摘要 |
Disclosed herein is a bulk-stretched pillowed laminate of two or more layers (12,14,15) in which at least one of the layers (12) is stretched before other layers are attached to it. In one execution, a thermoplastic film (12) is stretched until it permanently deforms. Then, while still in a stretched state, a nonwoven web (14,15) is laminated to the film and the resultant composite is allowed to relax slightly causing the nonwoven layer to gather and pucker, which in turn gives the composite a thicker and bulkier feel and appearance. The material of the present invention, while having a wide variety of uses, is particularly well-suited for use as an outercover for personal care absorbent articles, including diapers, training pants and sanitary napkins. <IMAGE> |