A fibre structure formed from dissolvable glass fibres is provided, the dissolvable glass fibres being formed from one or more boron compounds and one or more alkali compounds. The dissolvable glass can be formed into filaments, rovings and staple fibres of varying composition, length and diameter dependent on functionality and purpose. A mixture of chemicals components are heated, melted and then drawn or extruded into dissolvable filaments, rovings and staple fibres for use in a fibre-reinforced composite part or as a preservative in the internal and surface treatment of solid wood and engineered composite panels. A water-soluble surface coating may be applied to adjust dissolution rate and facilitate binding into an air-laid nonwoven mat or incorporation into other matrices.

The present invention relates to a process for the production of a surface coated support material wherein said process comprises contacting a support material with an aqueous dispersion of nanocellulose. The surface coated support material can be used in a composite material. The invention therefore further relates to the surface coated support material per se, a composite comprising the material, a process for the production of the composite material and an article produced from the composite material.

The present invention relates to a process for the production of a surface coated support material wherein said process comprises contacting a support material with an aqueous dispersion of nanocellulose. The surface coated support material can be used in a composite material. The invention therefore further relates to the surface coated support material per se, a composite comprising the material, a process for the production of the composite material and an article produced from the composite material.

A flame-retardant composition endowed with intumescent properties which consists of an acrylic resin, a dehydrating compound, a blowing agent and, optionally, a fluorocarbon-based polymer.

A method of manufacturing a two-layer nanocellulose composite sheet is provided. The two-layer nanocellulose composite sheet is comprised of a moisturized nanocellulose material and a fabric. The method includes the steps of dispersing a diluted nanocellulose suspension onto a fabric, and partially drying the diluted nanocellulose suspension until the diluted nanocellulose suspension is transformed to the moisturized nanocellulose material bonded to the fabric. Thereby, a surface of the moisturized nanocellulose material is bonded by mechanical adhesion to a surface of the fabric. The nanocellulose composite sheet manufactured by this method has contour conformability, excellent skin-adhesion, and high capacity for moisture retention and release, and is ideal for dermatological treatments. An apparatus for manufacturing the nanocellulose composite sheet is also provided.

A method of manufacturing a two-layer nanocellulose composite sheet is provided. The two-layer nanocellulose composite sheet is comprised of a moisturized nanocellulose material and a fabric. The method includes the steps of dispersing a diluted nanocellulose suspension onto a fabric, and partially drying the diluted nanocellulose suspension until the diluted nanocellulose suspension is transformed to the moisturized nanocellulose material bonded to the fabric. Thereby, a surface of the moisturized nanocellulose material is bonded by mechanical adhesion to a surface of the fabric. The nanocellulose composite sheet manufactured by this method has contour conformability, excellent skin-adhesion, and high capacity for moisture retention and release, and is ideal for dermatological treatments. An apparatus for manufacturing the nanocellulose composite sheet is also provided.

The present disclosure relates to a mat for a companion animal, and the mat includes an outer cover surrounding an outside of the mat; a double-layered fabric disposed on an inside of the outer cover to prevent contraction or bursting thereof; a cool gel made of an edible material, which is disposed on an inside of the double-layered fabric to maintain a low temperature state thereof; and coating layers coated on a surface of the outer cover.

Provided is a composite fabric having a base fabric and at least one bacterial biopolymer layer. The base fabric is a woven fabric, and includes warp yarns and weft yarns. At least a first plurality of warp yarns and a first plurality of weft yarns form a base layer of the base fabric. A second plurality of warp yarns and/or a second plurality of weft yarns forms an additional layer of loop portions on at least one of the sides of the base fabric. The bacterial biopolymer layer is provided at least on part of the additional layer. Further provided is a process for the production of the composite fabric and a clothing article formed of the composite fabric.

Provided is a composite fabric having a base fabric and at least one bacterial biopolymer layer. The base fabric is a woven fabric, and includes warp yarns and weft yarns. At least a first plurality of warp yarns and a first plurality of weft yarns form a base layer of the base fabric. A second plurality of warp yarns and/or a second plurality of weft yarns forms an additional layer of loop portions on at least one of the sides of the base fabric. The bacterial biopolymer layer is provided at least on part of the additional layer. Further provided is a process for the production of the composite fabric and a clothing article formed of the composite fabric.

Laminate precursor rolls are prepared by applying an aqueous foamed opacifying composition to a non-woven fabric, drying to form a dry foamed opacifying layer, applying an anti-blocking composition to the dry foamed opacifying layer. Each laminate precursor is rolled up for immediate or later use to make laminate decorative articles when the unrolled laminate precursor is laminated to the back side of a decorative fabric with or without an adhesive. The dry foamed opacifying layer is present at a dry coverage of less than or equal to 1000 g/m.sup.2. It is composed of (a) porous particles, (b′) a matrix material that is derived from a (b) binder material, (c) two or more additives comprising at least one foaming surfactant and at least one foam stabilizer, a very low amount of (d) an aqueous medium, and (e) an opacifying colorant that absorbs electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of 380-800 nm.