Disclosed is a malodor control system that can include use of a malodor scavenger configured to sequester a malodor molecule to reduce and/or eliminate the noxious odor the malodor molecule generates. Some embodiments can include use of a substrate configured as a non-woven fabric sheet as a delivery system for the malodor scavenger. In some embodiments, the substrate includes a polymer complexed with active ingredient to lock the active ingredient in place at a surface of the substrate via a binder so that the active ingredient is present at a predetermined activity level. After interacting with malodor molecules, at least some of the active ingredient can migrate via passive diffusion to the substrate surface to maintain the predetermined activity level.

A composite sheet includes: a skin sheet including a sheet product made of ultrafine fibers having an average monofilament diameter of 0.1 to 10 m and an elastomer, and a woven or knitted fabric that are laminated on each other, and the skin sheet and the woven or knitted fabric are laminated on each other with a resin layer containing a flame retardant and an adhesive layer interposed therebetween.

Provided herein are heat retaining fabrics for articles, including articles of apparel that, among other benefits, may increase the internal body temperature of a wearer or user, including during physical activity, to facilitate detoxification of the body. Heat retaining fabric consistent with the disclosed embodiments may include a thermal insulating layer having a body-facing surface and an exterior-facing surface opposite the body-facing surface, an exterior fabric disposed on the exterior-facing surface of the thermal insulating layer, a metallic material disposed on the body-facing surface of the thermal insulating layer, and an interior fabric disposed on the body-facing surface of the thermal insulating layer. Also provided are methods of making a heat retaining fabric and articles comprising the same.

Described is a fabric or flexible composite material for an inflatable safety product. The fabric or flexible composite material includes a substrate and a hot melt adhesive on the substrate. The substrate and hot melt adhesive may include a same base polymer. A method of forming an inflatable safety product includes forming a fabric or flexible composite material by applying a hot melt adhesive to a substrate using heat and pressure.

Described is a fabric or flexible composite material for an inflatable safety product. The fabric or flexible composite material includes a substrate and a hot melt adhesive on the substrate. The substrate and hot melt adhesive may include a same base polymer. A method of forming an inflatable safety product includes forming a fabric or flexible composite material by applying a hot melt adhesive to a substrate using heat and pressure.

In examples, a method of bonding portions of fabric to one another includes dispensing a plurality of liquified adhesive spots onto a first fabric portion so that the plurality of liquified adhesive spots are spaced apart from one another and applying a second fabric portion to the adhesive spots to adhere the second fabric portion to the first fabric portion. In examples, the spacing defines a plurality of unbonded gaps between the adhesive spots. In examples, the adhesive spots are dispensed along a length so that the adhesive spots are spaced along a dispensed line requiring at least 30% less adhesive as compared to a solid line having the same length. In examples, a fabric article includes a first fabric portion having adhesive spots spaced apart from one another and a second fabric portion adhered to the first fabric portion by the adhesive spots.

In examples, a method of bonding portions of fabric to one another includes dispensing a plurality of liquified adhesive spots onto a first fabric portion so that the plurality of liquified adhesive spots are spaced apart from one another and applying a second fabric portion to the adhesive spots to adhere the second fabric portion to the first fabric portion. In examples, the spacing defines a plurality of unbonded gaps between the adhesive spots. In examples, the adhesive spots are dispensed along a length so that the adhesive spots are spaced along a dispensed line requiring at least 30% less adhesive as compared to a solid line having the same length. In examples, a fabric article includes a first fabric portion having adhesive spots spaced apart from one another and a second fabric portion adhered to the first fabric portion by the adhesive spots.

A self-lubricating fabric contains warp yarns or weft yarns that are composite yarns formed from fluorinated resin yarns and other yarns. The surface area of the other yarns on one surface of the fabric takes up 0 to 30% of the total surface area of the composite yarns, and the ratio of the section diameter of the other yarns to the section diameter of the fluorinated resin yarns in the composite yarns is 0.12 to 0.80. A method for producing the self-lubricating fabric and use of the self-lubricating fabric are also disclosed.

A self-lubricating fabric contains warp yarns or weft yarns that are composite yarns formed from fluorinated resin yarns and other yarns. The surface area of the other yarns on one surface of the fabric takes up 0 to 30% of the total surface area of the composite yarns, and the ratio of the section diameter of the other yarns to the section diameter of the fluorinated resin yarns in the composite yarns is 0.12 to 0.80. A method for producing the self-lubricating fabric and use of the self-lubricating fabric are also disclosed.

A process for forming a moldable, uncured nonwoven composite containing forming a outermost nonwoven layer, forming a structural nonwoven layer, needling the structural nonwoven layer and the outermost nonwoven layer together from both the outer surface of the outermost nonwoven layer and the second surface of the structural nonwoven layer, applying an uncured, water-based thermosetting resin having a cure temperature of at least about 160 C. to the second surface of the structural nonwoven layer, and at least partially drying the uncured, wet nonwoven composite. Heat and pressure may be applied to form the moldable, uncured composite. A moldable, uncured nonwoven composite and a molded, cured nonwoven composite are also disclosed.