Abstract: A non-woven material including first effect fibers, first binder fibers, second binder fibers, and optionally second effect fibers. The non-woven material has a first planar zone and a second planar zone. The first planar zone includes a greater concentration of first effect fibers and first binder fibers. The second planar zone includes a greater concentration of second effect fibers and second binder fibers. The first planar zone can include a first surface skin associated with the first planar zone on the exterior of the non-woven material, and a second surface skin associated with the second planar zone on the exterior of the non-woven material. The non-woven material has a woven, knitted, or non-woven layer added on either one or both sides of the non-woven material.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a cleaning wipe for picking up diverse debris, such as sand, dust, hair, and food particles. In one aspect, the cleaning wipe comprises a web defining a working surface opposite a second surface, the working surface defining at least a first region having a first degree of loftiness and a first height, a second region having a second degree of loftiness and a second height, and a third region having a third degree of loftiness and a third height. The third region includes an adhesive. The first degree of loftiness is greater than the second degree of loftiness, which is greater than the third degree of loftiness. The first height is greater than the second height, which is greater than the third height.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article such as vehicle interior trim component including a decoupler layer is disclosed. The method comprises the conveying of materials into an enclosure to form a preform having a shape of the enclosure, heating the preform to a temperature such that adjacent materials may bond to one another upon cooling and forming the heated preform into a predetermined three-dimensional decoupler configuration via a mold. The enclosure has a perforated portion and at least one panel movable relative to the enclosure so as to selectively expose portions of the perforated portion. The density of the preform may be varied as the at least one panel is moved to expose the perforated portion of the enclosure. A system for manufacturing articles such as a vehicle interior trim component including a decoupler layer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-woven material including first effect fibers, first binder fibers, second binder fibers, and second effect fibers. The non-woven material has a first planar zone and a second planar zone. The first planar zone includes a greater concentration of first effect fibers and first binder fibers. The second planar zone includes a greater concentration of second effect fibers and second binder fibers. The first planar zone can include a first surface skin associated with the first planar zone on the exterior of the non-woven material, and a second surface skin associated with the second planar zone on the exterior of the non-woven material.

Abstract: A transparent reinforced composite material. An illustrative embodiment of the reinforced composite material includes a polymeric matrix, at least one low-density region including a first plurality of glass elements having a first packing density provided in the polymeric matrix and at least one high-density region including a second plurality of glass elements having a second packing density greater than the first packing density provided in the polymeric matrix. A method for reinforcing a composite material is also disclosed.

Abstract: A stratified-structure laminar covering material, which can be used for example as a flooring for sports facilities, comprises an outermost layer, a bottom layer, and an intermediate layer set between the outermost layer and the bottom layer. The aforesaid layers comprise a matrix constituted by a mixture of polyolefin and thermoplastic elastomer, the matrix being substantially identical for all three layers. The matrix of the outermost layer is substantially free from fillers and has a first value of density. The bottom layer contains fillers so as to have a second value of density greater than said first value of density, and the intermediate layer contains fillers so as to have a third value of density intermediate between the first value of density of the outermost layer and the second value of density of the bottom layer.

Abstract: Formulation for cellular, foamed-polymer product based on polyvinyl chloride, comprising: a polyvinyl chloride homopolymer having a K-value of from 60 to 85 and a pH value of the aqueous extract ranging of from 8 to 12; at least one isocyanate selected from isomers and homologues of diphenylmethane-4,4?-diisocyanate and modified diphenylmethane-4,4-diisocyanate s and mixtures thereof; at least one anhydride selected from the group of succinic anhydride, tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, hexahydrophthalic anhydride, methyl-tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, 4-methyl-hexahydrophthalic anhydride, cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic anhydride, methyl-endomethylene tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, dodecenyl succinic anhydride, trimellitic anhydride and mixtures thereof; at least a surfactant; at least a foaming agent.

