to use a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers in the batt it is even more advantageous if such natural fibers are of a size relative to the synthetic fibers such that the natural and synthetic fibers are segregated to opposite surfaces of the batt such a product can advantageously be used in protective clothing by orienting the product with the natural side thereof facing the exterior of the garment since the natural fibers tend to wick liquids across a larger area of the product 39 s surface quicker volatilization of the liquid and thus a more efficient adsorption can be obtained the binder that is employed to hold the batt in its compressed state is another important aspect of the invention the binder should be capable of existing in a stable dry and uncured or 34 b 34 stage as well as curable by heat radiation and or pressure and when fully cured stable i e non flowing to temperatures as high as 350 u00b0 f in addition the binder should be formable under heat and compression from its dry and uncured or 34 b 34 stage suitable binders are rohm amp haas rhoplex tr 407 a self crossing acrylic emulsion and other cross linkable binders having a t 1 temperature at which the torsional module of air dried film is 300 kg cm 2 of or near 30 u00b0 c the adsorbent material may be any known particulate or fibrous adsorbent and should be chosen.