Articles comprising an outer fabric layer and a laminate are provided. The laminate may include a barrier film layer and an inner fabric layer, in which the outer fabric layer at least partially encircles and overlies the laminate. The outer fabric layer comprises an outer fabric layer seal and the laminate comprises a laminate seal that is separate and distinct from the outer fabric seal. The articles may be devoid of any bonds between the outer fabric layer and the laminate.

A method is provided, for dissipating and entrapping super absorbent polymer particles (11, 12, 13, 14) within air-permeable, non-woven structures (100), for use in the construction of absorbent articles (600). The method comprises the steps of: (i) of constructing an air-permeable, non-woven structure (100) comprising at least first (1), second (2) and third (3) layers of non-woven fabric, each said layer having void spaces of differing size defined therein; (ii) dispersing absorbent particles (11, 12, 13, 4) onto an external surface (10) of the highest numbered layer of said air-permeable, non-woven structure (100) formed in step (i); and (iii) dissipating the dispersed absorbent particles (11, 12, 13, 14) within the air-permeable, non-woven structure (100) by applying an external energy source acting upon the absorbent particles (11, 12, 13, 14) in a direction substantially normal to the plane of the external surface (10) of the air-permeable, non-woven structure (100).

An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.

A wax-extender emulsion including a plurality of wax-extender complex particles suspended in water is described. A wax-extender complex includes a wax component, an organic extender component and a surfactant that stabilizes the wax component and the organic extender component collectively to form the wax-extender complex. The wax-extender emulsion comprises from 2 wt % to 30 wt % organic extender. During manufacturing, the organic extender and wax component are emulsified and homogenized together to produce the wax-extender emulsion. The wax-extender emulsion can be co-applied as a mixture with adhesive resin during wood-based composite manufacturing.

An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.

A cleaning article. The cleaning article has a laminate construction. The cleaning article comprises a sheet and a hydrophilic gather strip element joined together at plural bonds. The gather strip element has plural layers superimposed upon one another, providing strips extending outwardly from the bonds. Different layers are differentially bonded, to provide a construction which allows the strips to advantageously present a dynamically changing area to the target surface during cleaning, under normal usage conditions. By changing the surface area, more liquids, and associated debris, can be cleaned from the target surface.

An assembly includes a sensor lens, a polymer film adhered to the sensor lens, a hydrophilic coating applied to the sensor lens, and a fluid layer between the sensor lens and the polymer film, wherein the fluid layer is disposed on the hydrophilic coating.

A clothing item absorbing structure, in particular to a washable and reusable structure, for the absorption of body fluids in which at least a set of four overlapping layers are provided. A first layer has high density and porosity synthetic fibers suitable for the entry of body fluids. A second layer has a combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic fibers with a plurality of protruding channels for dispersing body fluids. A third layer of cellulosic fibers neutralizes odors and absorb moisture. A fourth layer has a polymer, microporous and liquid impermeable membrane. And a strip connects along the periphery of said set of layers, wherein the strip together with the fourth layer seals said set of layers to prevent leakage of body fluids. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to underwear that incorporates the absorbing structure.

The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for a running and hiking shoe includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh or a moldable foam, and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine, snowboard boots, cross country, hiking boots, protective gear and helmets, along with appropriate variations for each application.

A breathable water resistant film provided by the present disclosure includes a base cloth and a nanofiber layer disposed on the base cloth, wherein the nanofiber layer is formed by an electrospinning solution including a first additive and a second additive. The first additive includes a nylon copolymer and an alcohol, and the second additive includes a polysilazane resin and a perfluoropolyether-modified polysilazane resin.