| abstract |
This invention is about functional blend of lyocell and spun-dyed viscose fibers with FDA and INCI incorporated pigments. In particular very homogenous non-woven fiber blends can be produced. The spun-dyed viscose fibers contain FDA and INCI approved pigments like Vat Blue 1, Pigment Red 170, Red 121, Yellow 83, Violet 23, Yellow 1, Yellow 110, Yellow 3, Yellow 74, Red 146, Red 2, Blue 15:3, Blue 15, Green 7, Black 7, Red 254. These fibers fulfill the requirements of the European Pharmacopeia according to standard 01/2008:0034 (version 6.0). The lyocell fibers can contain for example active agents like ZnO or Silver to provide antibacterial function. The fiber blends according to the invention can be used for wipes (intimate, facial, baby, cleaning), facial masks, for top sheets and ADL parts of the female hygiene products, baby diapers and incontinence products. These fiber blends enable excellent lotion management performance. |