Bi-Component Fibers
Introduction to the history, raw materials, manufacture and classification of bi-component fibers for the nonwovens industry. From the Kornon Corporation web site.
Critical Factors in Engineering Segmented Bi-Compo
Article about the possibilities of re-engineering of polyamide/PET pie wedge fibers to achieve a wide variety of different performance characteristics for specific applications. From Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc. DOC file. Author: Jeff Dugan.
Isotactic Polypropylene Sheath Bicomponent Fibers
Thesis about research aimed at producing a bicomponent fiber from polyamide and polypropylene, suitable for use in commercial carpet applications. Author: David Godshall.
Multi-Component Fiber Technology for Medical and O
Extensive article about the application of multi-component polymer fibers in medical and industrial filtration media, and their comparison to meltblown and electrospun fibers. From Hills, Inc.
Splitting Bi-Component Fibers in Spunbond Fabrics
Technical article about the application of splittable bi-component fiber technology in the spunbond process, and a review of the development of various techniques to split fibers in spunbond webs. From Hills, Inc. Author: John Hagewood Ph.D., P.E.