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.