| abstract |
The present invention relates to a biaxially drawn breathable laminate having a liquid barrier property and a low shrinkage force. The laminate includes a non-woven web that is neck-extended in a first direction that imparts stretchability of the web in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a film that is stretchable in the second direction. The film may be a breathable, microporous film and may be an inelastic film that is stretched to form wrinkles in a second direction, or may be made of a stretched polymer stretchable in a second direction, suitable elastomeric laminates and / or By using a creping adhesive, the laminate is creped and exhibits stretchability in the first direction with some shrinkage force. Biaxially stretched laminates are particularly useful as outer covers for diapers and other personal care products. |