The Moore Company

Patrick J Curtin

William E Russell

Victor Spencer Day

Mark Shanbaum

Timothy M Lipinski

A flexible printing plate or continuous printing roll comprising a printing layer formed of an elastomeric composition including an epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) component and a natural rubber component.

Epoxidized natural rubber printing plate

A composite nonwoven fabric is constructed to have high breathability, a low modulus and a good hand. The composite is comprised of a fibrous nonwoven material attached to a highly elastic breathable foam film substrate. The foam film substrate is dimensioned to be thin enough to provide numerous apertures and/or voids therethrough. The attachment of the fibrous nonwoven material to the foam film substrate is accomplished by needlepunching portions of at least some strands of the nonwoven material through the apertures in the elastic foam film. During the needlepunching process, the numerous apertures and/or voids in the foam film facilitate the passage of strands of the nonwoven material through the foam film by the needles while minimizing damage to the structure of the foam film by the needles. Alternatively, the composite nonwoven textile is constructed by attaching fibers to the breathable elastic foam film by flocking. The fibers may be attached by an adhesive or may be attached by application to the elastic foam film while the film is still 'wet' (i.e. before the film is cured).

High stretch breathable nonwoven textile composite

An elastic composite is provided having natural rubber and epoxidized natural rubber components. Compared to known composites, the present composition achieves reduced oil swell and absorption, lower permanent set, lower modulus of elasticity, and high tear strength. When formed in a tape, the composition is extremely useful for legbands, straps and contours of swimwear and other garments.

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Greenville, NC, United States of America

Patrick J Curtin