Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc.

Phil S Lin

Michael Alan Hermans

Peter John Allen

Robert A Drew

Patricia Riedl

Paul Arnold

Susan Elaine Smith

Brian Klaubert

A process for increasing the tactile properties of a base web without adversely effecting the strength of the web is disclosed. In one embodiment, the process includes the steps of placing a base web between a first moving conveyor and a second moving conveyor. The conveyors are then wrapped around a shear-inducing roll which creates shear forces that act upon the base web. The shear forces disrupt the web, increasing the softness and decreasing the stiffness of the web. The shear-inducing roll typically has a relatively small diameter. In some applications, more than one shear-inducing roll may be incorporated into the system. Base webs made according to the present invention have been found to have improved void-volume and fuzz-on-edge properties.

Process for increasing the softness of base webs and products made therefrom

Paper product having improved fuzz-on-edge property

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Oshkosh, WI, United States of America

Phil S Lin