room or at night. These enhance the functionality and feel of the clothing, thus increasing the added value of the products.