The invention relates to a compression bandage comprising a nonwoven-based bandage layer that has been stitched over with elastic textile threads by stitch bonding methods, the textile threads being heat-shrinkable and not elastomeric and the compression bandage having an elasticity after heat shrinking of the textile threads by 50-200%, particularly 50% to 90% and especially 50% to 70%. The invention also relates to a compression bandage combination.

The invention relates to a compression bandage comprising a nonwoven-based bandage layer that has been stitched over with elastic textile threads by stitch bonding methods, the textile threads being heat-shrinkable and not elastomeric and the compression bandage having an elasticity after heat shrinking of the textile threads by 50-200%, particularly 50% to 90% and especially 50% to 70%. The invention also relates to a compression bandage combination.

The invention provides polypropylene compositions for producing soft nonwoven fabrics, consisting of at least three propylene-based copolymers differing in content of alpha-olefin comonomers. The provided fabrics are soft and pleasant to touch.

The invention provides polypropylene compositions for producing soft nonwoven fabrics, consisting of at least three propylene-based copolymers differing in content of alpha-olefin comonomers. The provided fabrics are soft and pleasant to touch.

Patterned fibrous substrates having a plurality of individual fibers, a first region, and a second region are provided. The patterned fibrous substrates have a plurality of individual fibers of the first region having a first diameter and a plurality of individual fibers of the second region have a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is less than the second diameter. The individual fibers of the first region and the individual fibers of the second region are substantially free of bonds, other than primary bonds. The first region has a first C.I.E. L* score, and the second region has a second C.I.E. L* score, according to the Color Test Method. The first C.I.E. L* score is different than the second C.I.E. L* score.

The present invention is directed to a three-dimensional composite fabric including a three-dimensional woven fabric, and a nonwoven fabric arranged on a first, on a second side, or on both sides of the three-dimensional woven fabric, wherein the composite fabric retains at least 15% thickness at a compression of about 200 pounds per square foot (psf) to about 1000 pounds per square foot. Further, the present invention is directed to a method of making a three-dimensional composite fabric and a method of installing the three-dimensional composite fabric in a landfill.

A method for making an absorbent article comprising an absorbent core comprising one or more channels, the method comprising the steps of: i. providing a first endless moving surface comprising a plurality of molds typically in the form of pockets, each mold comprising an insert therein, wherein the molds are in fluid communication with an under-pressure source except for said insert such that a suction zone is formed in areas neighboring said insert; ii. feeding a first nonwoven web to said first endless moving surface and over one or more said molds; iii. depositing an absorbent material, comprising cellulose fibers and/or superabsorbent polymer particles, over at least a portion of said nonwoven web; iv. optionally further selectively removing said absorbent material from areas of the nonwoven web corresponding to said insert; v. applying a second nonwoven web directly or indirectly over the absorbent material, or folding said first nonwoven web, such to sandwich said absorbent material between upper and lower layers of said nonwoven web(s); vi. joining said upper and lower layers together at least in the areas of the nonwoven web(s) corresponding to the insert to form an absorbent core having one or more channels substantially free of absorbent material; vii. optionally joining an acquisition distribution layer to said absorbent core, typically a skin facing surface of said upper layer; viii. optionally laminating said absorbent core and acquisition distribution layer between a liquid pervious topsheet and a liquid impervious backsheet; wherein at least a portion of said insert is porous and is in fluid communication with a positive pressure source such that air is blown out of said insert to form an air cushion or air film around at least an uppermost surface of said insert and in that said absorbent material is thereby forced away from areas of the nonwoven web corresponding to said insert.

A conformable noise control article useful reducing noise in a motor vehicle is provided. The article includes a nonwoven fiber web that is impregnated with a polymeric matrix composition having low (Tg) and high (Tg) polymers, additives and inorganic fillers. The density of the noise control article is at least ten times more than the density of the nonwoven fiber web. The article has an air flow resistivity that is at least ninety times greater than the air flow resistivity of a bare nonwoven web and exhibits a sound transmission loss in the frequency spectrum of 125 Hz to 5000 Hz.

[Problem] To provide a nonwoven fabric (pasting mat) that does not undergo bonding between the nonwoven fabrics (pasting mats) even under severe conditions (a pressure in winding and a high temperature and a high humidity in transportation, storage, and production).

[Means for Resolution] A pasting mat for lead acid batteries, containing a microglass fiber and a heat-fusible binder fiber, the pasting mat having a thickness under a pressure of 20 kPa of 0.1 mm or more and 0.5 mm or less, and having a bonding strength between the pasting mats after being left for 48 hours under a pressure of 5 to 10 kPa in an environment of a temperature of 70 to 90° C. and a humidity of 75% of less than 0.05 N.

[Problem] To provide a nonwoven fabric (pasting mat) that does not undergo bonding between the nonwoven fabrics (pasting mats) even under severe conditions (a pressure in winding and a high temperature and a high humidity in transportation, storage, and production).

[Means for Resolution] A pasting mat for lead acid batteries, containing a microglass fiber and a heat-fusible binder fiber, the pasting mat having a thickness under a pressure of 20 kPa of 0.1 mm or more and 0.5 mm or less, and having a bonding strength between the pasting mats after being left for 48 hours under a pressure of 5 to 10 kPa in an environment of a temperature of 70 to 90° C. and a humidity of 75% of less than 0.05 N.