Inventors:
Harry Chmielewski - Brunswick GA, US
Karl Sears - Heber City UT, US
Michael Haeussler - Savannah GA, US
Jay Taylor - Pooler GA, US
Tina Murguia - Surrency GA, US
Andrew Burnes - Dover DE, US
International Classification:
B32B021/02
B32B005/26
B32B027/32
US Classification:
442268000, 442330000, 442414000, 442416000, 442417000, 442398000, 442408000, 442382000, 442385000, 442394000, 604366000, 604367000, 604374000, 156296000, 264109000, 008116100
Abstract:
A breathable barrier composite of cellulosic fibers includes a compressed mixture of hydrophobic cellulosic fibers and thermally-bondable polyolefin fibers. The composite has a combination of high liquid barrier properties, and high air and moisture vapor porosity. The composite also has a very soft and cottony texture. The breathable barrier composite may optionally contain a nonwoven layer, such as a spunbond or an SMS nonwoven, a polyolefin film layer, or a nonwoven wipe layer.