FLUSHABLE WIPE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

摘要

A multi-ply flushable wipe includes a ply having first and second exterior layers and a middle layer disposed therebetween. Each of the exterior layers includes at least 50% by weight natural fibers. When foam-formed, the middle layer includes at least 25% by weight natural fibers. In embodiments, the middle layer may include at least 75% by weight natural fibers. The middle layer also includes synthetic fibers that have a length within the range of 1 mm and 20 mm. The wipe may have a length weight weighted average fiber length of less than 4 mm and a wet CD strength of greater than 20 N/m. Each ply of the wipe may be formed by wetlaying the first and second exterior layers and a foam formed middle layer to form a web, imprinting the web with a structured fabric, and drying the web. The plies are then attached using a binder.

主权项

1. A multi-ply flushable wipe comprising:
two or more plies, at least one of the two or more plies comprising:
first and second exterior layers each comprising at least 50% by weight natural fibers; anda foam-formed middle layer disposed between the first and second exterior layers and comprising synthetic fibers and at least 25% by weight natural fibers, the synthetic fibers having a length within the range of 1 mm and 20 mm.