Looped nonwoven web

Details Looped nonwoven web Looped nonwoven web

2005-06-17

2010-11-23

Johnson, Jenna-Leigh (Department: 1786)

Stock material or miscellaneous articles

Pile or nap type surface or component

With coating, impregnation, or bond

C428S088000, C428S092000, C428S133000, C428S137000, C428S139000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07838099

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a nonwoven web comprising a plurality of loops. At least one of said loops having a loop circumference length to loop base length ratio that is greater than about 4:1. The loops may also have a base length less than 0.5 cm and a base length less than the maximum width of the loops. The present invention also relates to articles selected from the group consisting of disposable hygiene article and wipes comprising a nonwoven web wherein at least one region of the nonwoven web comprises loops in at least about 10% of the surface area of the nonwoven web. A method for producing a nonwoven web comprising a plurality of loops is also included. The method comprises the steps of providing a nonwoven web; providing means for moving fibers of the nonwoven web into the shape of a loop; and moving fibers of the nonwoven web into the shape of a loop.

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