| 摘要 |
<p>There is disclosed a method of manufacturing a water barrier fabric, in flexible or rigid form, and article manufactured thereby, formed by dispersing a water-absorbent material, in powdered or granular form (20), among a mass of fibres (14) during the formation of a loose mat (18) of said fibres, to homogeneously disperse the powdered or granular water-absorbent material (20) above, below and on each side of the fibres forming the mat (18), and thereafter densifying and structurally consolidating the mat (18), to secure the fibres (14) in position surrounding and entrapping the water-absorbent material (20), such as by sewing, quilting, needle punching or otherwise bonding the fibres into a consolidated, structurally secure fabric at least partially filled with the powdered or granular water-absorbent material (18). <IMAGE></p> |
