The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a new low density foam-formed cellulose material comprising dialcohol-modified celllulose, and to bulk sheets, layers, laminates or moulded articles comprising such material. Furthermore, the invention relates to a laminated packaging material comprising a layer or sheet comprising the low density cellulose material as well as to packaging containers comprising the laminated packaging material. In particular, the invention relates to packaging containers intended for liquid or semi-liquid food packaging, comprising the laminated packaging material.

The present invention relates to a process for the batchwise or continuous, preferably continuous production of single-layer lignocellulose-based boards or of multilayer lignocellulose-based boards with a core and with at least one upper and one lower outer layer,

comprising the following steps: a) mixing of the components of the individual layer(s), b) layer-by-layer scattering of the mixtures to give a mat, c) compaction after the scattering of the individual layer(s), d) application of a high-frequency electrical field, during and/or after the compaction and thermal hardening of the binder(s), e) then optionally hot pressing, and f) cooling the lignocellulose material,

where, in step a),

for the core or the single layer, the lignocellulose particles A) [component A)] are mixed with B) from 0 to 25% by weight of expanded plastics particles with bulk density in the range from 10 to 150 kg/m.sup.3 [componeent B)],, C) from 1 to 15% by weight of one or more binders selected from the group consisting of aminoplastic resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups [component C)], D) from 0 to 3% by weight of ammonium salts [component D)], E) from 0 to 5% by weight of additives [component E)] and F) from 0.1 to 3% by weight of alkali metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts from the group of the sulfates, nitrates, halides and mixtures of these [component F)],

and optionally for the outer layers, the lignocellulose particles G) [component G)] are mixed with H) from 1 to 15% by weight of one or more binders selected from the group consisting of aminoplastic resin and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups [component H)], I) from 0 to 2% by weight of ammonium salts [component I)], J) from 0 to 5% by weight of additives [component J)] and K) from 0.1 to 3% by weight of alkali metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts from the group of the sulfates, nitrates, halides and mixtures of these [component K)],

wherein at the juncture Z the temperature of the layer of the core or of the single layer is more than 90°C., and this temperature is reached in less than 40 s/mm d after the application of the high-frequency electrical field, where d is the thickness of the sheet of lignocellulose material at the juncture Z.

The present invention provides a resin composition containing an epoxy compound A having a specific structure having an aromatic ring, and having an epoxy equivalent in the range of from 500 to 10,000 g/eq, and an epoxy compound B having an epoxy equivalent in the range of from 100 to 300 g/eq, and a bonding agent containing the resin composition. Further, the present invention provides a cured product containing resin particles and a matrix resin, wherein the resin particles are a cured product of an epoxy compound A having a specific structure having an aromatic ring, and having an epoxy equivalent in the range of from 500 to 10,000 g/eq, and the matrix resin is a cured product of an epoxy compound B having an epoxy equivalent in the range of from 100 to 300 g/eq, and a laminate having a substrate and the cured product.

A nanofiber sheet includes: a substrate layer; and a nanofiber layer located on one surface side of the substrate layer and containing nanofibers of a polymer compound. A peripheral edge of the nanofiber layer has a thickness of from 0.1 to 10 μm. The nanofiber layer includes a gradation region having a thickness that gradually increases inward from the peripheral edge. The distance W1 between the peripheral edge of the nanofiber layer and a maximum thickness portion where the thickness becomes the greatest in the gradation region is at least 3 mm. A nanofiber sheet manufacturing method involves depositing nanofibers onto a collecting unit by moving at least either a nozzle or the collecting unit, to thereby manufacture a predetermined nanofiber sheet including a gradation region.

A system of pantiliners and menstrual pads that can be used to alleviate undesirable conditions associated with dysmenorrhea or other physiological conditions is provided. The pantiliners of the invention include a top layer of composite material, a ventilation layer, and a bottom layer of breathable material. The menstrual pads of the invention include a top layer of composite material, an air-laid layer, a layer of super adsorbent polymer inside the air-laid layer, a ventilation layer, and a bottom layer of breathable material. The present system of pantiliners and menstrual pads is helpful in providing a decrease of pain and other unwanted symptoms during a menstrual cycle. In another advantage, the right placement guide and the left placement guide are provided to assist in placing the menstrual pads of the invention accurately in relation to the undergarment of the user.

A method to produce a panel. The method includes providing a core having a first surface, providing a surface layer including a substantially uncured amino resin, applying an hydrolysable adhesive on the first surface of the core and/or on a surface of the surface layer adapted to face the core, arranging the surface layer on the first surface of the core, pressing the surface layer to the core to form a panel by applying heat and pressure in a press, thereby adhering the surface layer to the core by the hydrolysable adhesive and curing the amino resin of the surface layer. Also such a panel.

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 multi-ply through air dried structured tissue having a bulk softness of less than 10 TS7 and a lint value of 5.0 or less. Each ply of the tissue has a first exterior layer that includes a wet end temporary wet strength additive in an amount of approximately 0.25 kg/ton and a wet end dry strength additive in an amount of approximately 0.25 kg/ton, an interior layer that includes a first wet end additive comprising an ionic surfactant, and a second wet end additive comprising a non-ionic surfactant, and a second exterior layer.

Methods and apparatus to remove gas and vapor from a panel for a decorative layer are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first press plate of a hot press to engage a first surface of a panel. The hot press is to apply heat to the panel via the first press plate to cure resin of the panel. A first portion of the first press plate is composed of a permeable material to remove at least one of gas or vapor from the panel to deter the at least one of gas or vapor from exerting a pressure on a decorative layer to be coupled to the panel to deter separation of a portion of the decorative layer from the panel.

Methods and apparatus to form venting channels on a panel for a decorative layer are disclosed. An example method includes contacting an outer surface of a tool to an outer resin layer of a panel. The outer surface of the tool has protrusions. The example method includes moving the outer surface of the tool on the outer resin layer of the panel in a first direction to cause the protrusions of the tool to form first venting channels on the outer resin layer of the panel and coupling a decorative layer to the outer resin layer of the panel via an adhesive layer. The first venting channels are to vent at least one of gas or vapor away from the decorative layer to deter separation of a portion of the decorative layer from the outer resin layer.