Patent ID: 6737114
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: B05D,B41M,D04H,D06P,D06Q

Abstract:
A method for providing a spun-bonded nonwoven fabric comprised of continuous multi-component fibers that are at least partially split along their length into individual filament fibers by mechanical or chemical action, wherein the spun-bonded nonwoven fabric has a three-dimensional printed surface, the method comprising the sequential steps of:(a) providing a spun-bonded nonwoven fabric comprised of continuous multi-component fibers which have been at least partially split along their length; (b) screen printing the spun-bonded nonwoven fabric with pigment containing a puffing agent to provide a printed spun-bonded nonwoven fabric; (c) drying the printed spun-bonded nonwoven fabric; (d) curing the printed spun-bonded nonwoven fabric; and (e) optionally, subjecting the printed spun-bonded nonwoven fabric to further chemical or mechanical finishing processes.