Patent ID: 7378130
Filing Date: 2008-05-27
Classification: A61F,B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for making a graphically-printed backsheet for an absorbent disposable article, comprising the steps of: a. providing a molten polymer comprising feeding polymer chips into an extruder and melting said polymer chips with heating thereof to provide said molten polymer; b. providing a nonwoven fabric; c. providing a printing means; d. extruding said molten polymer in the form of a thermoplastic polymer film onto said nonwoven fabric in an in-line process, wherein said thermoplastic polymer film has a basis weight of about 10 gsm, to provide a backsheet comprising the thermoplastic polymer film and the nonwoven fabric; e. graphically printing said backsheet on the thermoplastic polymer film thereof with said printing means, to provide a graphically printed backsheet; and f. winding said graphically printed backsheet into a roll good.