A multiple component spunbond web is provided in which the spunbond fibers are
polymeric sheath-core fibers with a sheath made of a blend of polyethylene and
an acid copolymer and a polyester or polyamide core. The spunbond webs can be thermally
bonded have an improved combination of strength, softness, and heat sealability
and can be used to prepare multi-layer composite sheets including spunbond-meltblown-spunbond
fabrics suitable for use in medical garments and other end uses.