The investigation of the usability of nonwoven fabrics containing soybean fiber in hygiene textiles

In this study, eight different nonwoven surfaces containing soy and cotton fibers were. The fabrics are designed to be the dispensing layer of the baby / patient diaper used in hygiene textiles, the ADL (Acquisition-Distribution Layer). The samples are manufactured in Air –Trough Bonding machine. On nonwovens; Polyethylene/Polyester / Biaxially Polyethylene/Modified Polyester fibers in two component inner/outer form with 6 denier thickness and 64 mm length as binder fiber are used as carrier fiber. The performance tests for the baby / patient cloths were applied to the samples. Samples containing soy fiber were found to be more durable in wet condition. The best values for strength results in the machine's width direction; dry and wet soybean / polyethylene / modified polyesters. The best result in liquid transit speed, soaking and dryness values showed soy / polyethylene / polyester samples. The study results showed that the performance of the soya fiber in the hygiene textile is superior in transferring from the upper surface to the absorbent surface in the baby/ patient diaper.