Disclosed are fibrous structures comprised of shaped fibers wherein the thickness of the compressed fibrous structure at 1.00 psi is >/=1.3 times that of a similar compressed structure having the same area density and made from round cross section fibers of the same dpf as the shaped fibers. The invention is useful in articles such as coats, gloves, boats, shoes, etc. made using the structures disclosed herein. The surprising feature of structures according to the present invention is the thickness retention at high pressures. This retained thickness under pressure translates directly into decreased heat transfer or improved insulation.
申请公布号
DE69505995(T2)
申请公布日期
1999.07.29
申请号
DE1995605995T
申请日期
1995.09.12
申请人
EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO., KINGSPORT, TENN., US
发明人
PHILLIPS, BOBBY, MAL, JONESBOROUGH, TN 37659, US;NELSON, JACK, LEE, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601, US