abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for the production of a hydroentangled product comprising cellulose fibers, which includes the steps ofn (a) extruding a solution comprising cellulose dissolved in an aqueous tertiary amine-oxide through a spinneret into an air gap, thereby forming filaments (b) drawing said filaments by means of a gaseous stream (c) collecting and precipitating said filaments in order to form a web (d) bonding said web by means of a hydroentanglement process (e) contacting said filaments in the air gap with a medium which at least partially coagulates the filaments. nn Furthermore, the invention relates to products obtainable by said products, and uses thereof. |