A thermoplastic filament comprising multiple polymers of differing flow temperatures in a regular geometric arrangement, and a method for producing such a filament, are described. Because of the difference in flow temperatures, there exists a temperature range at which one polymer is mechanically stable while the other is flowable. This property is extremely useful for creating thermoplastic monofilament feedstock for three-dimensionally printed parts, wherein the mechanically stable polymer enables geometric stability while the flowable polymer can fill gaps and provide strong bonding and homogenization between deposited material lines and layers. These multimaterial filaments can be produced via thermal drawing from a thermoplastic preform, which itself can be three-dimensionally printed. Furthermore, the preform can be printed with precisely controlled and complex geometries, enabling the creation of monofilament and fiber with unique decorative or functional properties.

The invention relates to a method for producing a nonwoven fabric from fibres, wherein the fibres are spun by means of at least one spinneret, are cooled and then deposited on a collection device to form a nonwoven web. The nonwoven web undergoes hot fluid bonding during at least two consecutive bonding steps. In a first bonding step, the surface of the nonwoven web is subjected to a hot fluid and, in a second bonding step, the surface of the nonwoven web is also subsequently subjected to a hot fluid and, in addition and at the same time, surface pressure is exerted on the nonwoven web.

Provided is a side-by-side type composite fiber having a latent crimping ability, including a first component containing a modified fibroin and a second component containing a structural protein, in which the first component and the second component are joined to each other.

Provided is a side-by-side type composite fiber having a latent crimping ability, including a first component containing a modified fibroin and a second component containing a structural protein, in which the first component and the second component are joined to each other.

Various implementations of yarns and multi-component filaments having a plurality of solid particles dispersed throughout a portion of the filaments are described herein. Inclusion of solid particles through a portion of the filaments allows for differing certain properties in products formed from the filaments while maintaining desirable physical properties such as strength or abrasion resistance. For example, including translucent or transparent particles, such as glass flakes or mica, may differ the visual properties, such as providing an increased luster. And, in other implementations, opaque solid particles may be included through a portion of the filaments to create a different property for a product formed with the filament.

The invention relates to a fabric comprising layered composite filaments, wherein the layered composite filaments comprise at least a first biodegradable polymer layer and at least a second biodegradable polymer layer directly adhering to each other, wherein the visual degradation speed of the first biodegradable polymer layer is slower than the visual degradation speed of the second biodegradable polymer layer. The invention further relates to the use of such fabric as temporary weed control, temporary erosion control, as a hygienic article, or temporary packaging material.

The invention relates to a fabric comprising layered composite filaments, wherein the layered composite filaments comprise at least a first biodegradable polymer layer and at least a second biodegradable polymer layer directly adhering to each other, wherein the visual degradation speed of the first biodegradable polymer layer is slower than the visual degradation speed of the second biodegradable polymer layer. The invention further relates to the use of such fabric as temporary weed control, temporary erosion control, as a hygienic article, or temporary packaging material.

A process of forming a fiber comprised of a plurality of bio-char particles, comprising: combining a portion of a polymer with a hemp derivative, said hemp derivative selected form a hemp carbon made by pyrolyzing a quantity of hemp stalk at between 1100-1500 C. to create a char; adding the char to a milling vessel and milling the char for a period of between 1 to 16 hours, and a full spectrum hemp extract, or combinations thereof, wherein the polymer and hemp derivative are extruded to form a fiber.

A multicomponent fiber for nonwovens and methods for making and using same. The multicomponent fiber can include a first component comprising a first polypropylene having a MFR of at least 30 dg/min and a second polypropylene having a MFR of less than 20 dg/min. The multicomponent fiber can further include a second component comprising the first polypropylene and at least one propylene-based elastomer comprising propylene and about 10 wt % to about 30 wt % of one or more alpha-olefin derived units, based on a total weight of the elastomer, wherein the propylene-based elastomer has a MFR of at least 40 dg/min and a heat of fusion (Hi) of about 3 J/g to about 75 J/g, as determined by DSC.

A multicomponent fiber for nonwovens and methods for making and using same. The multicomponent fiber can include a first component comprising a first polypropylene having a MFR of at least 30 dg/min and a second polypropylene having a MFR of less than 20 dg/min. The multicomponent fiber can further include a second component comprising the first polypropylene and at least one propylene-based elastomer comprising propylene and about 10 wt % to about 30 wt % of one or more alpha-olefin derived units, based on a total weight of the elastomer, wherein the propylene-based elastomer has a MFR of at least 40 dg/min and a heat of fusion (Hi) of about 3 J/g to about 75 J/g, as determined by DSC.