A method includes the steps of co-extruding a first component and a second
component. The first component has a recovery percentage R.sub.1 and the
second component has a recovery percentage R.sub.2, wherein R.sub.1 is
higher than R.sub.2. The first and second components are directed through
a spin pack to form a plurality of continuous, molten fibers. The molten
fibers are then muted through a quenching chamber to form a plurality of
continuous cooled fibers. The coiled fibers are then routed through a
drawing unit to form a plurality of continuous, solid linear fibers. Each
of the solid fibers is then stretched by at least 50 percent before it is
allowed to relax. The relaxation step forms the linear fibers into a
plurality of continuous 3-dimensional fibers each having a coiled
configuration over at least a portion of its length. The continuous
3-dimensional, coiled fibers are then deposited onto a moving support to
form a web.
