Disclosed is a nonwoven laminate having a texture for improved absorption and distribution of body liquids in sanitary products. The absorption and distribution effect is caused by perforations distributed in a pattern-like manner in combination with elevations present on one side of the nonwoven laminate.

The present invention is directed to a process and apparatus for formation of a fluid-entangled laminate web. The laminate web includes a support layer and a nonwoven projection web having a plurality of projections which are preferably hollow. The laminate web also includes a plurality of apertures interspersed with the projections. As a result of the fluid-entangling process, entangling fluid is directed through the support layer and into the projection web which is situated on a forming surface. The force of the entangling fluid causes the two layers to be joined to one another and the fluid causes a portion of the fibers in the projection web to be forced into openings present in a forming surface thereby forming the hollow projections. The force of the entangling fluid also causes the fibers of the two layers to be moved around protrusions present in the forming surface thereby forming the apertures.

The present invention is directed to a process and apparatus for formation of a fluid-entangled laminate web. The laminate web includes a support layer and a nonwoven projection web having a plurality of projections which are preferably hollow. The laminate web also includes a plurality of apertures interspersed with the projections. As a result of the fluid-entangling process, entangling fluid is directed through the support layer and into the projection web which is situated on a forming surface. The force of the entangling fluid causes the two layers to be joined to one another and the fluid causes a portion of the fibers in the projection web to be forced into openings present in a forming surface thereby forming the hollow projections. The force of the entangling fluid also causes the fibers of the two layers to be moved around protrusions present in the forming surface thereby forming the apertures.

Disclosed is an anti-weed sheet manufactured by forming webs. The web is formed of polyolefin-based staple fibers which are at least one selected from the group consisting of polyethylene staple fibers, polypropylene staple fibers, and polyisobutylene staple fibers. The sheet is bonded integrally by the needle punching by forming the webs, and the needle punching is performed in the order of pre-needle punching, low-speed needle punching, high-speed needle punching and low-speed needle punching to uniformly bridging the surface and the inside of the formed webs and improve a binding force. At least one surface of the sheet is modified by heat treatment through hot air or a heating drum.

Disclosed is an anti-weed sheet manufactured by forming webs. The web is formed of polyolefin-based staple fibers which are at least one selected from the group consisting of polyethylene staple fibers, polypropylene staple fibers, and polyisobutylene staple fibers. The sheet is bonded integrally by the needle punching by forming the webs, and the needle punching is performed in the order of pre-needle punching, low-speed needle punching, high-speed needle punching and low-speed needle punching to uniformly bridging the surface and the inside of the formed webs and improve a binding force. At least one surface of the sheet is modified by heat treatment through hot air or a heating drum.

A clothing, in particular a press belt for a machine for producing or processing a fibrous material web, includes a paper side, a backing side, a base fabric and at least one additional structure. The at least one additional structure is formed of or includes a layer of polymer foam which provides the paper side of the clothing. A method for producing a clothing, and a machine for producing a fibrous material web, are also provided.

A clothing, in particular a press belt for a machine for producing or processing a fibrous material web, includes a paper side, a backing side, a base fabric and at least one additional structure. The at least one additional structure is formed of or includes a layer of polymer foam which provides the paper side of the clothing. A method for producing a clothing, and a machine for producing a fibrous material web, are also provided.

Aspects herein are directed to a reflective textile, and articles of apparel, uppers for an article of footwear constructed therefrom, comprising a reflective material dispersed between a first and second surface of the textile in a first zone. The first zone reflects a greater amount of light than a second zone of the textile. Other aspects herein are directed to a method of manufacturing a reflective textile or article having a portion comprising a reflective textile.

Aspects herein are directed to a reflective textile, and articles of apparel, uppers for an article of footwear constructed therefrom, comprising a reflective material dispersed between a first and second surface of the textile in a first zone. The first zone reflects a greater amount of light than a second zone of the textile. Other aspects herein are directed to a method of manufacturing a reflective textile or article having a portion comprising a reflective textile.

A method for forming an article where a friable material is supported by or enclosed by a non-friable material. The article comprises one or more layers of non-friable fibers surrounding the friable material fibers wherein at least some of the non-friable fibers are oriented in a Z plane and at least some of the non-friable fibers are oriented in an XY plane. The fibers are oriented in the Z plane via a felting process such as needle punching through the assembly of the article. The resulting article is a non-woven article even where one or more layer for the article was provided as woven or non-woven layer of fibers.