Abstract: Provide is a heat-resistant roll with improved effectively characteristics, a production method thereof, and a method of producing sheet glass using the heat-resistant roll. A method of producing a heat-resistant roll equipped with a roll portion containing 5% by weight or more of clay includes: a grinding step (S101) of grinding a roll surface of the roll portion; and a surface treatment step (S102) of performing surface treatment of smoothening the ground roll surface in a wet state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming a bi-layered carpet underlay. More particularly, the method includes bonding a layer of non-woven fibers and a layer of re-bonded foam particles together to form the bi-layered carpet underlay. The layers of the carpet underlay can be bonded together with the use of adhesives, by heating a surface of one or both layers to a soft bondable state for lamination between the layers, by applying a film having adhesive surfaces between the layers, or by other suitable bonding means. The bi-layered carpet underlay combines the soft cushioning resilience of foam with the high durability bridging ability of fiber to provide a carpet underlay that maintains its height or thickness and firmness, while imparting softness and cushioning effects over an extended period of wear.

Abstract: Disclosed are composite building boards and associated manufacturing methods. The composite boards may include, for example, one or more slurry layers with embedded fibrous mats. An exterior plastic coating is mechanically adhered to the underlying slurry layer. The plastic layer chemically bonds and cross-links with polymer additives within the slurry layer. The result is an integrated polymer matrix with greatly improved durability and surface strength.

Abstract: A composite sheet which has a low basis weight, can be prevented from breaking during the production of an absorbent article or in use, and is good to the touch. The composite sheet is a sheet formed by bonding a stretch nonwoven fabric to a nonstretch nonwoven fabric with an adhesive. The stretch nonwoven fabric is bonded in a stretched state to the nonstretch sheet. The stretch nonwoven fabric has, on each side, strip-form sparse regions and strip-form dense regions alternately formed. The sparse regions and dense regions on one side are alternately formed in a second direction so that the dense regions on this side do not overlie the dense regions on the other side. The composite sheet has a maximum breaking strength of 20 N/50 mm or higher.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wood composite material comprising: upper and lower surface layers and a core layer; wherein the core layer contains at least about 85 wt % paulownia strands; and the surface layers contain at least about 85 wt % of other, higher density, non-paulownia wood strands.

Abstract: The invention discloses high clarity multilayer films that are easy to tear in the transverse direction, wherein the core layer is made of a blend of from 5 to 50 wt % of crystal polystyrene and from 95 to 50 wt % of transparent styrene-butadiene block copolymer (5-40 wt % 1,3-butadiene, 60-95 wt % styrene) and the outer layers comprise from 85 to 100 wt % of a metallocene catalysed polyethylene (density:0.915-0.960 g/cm3, MI2:0.

Abstract: A decorative sheet includes a base member having a principal surface, and a decoration layer disposed on the principal surface of the base member. The base member is formed from a first resin material. The decoration layer includes a resin layer formed from a second resin material having a deflection temperature under load which is lower than that of the first resin material, and a metal layer which is in contact with the resin layer.

Abstract: The present invention teaches that a tightly woven, and strong sheet of fiberglass may be saturated or impregnated with sodium silicate in order to produce a strong and fire resistant sheet. A sheet of silica fabric may be adhered to the sheet of fiberglass in order to provide additional protection from combustion. The present invention further teaches that a fire door core may be mass produced from fire resistant sheets, silica sheets, and that the core may be rated for fire safety by a rating agency, thus allowing door manufacturers to produce doors using that core without individually certifying each model of door. The impregnation may occur by spraying, by rolling or by other means, and the drying process of the sodium silicate occurs after it has been saturated into the fiberglass sheet.

