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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2007
David E. Wilfong, Greenville, SC (US);
Wei Xiao, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Gregory J. Thompson, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Raymond C. Sturm, Spartanburg, SC (US);
David E. Wilfong, Greenville, SC (US);
Wei Xiao, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Gregory J. Thompson, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Raymond C. Sturm, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Abstract
A nonwoven composite has a first surface, a second surface, and a thickness extending between the first and second surfaces. The nonwoven composite comprises a plurality of natural fibers, a plurality of binder fibers, and a VOC-absorbing material. The binder fibers are bonded to or interlocked with the natural fibers. The VOC-absorbing material is dispersed within the nonwoven composite in such a manner that the density of the VOC-absorbing material in the nonwoven composite is greatest adjacent to the second surface of the nonwoven composite. A method for producing a nonwoven composite is also described.