This
area is like a database in which non-confidential but very useful
fundamental knowledge and information about raw materials, test methods,
new technologies etc. are well-organized/summarized here.
AGM
AGM (Absorbent Gelling Material) is a P&G term. The most often
used name outside of P&G is SAP (Super Absorbent Polymer).
Nonwovens
Nonwovens are textiles/sheet products which are different from
the conventional textile fabrics and paper.
Spunbond
nonwovens
Spunbond nonwovens are fabrics produced by depositing extruded,
spun filaments onto a collecting belt in an uniform but random
manner followed by bonding the fibers.
Meltblown
nonwovens
Meltblown nonwovens are fibrous webs produced directly from polymers
or resins using high-velocity air or another appropriate force
to attenuate the filaments to form the microfibers.
Dry-laid
nonwovens
Dry-laid nonwovens are fabrics made from staple fibers by dry-laying
process.
Wet-laid
nonwovens
Wet-laid nonwovens are nonwovens made by a modified papermaking
process.
Hotmelt
adhesive
In hygiene industry, hot melt adhesives are widely used in construction
of disposable diapers, feminine care products and adult incontinence.