Abstract: A unitary, fiber-containing composite comprises (a) a first region comprising a plurality of first binder fibers and a plurality of bast fibers, (b) a second region disposed above the first region, the second region comprising a plurality of second binder fibers and a plurality of bast fibers, and (c) a transitional region disposed between the first region and the second region. The transitional region comprises concentrations of the first binder fiber, the second binder fiber, and the bast fiber. The concentration of the first binder fiber in the first transitional region is greatest proximate to the first region and least proximate to the second region, and the concentration of the second binder fiber and the bast fiber in the first transitional region is greatest proximate to the second region and least proximate to the first region. A method for producing a unitary, fiber-containing composite is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent gas barrier film having good gas barrier properties, which exhibits excellent adhesion even after storage under severe environmental conditions, and does not deteriorate even when a large impact is applied thereto. Also disclosed is a method for producing such a transparent gas barrier film. The transparent gas barrier film is characterized by having, on a resin substrate, at least two constituent layers having different densities and the difference between two adjacent layers is not less than 0.01 and not more than 0.1 and a thickness of each layer is not less than 1 nm and not more than 10 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent gas barrier film having good gas barrier properties, which exhibits excellent adhesion even after storage under severe environmental conditions, and does not deteriorate even when a large impact is applied thereto. Also disclosed is a method for producing such a transparent gas barrier film. The transparent gas barrier film is characterized by having, on a resin substrate, at least two constituent layers which satisfy such conditions that the difference of carbon atomic concentration between two adjacent layers is not less than 2.0 atomic % and not more than 10 atomic % and a thickness of each layer is not less than 1 nm and not more than 10 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent gas barrier film having good transparency and good gas barrier properties, which exhibits excellent adhesion even after storage under severe environmental conditions, and does not deteriorate even when a large impact is applied thereto. The transparent gas barrier film is characterized by having, on a resin base, at least two layers having different elastic moduluses. The transparent gas barrier film is further characterized in that the elastic modulus difference between adjoining layers is not less than 1 GPa but not more than 20 GPa, and each layer has a thickness of not less than 1 nm but not more than 10 nm.

Abstract: A lower periphery constraint portion [[(15)]] and an upper periphery constraint portion [[(16)]] for molding the periphery of a lens as well as a mirror-finished optical molding surface [[(3a)]] and another mirror-finished optical molding surface [[(9a)]] are formed on a lower mold body [[(3)]] and an upper mold body [[(9)]] of a mold [[(1)]] respectively. The upper periphery constraint portion [[(16)]] and the lower periphery constraint portion [[(15)]] are so formed as to have prescribed thicknesses ?1 and ?2 in a pressure axis direction respectively. A periphery nonconstraint portion [[(17)]] not constraining ceramics when molding a ceramics material is provided between the lower mold body [[(3)]] and the upper mold body [[(9)]]. Thus, a ceramics molded component or the like is prevented from breakage and can be easily detached from the mold, so that the same can be more homogeneously densified.

Abstract: There are disclosed an artificial marble containing pellet-shaped transparent chips, obtained by coating the outer surface of an internal transparent resin layer with a resin layer containing a filler having a high specific gravity using co-extrusion, and a process for preparing the same. The artificial marble using the transparent chips as coloring chips, thus not causing the occurrence of layer separation of the transparent chips, which conventionally occurred in an artificial marble using transparent chips made of a single component, being distinguished from a conventional artificial marble made of combination of the single-colored chips, and expressing a pattern similar to a natural granite.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a transparent conductive film exhibiting excellent adhesion to a substrate and excellent crack resistance, together with high transparency and conductivity. Also disclosed is a transparent conductive film comprising a substrate having thereon: a low density metal oxide layer made of metal oxide, and a high density metal oxide layer made of metal oxide that are alternately laminated layer by layer, wherein the transparent conductive film satisfies a condition specified by the following inequality (1); 1.01?M2/M1?1.400??(1), provided that a density of the low density metal oxide layer and a density of the high density metal oxide layer are represented by M1 and M2, respectively.

Abstract: A heat-formation method for creating a composite, layered structural panel which possesses at least one selected area of elevated densification and reinforcement including (a) providing a pre-heat-formed, layered expanse of compressible, heat-formable, composite sheet material having a reception face and a starter thickness T1, (b) establishing a pre-formation assembly of materials by placing on a selected area of the reception face an already heat-formed and densified island of essentially the same layered composite sheet material which defines the expanse, with such island having a thickness T2 which is less than T1, (c) employing heat and pressure, consolidating and compressing the expanse and the island to form, in an embedment region in the panel, an embedded-island, finished panel having an allover uniform thickness T3 which is less than T1, and wherein the region associated with the island has an embedment thickness T4 which is equal to or less than T2, and an effective density which is elevated in rel

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional netted structure which is capable of rendering it unnecessary to carry out a finishing operation in a later stage, improving the degree of straightness of the side surfaces of the netted structure, meeting a demand for finishing the netted structure to modified shapes, and improving the durability of the netted structure. A three-dimensional netted structure (1) using thermoplastic resin as a raw material or a main raw material is characterized by a three-dimensional plate type netted structure, in which a plurality of filaments are helically and randomly entangled and partly and thermally bonded together.

