abstract |
PCT No. PCT/US93/10749 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 10, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 10, 1995 PCT Filed Nov. 8, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/11186 PCT Pub. Date May 26, 1994This invention relates to a fibrous laminated material wherein a first fibrous layer comprising a plurality of staple fibers or continuous filaments of a thermoplastic material and a second fibrous layer comprising a plurality of staple fibers or continuous filaments of two or more thermoplastic or other materials are bonded together in a spaced apart bonding pattern having apertures formed therein to form a fibrous laminate having improved liquid distribution and management properties as well as enhanced comfort and softness when placed in contact with human skin. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for making such a fibrous laminate, as well as absorbent articles incorporating such fibrous laminate. |