Apparatus for the deposition of a uniform web of dry wood pulp fibers on a forming wire in combination with melt blowing die means operable to deposit melt blown fibers on the web of dry fibers to strengthen the web. Means for depositing the webs comprise serially disposed sets of fiber distributors, and the die means is disposed between the sets of fiber distributors so that the melt blown fibers are deposited as separate layers on the finished web.