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When the foregoing ether is added to a melt of polypropylene at levels of 2-15% by weight prior to the extrusion of the fibers or filaments, and the fibers or filaments are formed into fabrics, the fibers, filaments, or fabrics will exhibit permanent wettability, as well as excellent drape and softn

When the foregoing ether is added to a melt of polypropylene at levels of 2-15% by weight prior to the extrusion of the fibers or filaments, and the fibers or filaments are formed into fabrics, the fibers, filaments, or fabrics will exhibit permanent wettability, as well as excellent drape and softness. Such fabrics are useful, for example, as the skin contacting inner lining fabric of sanitary articles such as diapers, feminine hygiene products and the like.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A soft, durably wettable polyolefin fiber or filament, said fiber or filament comprising from about 2 to 15 percent by weight of a polyethylene glycol oleiyl ether, and the remainder as a thermoplastic polyolefin, said ether being dispersed in said thermoplastic polyole

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A soft, durably wettable polyolefin fiber or filament, said fiber or filament comprising from about 2 to 15 percent by weight of a polyethylene glycol oleiyl ether, and the remainder as a thermoplastic polyolefin, said ether being dispersed in said thermoplastic polyolefin and in said fiber or filament as a melt blend additive.