| abstract |
A three-dimensional flexible deep molded structure is provided having at least one planar flexible textile non-woven substrate that has been processed through thermo-forming or calendaring equipment to form a multiplicity of compressible projections extending from the planar surface which return to their shape after being substantially compressed. The non-woven substrate preferably is a staple fiber based non-woven fabric manufactured from fibers with a diameter of less than 100 microns and a fiber length of 5 to 50 millimeters. The non-woven fabric preferably has a constant anisotrophy ratio f p between −1/2 to +1/2. |