Adhesive tape assemblies
An improved fastener tape assembly is shown and described. The fastener tape assembly includes a carrier component including a non-woven layer, a polymer film layer, an adhesive layer, and a release. The fastener tape assembly described herein may also be included in a z-fold assembly.
1 . A z-fold fastener tape assembly comprising:
a fastening component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face;
a bonding component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face; and
an extension component disposed between the fastening component and the bonding component and at least partially attached to the first face of the fastening component and to the first face of the bonding component;
wherein at least one of the fastening component, the bonding component, and the extension component comprises a fastener tape assembly,
wherein the fastener tape assembly comprises:
a carrier component comprising:
a non-woven layer having a first side and a second side; and
a polymer film layer having a first side and a second side;
wherein the second side of the polymer film layer is at least partially disposed on the first side of the non-woven layer;
an adhesive layer at least partially disposed on the second side of the non-woven layer; and
a distinct release layer separate from the polymer film layer, at least partially disposed on the first side of the polymer film layer,
wherein the fastener tape assembly has a release coat weight of less than 6 g/m 2 .
2 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first face of the fastening component is at least partially covered by the adhesive layer to thereby bond the fastening component with the extension component.
3 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer is pressure sensitive adhesive.
4 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fastening component further comprises hooks.
5 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer of the fastening component is provided in an adhesive region on the first face of the fastening component to thereby at least partially bond the fastening component with the extension component.
6 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 1 further comprising a finger lift at least partially affixed to the fastening component.
7 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 1 further comprising at least one perforation in the bonding component.
8 . A method of making the z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 1 .
9 . An article including the z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 1 .
10 . The article of claim 9 , wherein the article is a diaper.
11 . A z-fold fastener tape assembly comprising:
a fastening component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face;
a bonding component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face; and
an extension component generally disposed between the fastening component and the bonding component and at least partially attached to the fastening component and to the bonding component;
wherein the fastening component comprises:
a carrier component comprising: (a) a non-woven layer having a first side and a second side; and (b) a polymer film layer having a first side and a second side; wherein the second side of the polymer film layer is at least partially disposed on the first side of the non-woven layer;
an adhesive layer at least partially disposed on the second side of the non-woven layer; and
a distinct release layer separate from the polymer film layer, at least partially disposed on the first side of the polymer film layer.
12 . A z-fold fastener tape assembly comprising:
a fastening component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face;
a bonding component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face; and
an extension component generally disposed between the fastening component and the bonding component and at least partially attached to the fastening component and to the bonding component;
wherein the bonding component comprises:
a carrier component comprising: (a) a non-woven layer having a first side and a second side; and (b) a polymer film layer having a first side and a second side; wherein the second side of the polymer film layer is at least partially disposed on the first side of the non-woven layer;
an adhesive layer at least partially disposed on the second side of the non-woven layer; and
a distinct release layer separate from the polymer film layer, at least partially disposed on the first side of the polymer film layer.
13 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 12 , wherein the first face of the bonding component is at least partially covered by the adhesive layer to thereby bond the bonding component with the extension component.
14 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 12 , wherein the adhesive layer is pressure sensitive adhesive.
15 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 12 , wherein the bonding component further comprises hooks.
16 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 12 , wherein the adhesive layer of the bonding component is provided in an adhesive region on the first face of the bonding component to thereby at least partially bond the bonding component with the extension component.
17 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 12 further comprising at least one perforation in the bonding component.
18 . A z-fold fastener tape assembly comprising:
a fastening component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face;
a bonding component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face; and
an extension component generally disposed between the fastening component and the bonding component and at least partially attached to the fastening component and to the bonding component;
wherein the extension component comprises:
a carrier component comprising: (a) a non-woven layer having a first side and a second side; and (b) a polymer film layer having a first side and a second side; wherein the second side of the polymer film layer is at least partially disposed on the first side of the non-woven layer;
an adhesive layer at least partially disposed on the second side of the non-woven layer; and
a distinct release layer separate from the polymer film layer, at least partially disposed on the first side of the polymer film layer.
19 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 18 , wherein the first face of the extension component is at least partially covered by the adhesive layer to thereby bond the extension component with the bonding component.
20 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 18 , wherein the second face of the extension component is at least partially covered by the adhesive layer to thereby bond the extension component with the fastening component.
21 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 18 , wherein the adhesive layer is pressure sensitive adhesive.
22 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 18 , wherein the adhesive layer of the extension component is provided in an adhesive region on the first face of the extension component to thereby at least partially bond the bonding component with the extension component.
23 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 18 wherein the adhesive layer of the extension component is provided in an adhesive region on the first face of the extension component to thereby at least partially bond the extension component with the fastening component and the bonding component.
24 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 18 further comprising at least one perforation in the bonding component.
25 . A z-fold fastener tape assembly comprising:
a fastening component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face;
a bonding component defining a first face for affixment to a disposable article or substrate and an oppositely directed second face; and
an extension component disposed between the fastening component and the bonding component and at least partially attached to the first face of the fastening component and to the first face of the bonding component;
wherein the extension component comprises a first face and a second face;
wherein the extension component is substantially non-extendable; and
wherein at least one of the fastening component and the bonding component comprises a fastener tape assembly, wherein the fastener tape assembly comprises:
a carrier component comprising:
a non-woven layer having a first side and a second side; and
a polymer film layer having a first side and a second side;
wherein the second side of the polymer film layer is at least partially disposed on the first side of the non-woven layer;
an adhesive layer at least partially disposed on the second side of the non-woven layer; and
a distinct release layer separate from the polymer film layer, at least partially disposed on the first side of the polymer film layer,
wherein the fastener tape assembly has a release coat weight of less than 6 g/m 2 .
26 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 25 , wherein the extension component comprises a polyester.
27 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 25 , wherein the extension component comprises polyethylene terephthalate (PET), oriented polypropylene (OPP), BOPP, or any combination thereof.
28 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 25 , wherein the first face of the extension component is at least partially covered by an adhesive layer.
29 . The z-fold fastener tape assembly of claim 25 , wherein the second face of the extension component is at least partially covered by a release layer.