Diaper acquisition/distribution layer

PLA fiber combines the most desired properties of natural fibers, such as wool, and synthetics, such as polyester. This combination of properties opens up a wealth of textile applications including clothing, carpet tiles, diapers/acquisition distribution layers, upholstery, furnishings, and filtration. PLA has a high dyeability, and in comparison with polyester in activewear, it displays superior wicking properties. 

PLA fibers, because of their natural wicking properties, are finding utility in the diaper and feminine hygiene markets, both in spun bond top sheets and acquisition/distribution layers. Again the ability to replace petroleum-based fibers with enhanced performance with a natural-based fiber has strong consumer appeal. An additional benefit is that since PLA fibers are fully compostable the products can be disposed of by composting if the infrastructure for disposal is in place. 

Absorbent hygiene prodncts a great deal of nonwoven fabrics are used in hygiene products (ie, wipes, baby diapers, feminine hygiene products, and adult incontinence products) as functional elements (eg, topsheet, acquisition and distribution layer, liquid retention layer, backsheet) to promote daily hygiene standards and human health. 

Fluid acquisition or fluid distribution layers have been added to diapers and incontinence garments for some time (7). 

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