ABSORBENTS

摘要

A first absorbent comprising: synthetic fibers and/or natural fibers; water-absorbing fibers; and ultrafine fibers, characterized by being obtained by mixing all these fibers together, carding the mixture, and then needle-punching the carded mixture; a second absorbent which is a laminated nonwoven fabric comprising: synthetic fibers and/or natural fibers; and water-absorbing fibers, characterized by comprising one nonwoven fabric layer comprising fibers having a higher average fineness and another nonwoven fabric layer comprising fibers having a lower average fineness; and a third absorbent comprising flame-retardant fibers and (flame-retardant) water-absorbing fibers, characterized by being obtained by mixing all these fibers together, carding the mixture, and then needle-punching the carded mixture. The absorbents are excellent not only in liquid absorption but in liquid retention and dimensional stability. They are suitable for use as absorbents for ink-jet printers.