Abstract: An antiballistic article comprising a plurality of fabric layers of fibers with a strength of at least 1100 MPa according to ASTM D-885 is proposed, whereby there are at least two groups of areas with different textile densities within at least one fabric layer. Areas of a first group have a textile density of 8% to 31% according to Walz and areas of a second group have a textile density of 32% to 80% according to Walz.

Abstract: Coated substrates containing a barrier layer comprising hydrogenated silicon oxycarbide having a density of at least 1.6 g/cm3 and methods of preparing the coated substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed in one aspect is a film comprising at least one core layer comprising a blend of at least 20 wt %, by weight of the core layer, of a first linear LLDPE having a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) within the range of from 1.0 to 4.0; and at least 20 wt %, by weight of the core layer, of a second LLDPE—in a certain embodiment a short-chain branched LLDP—having a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) within the range of from 1.0 to 7.0; characterized in that the density of the second LLDPE is greater than the density of the first LLDPE by at least 0.002 g/cm3; and/or the I2 of the second LLDPE is greater than the I2 of the first LLDPE by at least 0.5 dg/min. In certain embodiments, the first and second LLDPEs are produced by a metallocene-catalyzed reaction. In yet another embodiment, the combined molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of the first and second LLDPEs is greater than 4.0.

Abstract: A unitary, fiber-containing composite comprises (a) a first region comprising a plurality of first binder fibers and a plurality of bast fibers, (b) a second region disposed above the first region, the second region comprising a plurality of second binder fibers and a plurality of bast fibers, and (c) a transitional region disposed between the first region and the second region. The transitional region comprises concentrations of the first binder fiber, the second binder fiber, and the bast fiber. The concentration of the first binder fiber in the first transitional region is greatest proximate to the first region and least proximate to the second region, and the concentration of the second binder fiber and the bast fiber in the first transitional region is greatest proximate to the second region and least proximate to the first region. A method for producing a unitary, fiber-containing composite is also described.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a polishing pad capable of high precision optical detection of an endpoint during polishing in progress and prevention of slurry leakage from between a polishing region and a light-transmitting region during the use thereof even after the polishing pad has been used for a long period. It is a second object of the invention to provide a polishing pad capable of suppression of deterioration of polishing characteristics (such as in-plane uniformity) and generation of scratches due to a difference in behavior of a polishing region and a light-transmitting region during polishing. It is a third object of the invention to provide a polishing pad having a polishing region and a light-transmitting region with a concentration of a specific metal equal to or lower than a specific value (threshold value).

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there are image forming apparatus, fuser members, and methods of making fuser members. The method of making a fuser member can include providing a substrate having a longitudinal axis, providing a first flow coating solution including a fluoroelastomer polymer, and providing a second flow coating solution including a crosslinking agent. The method can also include mixing the first flow coating solution and the second flow coating solution to form a third flow coating solution and forming a continuous fluoroelastomer layer over a surface of the substrate by applying the third flow coating solution onto the substrate in a spiral pattern, wherein the crosslinking agent concentration can be varied along the longitudinal axis by changing the ratio of the first flow coating solution and the second flow coating solution in the third flow coating solution.

Abstract: A body of heat-insulating material designed to be assembled with two half-shells made of metallic material, so as to form a section configured to produce a thermal break door or window frame, said body of heat-insulating material comprising a first plastic material having a first degree of compressibility, characterized in that it also comprises a second material with a second degree of compressibility, wherein said second degree of compressibility is greater than said first degree of compressibility.

Abstract: A film comprising a core layer (5), first and second outer layers (3, 4), first and second intermediate layers (1, 2). The core layer (5) contains at least 50% by weight of a ULDPE. At least one of the outer layers (3, 4) contains at least 50% by weight of a LLDPE. The first and/or second intermediate layer (1, 2) is made of a first composition based on EVA and on a copolymer of ethylene and of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the linear alkenes of order C greater than ethylene, dienes and cyclic alkenes.

