Patent ID: 6277241
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: B31F,D04H,D21F,D21H

Abstract:
An abrasion resistant liquid absorbent base web comprising:a stratified single fibrous web including a first outer fibrous layer defining a first side of said base web and a second and opposing outer fibrous layer defining a second side of said base web, said first and second outer layers containing synthetic staple fibers, said web containing synthetic fibers in an amount sufficient to increase the wet strength and abrasion resistance of said web;an intermediate fibrous layer positioned between said first outer layer and said second outer layer, said intermediate layer comprising hardwood fibers or alpha pulp fibers;a bonding material applied to each side of said base web, said bonding material being applied to each side according to a predetermined pattern; andwherein each side of said base web is creped after said bonding material has been applied.