Finishing treatment method for nonwoven, a nonwoven fabric treated according to the method and a product containing the nonwoven fabric

摘要

The present invention relates to a finishing method for nonwoven fabrics, in which method hydrophilic or hydrophobic areas are defined for the fabrics, whereby printing technology is used in achieving the areas. At least one of the hydrophilic areas is made permanently hydrophilic using finishing agent, which is sparingly water-soluble or dispersible in water. Particular benefits of the method include an improvement of the dry-feel comfort properties of nonwoven fabrics. Nonwoven fabrics are particularly suited for use as coverstock in absorbing disposable sanitary products.