Abstract: A substrate processing chamber component is capable of being exposed to an energized gas in a process chamber. The component has an underlying structure and first and second coating layers. The first coating layer is formed over the underlying structure, and has a first surface with an average surface roughness of less than about 25 micrometers. The second coating layer is formed over the first coating layer, and has a second surface with an average surface roughness of at least about 50 micrometers. Process residues can adhere to the surface of the second coating layer to reduce the contamination of processed substrates.

Abstract: An object is to raise both the wear resistance and chipping resistance of diamond sintered compacts while taking advantage of the characteristics of highly chipping-resistant microfine-grain diamond sintered compacts. A sintered diamond layer 3 is formed by sintering diamond grains and a binder on a cemented carbide substrate 2. This sintered diamond layer 3 comprises a main diamond layer 4 and a Co-rich diamond layer 5 that is present between the main diamond layer 4 and the cemented carbide substrate 2 and that has a Co content larger than that of the main diamond layer 4; the main diamond layer has a residual compressive stress of 1.5 GPa to 3 GPa.

Abstract: A resilient mat system has at least one mat with a mat thickness T, an upper layer with an upper layer thickness t, and a plurality of supporting resilient substructure columns, each column having a relatively uniform height h, such that T=t+h, wherein the ratio of h:t>3.5 for values of T> about 0.9 inch. Each column wall surrounds a central void in the column, the void opening at a bottom of the column. The column has in a bottom region of the column wall a lower zone that is a more compressible, relatively collapsible zone, and in an upper region of the column wall above the lower zone an upper zone that is a less compressible, relatively uncollapsible zone. The resilient mat system optionally has a relatively rigid ramp structure bordering at least one mat on at least two sides, and the ramp structure is preferably attached to a floor base to retain the mat, whereby the mat is removable from the border of the ramp. Alternatively, the ramp structure is attached to at least a portion of the mat.

Abstract: A masking paper for use during the restoration or repair of, for example, vehicles and other equipment that have a decorative coating. The masking paper is suitable for conforming to the profile of the surface to be protected without tearing or losing it masking qualities. The masking paper is formed of a substrate, a first ply attached to the substrate, a second ply attached to the first ply and a top layer attached to the second ply. The top layer is formed of a barrier ply attached to the second ply and an abortion ply attached to the barrier ply.

Abstract: A paint roller assembly and method of assembling the paint roller assembly is disclosed. The paint roller assembly comprises a core layer, a first reinforcement layer, a second reinforcement layer, a fabric cover, and adhesive for joining the layers and fabric cover together. The method of assembling the paint roller assembly includes the steps of helically winding a core material around a mandrel, applying adhesive to an exposed portion of the core material, helically winding a first reinforcement layer around the core material, applying the adhesive to an exposed portion of the first reinforcement layer, helically winding a second reinforcement layer around the first reinforcement layer, applying the adhesive to an exposed portion of the second reinforcement layer, and helically winding a fabric cover over the second reinforcement layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to latex based multiple layer foams, more in particular, the present invention relates to foams for use in a bedding or seating product, in which the foam has a multiple latex layer, said multiple latex layer being produced from a process comprising multiple vulcanization stations and multiple pouring stations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing the noise generated by an aircraft undercarriage when the aircraft is flying and the undercarriage is deployed, includes coating at least a portion of a structural element of the undercarriage in a material that is of lower density than the material of the structural element in order to give this portion an aerodynamic shape suitable for smoothing a stream of air flowing around the portion.

Abstract: A scented paper laminate having a desired scent comprises a first paper substrate; a second paper substrate; and a scented water-based adhesive composition providing bonding between the first and the second paper substrates together, the scented paper laminate having a moisture level below 10 wt %. A method for manufacturing a scented paper laminate having a moisture level below 10 wt %, the method comprises the steps of: applying a scented water-based adhesive composition to a first face of a first paper substrate; laminating a second paper substrate to the first face of the first paper substrate; and controlling the moisture level of the scented paper laminate.

