Ultrasonic bonding gives airtight seams

Ultrasonically bonding seams in nonwoven fabrics can produce stronger joints more efficiently, claims San-M Packaging co of Japan. In addition, the technique wil not impair the barrier performance of the garments as occurs when holes are produced during sewing of seams. The company's method is demonstrated.

Abrasion-resistant fibrous nonwoven composite structure

A moist wipe comprises a fibrous nonwoven composite structure having a matrix of melt-brown fibres with at least one other material integrated into the melt-blown fibre matrix. IPC D04H F15D B32B C11D.

High-performance nonwovens card with wide versatility

This article describes how marked progress has been made in the production capabilities of dry-laid nonwovens using staple fibres. The development of the market's leading high-speed roller card from Hergeth Hollingsworth GmbH in Germany is described.

Radar-Absorbent Nonwoven.

Lankor Limited has introduced Lantoride, a multilaminate carbon impregnated composite that can absorb high levels of radiation at varying angles of incidence. The nonwoven radar absorbent material, which comprises a blend of fibers with a high wool content within a styrene binding matrix, absorbs more than 93 percent of radiation within a..

Dynamics of Fiber Orientation in Nonwovens.

Although the drafting process does not permit the predetermination of cross direction and machine direction values, developments in nonwovens have created the need for fiber oriented felts that behave equally in all directions under tension. By combining a batt drafting machine with the ability to crosslap at high speeds, Asselin has deve..

Nonwovens In Mexico: The Land of Opportunities.

The nonwovens market in Mexico is prepared for significant development. Production is insufficient and the potential for investment is great. Nonwoven technologies currently in use in Mexico include spray bonding, resin bonding, print bonding, spunbonding, thermal bonding, needle punching, and stitch bonding However, except in the case of..

Japanese Nonwoven Products for Medical/Surgical Use.

An analysis of the medical/surgical market for nonwoven fabrics in Japan reveals that demand is dominated by drapes (35 percent), sheets (18 percent), gowns (16 percent), and gauze (11 percent). Nearly 80 percent of the nonwoven fabric used in drapes and sheets is spunlaced. Although nonwovens were introduced into medical and surgical pro..

Danaklon Reorganizes Productive Capacity for Nonwovens Fiber

Danaklon, one of the largest producers of specialty polypropylene fibers for nonwoven fabrics, plans to enlarge the capacity of its Varde plant by the addition of a long spin line formerly used by Bottrop. Danaklon purchased the Bottrop operation, with a polyolefin capacity of 24,000 metric tons per year, in April 1994. Rather than leavin..

Process for the production of a cotton-based, washable nonwoven cloth and cloth thus obtained

A process for producing a spunlaced nonwoven cotton fabric which can be repetitively laundered without significant deterioration in tis mechanical or textile properties comprises: applying pressurized jets of water to a nonwoven, cotton-based fabric to interlace the fibers; draining the water away; impregnating the fabic with an aqueous s..

Acrylic Polymers for Nonwoven Product Applications

Rohm Tech's comprehensive family of polymer binders and emulsions facilitates the maximum control over nonwoven fabric properties. Rohatol polymers are regarded as being highly versatile and offering high performance during demanding applications. Rohm's acrylic binders confer fabric hands from very soft to very firm. They can also impart..