Embossing changes texture, bulk and appearance: it gives wipes a quilted look, raises apparent thickness and improves grip and cleaning. It can be combined with thermal bonding in one nip or done later on a converting line. Pattern depth, temperature and pressure are balanced so the fabric keeps enough strength and does not turn harsh.
Heard on the job
Embossing on the floor wipe is too shallow, the customer says it doesn't pick up crumbs.
Also heard as
- embossed pattern
- emboss
Related terms
Point bonding
Calender bonding with an engraved roll that fuses the web only at small, regularly spaced points.
Aperturing
Making a regular pattern of holes in a nonwoven, mainly so liquid passes through topsheets faster.
Ultrasonic bonding
Bonding or laminating by vibrating a horn at ultrasonic frequency against a patterned anvil roll to melt fibers locally.