Composite compositions containing, as the major components, fine hydratable microfibril fibers obtained from cellulose or derivatives thereof and a solid capable of swelling with water, wherein at least part of the surface of the solid is coated with the fine microfibril fibers, and a process for producing the same. The solid capable of swelling with water is exemplified by particulate polymer absorbents to which short fibers have been added as the third component. These composite absorbents may be located on supporting sheets made of, for example, a nonwoven fabric to give composite absorbent sheets applicable to various absorbent products including diapers for infants and adults.

Composite compositions containing, as the major components, fine hydratable microfibril fibers obtained from cellulose or derivatives thereof and a solid capable of swelling with water, wherein at least part of the surface of the solid is coated with the fine microfibril fibers, and a process for producing the same. The solid capable of swelling with water is exemplified by particulate polymer absorbents to which short fibers have been added as the third component. These composite absorbents may be located on supporting sheets made of, for example, a nonwoven fabric to give composite absorbent sheets applicable to various absorbent products including diapers for infants and adults.

Vêtement (1) pour enfant constitué d'une pièce unique (2) équipée de moyens de fermeture (3,4) disposés le long de ses bords ; sa mise en place se fait en plaçant l'usager à plat sur la pièce (2), la tête au niveau de la zone centrale (5) de l'évidement , en rabattant les parties supérieures (9,10) par dessus les bras et en faisant coopérer les moyens de fermeture (3,4) pour former les manches et fermer le vêtement. Chaque bord extérieur (12) droit et gauche de la pièce (2) présente :

• a) une première portion (12a) correspondant au bord inférieur du devant,
• b) une deuxième portion convexe (12b), sensiblement circulaire,
• c) et une troisième portion (12c), correspondant au bord de l'extrémité de la manche. La partie (13) de la pièce (2) jouxtant ladite deuxième portion (12b) forme un décrochement naturel en hauteur par rapport au plan formé par le reste de la pièce (2) lorsque le vêtement (1) est posé à plat pour l'habillage , ledit décrochement venant se loger sous l'aisselle , contre le dos et l'arrière du bras de l'usager.

This invention provides various personalized cooling systems in which heat relief is achieved by Peltier cooling. In one embodiment Peltier cells are attached to a garment with the cold plate of the Peltier cell in intimate thermal contact with the skin of the wearer of the garment. Heat generated by the Peltier cell is dissipated to the ambient from cooling fins. Heat pipes are used to conduct the heat to the fins, or to distribute the cooling across the skin.

In another embodiment, personalized cooling in a closed environment such as a room, tent, or car is provided by selective Peltier cooling of garments or accessories in close thermal contact with the person to be cooled. The Peltier cells are powered from stationary power sources, where available, such as room electrical outlets or car batteries. In other embodiments the Peltier cells are powered by portable rechargeable batteries, or by solar cells carried by the person to be cooled. The rechargeable batteries are charged by portable solar cells.