Apertured segmented films

摘要

Unitary films and laminates thereof are provided having at least first and second film segments which extend adjacent one another and are permanently joined together. The multi-segment films include a pattern of surface embossments on a surface of the first film segment and a pattern of apertures extending through the second film segment. The first and second segments have different compositions whereby the unitary film includes distinct segments having varied physical properties such as, for example, varied levels of breathability and/or elasticity. The unitary films and laminates thereof are well suited, for example, for use as outer covers in personal care articles.

主权项

1. A multi-segmented film comprising at least one first film segment and at least one second film segment side-by-side with one another in a cross-machine direction of the multi-segmented film, the first film segments consisting of a pattern of surface embossments not extending through the first film segment and the second film segments consisting of a pattern of apertures extending through the second film segment, wherein the first film segment has a composition which comprises an inelastic polyolefin polymer and wherein the second film segment comprises an elastic polymer, wherein the pattern of surface embossments is the same pattern as the pattern of apertures and wherein said multi-segmented film has a machine direction and the first film segment and the second film segment extend adjacent one another in the machine direction.