Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc.

Kimberly-clark Corporation

Jerry Wayne Baker

Timothy Wilson Reader

Thomas Gerard Shannon

Thomas Joseph Dyer

Michael Ralph Lostocco

Troy Michael Runge

Deborah Joy Nickel

Tissue products are disclosed containing an additive composition. The additive composition, for instance, comprises an aqueous dispersion containing an olefin polymer, an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer, or mixtures thereof. The olefin polymer may comprise an interpolymer of ethylene and octene, while the ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer may comprise ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. The additive composition may also contain a dispersing agent, such as a fatty acid. The additive composition may be incorporated into the tissue web by being combined with the fibers that are used to form the web. Alternatively, the additive composition may be topically applied to the web after the web has been formed. For instance, in one embodiment, the additive composition may be applied to the web as a creping adhesive during a creping operation. The additive composition may improve the strength of the tissue web without substantially affecting the perceived softness of the web in an adverse manner.

Treated tissue products having increased strength

A foot receiving article formed from a liquid impermeable elastic necked-stretched laminate is disclosed. The elastic necked-stretched laminate may include an elastic layer captured between two necked-stretched spunbond layers. The disclosed elastic necked-stretched laminate may be incorporated in a variety of products, such as surgical gown sleeves, stockinettes, shoe covers and foot covers.

Liquid impervious foot receiving article

A surgical gown sleeve formed from a liquid impermeable elastic necked-stretched laminate is disclosed. The elastic necked-stretched laminate may include an elastic layer captured between two necked-stretched spunbond layers. The disclosed elastic necked-stretched laminate may also be incorporated in a variety of products, such as stockinettes, shoe covers and foot covers.

Liquid impervious surgical gown cuff and method for making the same

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Roswell, GA, United States of America

Jerry Wayne Baker