These attributes include improved balance of flexibility and high temperature resistance; faster set-up in processing due to higher crystallization temperature; enhanced elastic recovery and compression set properties at both ambient and elevated temperatures; and improved abrasion resistance.
Dow is a leading global supplier of plastics and performance chemicals for the health and hygiene industry, improving comfort and quality of life through innovations in materials science for suppliers and users of diapers, feminine hygiene products, medical disposables, technical nonwovens, wipes and protective garments.
Dow's advanced and comprehensive portfolio includes products which are used to help manufacture water vapor permeable and breathable hygiene films that virtually prevent heat build-up and rash; films, foams, and fibers to produce comfortable and form-fitting products; and light and ultra-efficient absorbent cores, such as polymeric absorbent cores.