Process of making woven articles comprising water-dispersible multicomponent fibers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8262958
APP PUB NO 20110095444A1
SERIAL NO

12981950

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Disclosed are water-dispersible fibers derived from sulfopolyesters having a Tg of at least 25° C. The fibers may contain a single sulfopolyester or a blend of a sulfopolyester with a water-dispersible or water-nondispersible polymer. Also disclosed are multicomponent fibers comprising a water dispersible sulfopolyester having a Tg of at least 57° C. and a water non-dispersible polymer. The multicomponent fibers may be used to produce microdenier fibers. Fibrous articles may be produced from the water-dispersible fibers, multicomponent fibers, and microdenier fibers. The fibrous articles include water-dispersible and microdenier nonwoven webs, fabrics, and multilayered articles such as wipes, gauze, tissue, diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins, bandages, and surgical dressings. Also disclosed is a process for water-dispersible fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and microdenier webs. The fibers and fibrous articles have further applications in flushable personal care and cleaning products, disposable protective outerwear, and laminating binders.

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  • EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
George, Scott Ellery Kingsport, US 59 1086
Haile, William Alston Kingsport, US 14 501
Hale, Wesley Raymond Kingsport, US 52 1545
Jenkins, Waylon Lewellyn Kingsport, US 13 354

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