Inventors:
Linda J. Morgan - Dunwoody GA
Robert D. Harris - Dunwoody GA
Assignee:
Kimberly-Clark Corporation - Neenah WI
International Classification:
B32B 700
Abstract:
There is provided a protective barrier apparel fabric comprised of an at least three layer laminate. The first layer being of elastomeric meltblown thermoplastic polymer web, the second layer of a liquid impermeable film and the third layer of liquid permeable material, where the layers are bonded together. The elastomeric meltblown layer may be stitchbonded prior to incorporation into the laminate and/or may be saturated with a latex composition prior to incorporation into the laminate. The laminate provides good MVTR and protection against blood strikethrough.