Abstract: A mold for creating metal ingots, a hottop sideboard and a system and method of manufacturing metal ingots utilizing the same. A hottop sideboard utilizes a layer of a rigid refractory material integrally connected to a layer a flexible refractory material that is compressed between the rigid layer and the sidewalls of the mold during use. The mold for creating metal ingots comprises: a main body having a floor and sidewalls that form a cavity for receiving a molten metal; a plurality of sideboards connected to the sidewalls and forming a perimeter about the cavity in a spaced relation from the floor, the sideboards comprising a first layer of a rigid refractory material and a second layer of a flexible refractory material, the first layer and the second layer being connected to one another; and the sideboards are secured to the sidewalls so that the second layer is compressed between the first layer and the sidewall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new antistatic method and its application to members. The present invention is an antistatic method featured to mount multiple resin based composites with different triboelectric series order on the surface and members featured to have multiple resin based composites with different triboelectric series order on the surface. The members are resin based sheets, resin based films or resin molded materials. The resin based composites are adhesives, bonding agents, printing ink or paint.

Abstract: A composite structure comprises a fiber-containing layer, such as a layer of paperboard or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The mineral-containing layer is substantially continuously bonded to the fiber-containing layer along the surface of the fiber-containing layer and provide a printing surface. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms, such as box, carton, and other forms.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for forming brilliant multi-layered coating film excelling in brilliance, which comprises the steps of applying an effect pigment-containing, water-borne base coating composition (A1) containing inorganic fine particles having an average primary particle diameter not more than 1 ?m and having a solid content of at least 15 mass % but less than 45 mass % onto a substrate to form a first base coating film; successively applying onto the first base coating film an effect pigment-containing, water-borne base coating composition (A2) having a solid content of at least 5 mass % but less than 15 mass %; and curing the two coating films by heating.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are multiwall sheets and methods for making the same. In one embodiment, a multiwall sheet comprises: main layers and transverse walls. The multiwall sheet comprises: a total thickness of greater than or equal to about 45 mm, a weight of greater than or equal to about 4.5 kg/m2, and/or greater than or equal to about 8 cells and a U-value of less than or equal to about 1.2 W/m2K. The multiwall sheet further comprises greater than 75 wt % branched polycarbonate resin, based upon a total weight of the multiwall sheet.

Abstract: An emboss pattern, tissue product and method of manufacturing tissue product having improved bulk and softness with minimal roll ridging. The pattern combines a plurality of aligned signature bosses with a grouping of signature bosses offset from the machine direction in a clockwise manner and another grouping of signature bosses being offset in a counter-clockwise manner.

Abstract: Provided are a constraining green sheet and a method of manufacturing a multi-layer ceramic substrate using the same. The constraining green sheet includes a first constraining layer and a second constraining layer. The first constraining layer has a side to be disposed on a multi-layer ceramic laminated structure and is formed of a first inorganic powder having a first particle diameter. The second constraining layer is disposed on the top of the first constraining layer and is formed of a second inorganic powder having a second particle diameter larger than the first particle diameter. Thus, a shrinkage suppression rate can be increased and a de-binder passage can be secured in a firing process of the ceramic laminated structure by using the constraining green sheet formed of inorganic powders that are different in terms of density and particle diameter.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to relates to foamed thermoplastic material objects and articles of manufacture having an internal layered cellular structure, as well as to methods of making the same. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a multi-layer foamed polymeric article of manufacture, comprising: a non-laminated multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet, wherein the multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet has first and second discrete outer layers sandwiching a plurality of discrete inner foamed layers, and wherein the two outer layers and plurality discrete inner foamed layers are integral with one another. The thermoplastic material may be a semi-crystalline polymer such as, for example, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PEEK (polyetheretherketone), PEN (polyethylene napthalate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), PLA (polylactide), polyhydroxy acid (PHA), thermoplastic urethane (TPU), or blends thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible, penetration resistant article comprising a plurality of fibrous layers including continuous filament yarns, and having an areal density of less than about 4.4 kilograms per square meter. At least one of the plurality of fibrous layers has a fiber with a tenacity of at least about 30 grams per decitex and a continuous filament yarn having a linear density of less than about 1100 decitex.

Abstract: A multiple ply tissue paper structure is disclosed. The multiple ply tissue paper has plies having different texture values. In one embodiment, the multiple ply tissue paper has two plies having different calipers and macrodensities. In another embodiment, the multiple ply tissue paper has three plies, including a relatively untextured ply disposed between two relatively highly textured plies.