Inventors:
- Neenah WI, US
Lavada C. Boggs - Alpharetta GA, US
Isabelle R. Bouchard - Fletcher NC, US
Daniel W. Hesse - Marietta GA, US
Shawn E. Jenkins - Suwanee GA, US
Lauren E. Zimmerman - Neenah WI, US
International Classification:
C08L 53/00
C08J 5/18
C08J 5/12
B32B 7/12
B32B 5/02
B32B 27/12
B32B 27/32
B29D 99/00
Abstract:
A latent elastic film laminate is provided including a film predominantly comprising olefin elastomers. The film is stretched and maintained in a stretched state in order to impart the desired level of latent elasticity such that the conditioned film laminate will shrink upon activation, such as by heating. The latent elastic film laminate can be advantageously used in the manufacture of various elasticated articles, including absorbent personal care articles, by activating the latent elasticity after attachment to the article and thereby shining and elasticizing components to which the film laminate is attached.