| abstract |
A flexible absorbent structure is produced comprising starch fibers. Naturallynoccurring starch in the presence of water, plasticizers and other additives is melt extrudednand spun bonded to form low density, absorbent, flexible structures. The structures exhibitnproperties matching those of consumer paper products such as paper towels, toilet tissue,nfacial tissue, napkins, wet wipes, and the like. |