| abstract |
Disclosed is a liquid-impermeable, gas-permeable nonwoven material comprising a thermally consolidated blend of (1) 5% to 30% of a first polyolefin pulp, (2) 15% to 90% of a second polyolefin pulp having a melting point at least 20°C higher than the first polyolefin pulp, and (3) 5% to 55% of a staple fiber. Also disclosed is a wet forming method for making such a nonwoven material without the use of surfactants. |