Patent ID: 7069629

Claim:
A method for making a durable lightweight nonwoven imaged wipe in an in-line process at production speeds of at least 150 meters per minute comprising the steps of: a. providing a fibrous matrix; b. providing a cross-lapper; c. providing a foraminous imaging surface; d. carding said fibrous matrix into a nonwoven web; e. imparting a single transverse fold into said web with said cross-lapper; f. pre-hydroentangling said nonwoven web; g. advancing said web onto said foraminous imaging surface so as to impart a three-dimensional image or pattern into said web forming said imaged wipe, wherein said imaged wipe has a basis weight less than or equal to 2.0 ounces per square yard and a CD to MD elongation ratio of at least 3:1.