Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
3-18-1997
Patent Number
patent number 5611981
Abstract
Disclosed are fibers that are capable of spontaneously transporting certain fluids, for example aqueous fluids, such as water, on their surfaces. The fibers, especially in the form of tow, can be incorporated into absorbent articles, such as diapers, in order to transport fluids to more effectively utilize the absorbent portion of the article. The fibers can be synthetically coated with absorbent materials.
Application Number
08/133426
Assignees
Eastman Chemical Company (Kingsport, TN)
Filing Date
1993-10-08
Primary/U.S. Class
264/130
Other/U.S. Class
264/177.13, 264/211.14
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