| abstract |
Disclosed herein is a binder system for nonwoven fiber mats that provides desirable properties to the nonwoven mat including desirable porosity, desirable surface properties e.g., desirable wettability and/or moisture resistance, and enhanced tensile strength. The system includes a two-part binder that includes (1) a formaldehyde-free carbohydrate-based binder and (2) a formaldehyde-free hydrophobic acrylic-based binder. |