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.
申请公布号
CA2570588(C)
申请公布日期
2012.02.07
申请号
CA20052570588
申请日期
2005.06.21
申请人
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
发明人
CURRO, JOHN JOSEPH;BOND, ERIC BRYAN;HAMMONS, JOHN LEE;HOYING, JODY LYNN;LLOYD, SUSAN NICOLE;TURNER, ROBERT HAINES;YOUNG, TERRILL ALAN