Patent ID: 8313792

Claim:
A method for improving the barrier properties of a nonwoven, the method comprising: a. providing a nonwoven having first and second opposing surfaces; b. applying a hydrophobic surface coating composition to at least one of the first and second surfaces to form a coated nonwoven, the hydrophobic surface coating comprising a non-aqueous, solventless, multicomponent silicone composition, the non-aqueous, solventless, multicomponent silicone composition comprising at least two silicone polymers and being substantially free of aminosilicones; and c. incorporating the coated nonwoven into a disposable absorbent article, the disposable absorbent article comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, an outer cover at least partially joined to the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the outer cover, and a barrier member.