Non-woven structures and methods of making the same

US20080000057A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-03MCNEIL PPC INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
MCNEIL PPC INC
Publication Date
2008-01-03
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Provided are layered non-woven structures comprising a fibrous, water-permeable anchoring layer and a fibrous layer having fibers entangled about the anchoring layer, including patterned and non-patterned structures. Also provided are personal care products comprising the present structures and methods of making the structures.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to layered, composite materials. More specifically, the present invention relates to layered, composite materials exhibiting advantageous lamination strength, and one or more additional beneficial properties such as drapeability, loftiness, abrasion resistance, liquid absorbency, softness, and / or visual appeal.BACKGROUND

[0002] Non-woven materials are used widely in a variety of commercially-available personal care products including, for example, wipes and feminine hygiene products, such as napkins, liners, and tampons, and the like. In many of these applications, it is desirable for the non-woven materials to be abrasion resistant, so that the material maintains its integrity in use. Applicants have further recognized that it is also desirable for such abrasion resistant materials to have other beneficial properties.

[0003] For example, Applicant's have recognized that it would be desirable to have an abrasion resista...

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