A method and an apparatus are described for making porous thermoplastic nibs which are adhesive-free and plasticizer-free. The method comprises the steps of feeding a coherent fibrous structure into a compacting, shaping and bonding die, heating the surface of the fibers uniformly by surrounding them with a hot fluid and causing their surfaces to become tacky and to develop a cohesive bond between the fibers.

 
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