Abstract:
Included are segmented polyurethane elastic fibers or spandex fibers, capable of bonding to polymer fiber such as nylon or polyamide fibers, in addition to bonding to itself, for apparel textile applications. More particularly the invention relates to bicomponent spandex fibers, with a heat resistant core and a heat sensitive sheath, spun from polymer solutions. The nylon fabrics containing such spandex fibers have enhanced stretch performance and improved surface appearance after heat treatment to activate the fusing and bonding between nylon fibers and spandex fibers.
Abstract:
Fibers including a polyurethaneurea that is the reaction product of (a) a prepolymer including the reaction product of (i) a polyol including a copolymer of tetrahydrofuran and 3-methyltetrahydrofuran having a number average molecular weight of 1000 to 2000 and (ii) a diisocyanate; and (b) a chain extender, and fabrics and hygiene articles including such fibers.
Abstract:
An article comprising a polyurethane composition and an array of fibers wherein said array of fibers are embedded in said polyurethane composition such that a portion of said fibers extends beyond an internal surface of said molded article and an external surface of said molded article.
Abstract:
Polyurethaneurea compositions in the form of powders and dispersions are provided for enhancing properties of washed fabric including easy care, better iron gliding, improved shape retention, perfume substantiation and stain management properties.
Abstract:
Included is a polyurethane elastic fiber that includes a blended glycol. A polyether glycol, such as PTMEG is partially replaced with PPG. The ratio of total isocyanate (NCO) end groups from the prepolymer to total primary amine (NH 2 ) end groups from the diamine chain extender is about 0.99 to about 1.01; and the combined amount of non-reactive end groups from the PPG and dialkylurea end groups in the polyurethaneurea is less than about 50 meq/kg.
Abstract:
An article comprising a yarn comprising an elastomeric propylene-based polymer composition; said polymer composition comprising at least one elastomeric propylene- based polymer, wherein said yarn has a draft greater than 200%; wherein said article is a fabric or a garment.
Abstract:
An elastic multiple component fiber comprising a cross-section, wherein at least a first region of said cross-section comprises a polyurethaneurea composition; and comprising a second region.
Abstract:
Included are polymer compositions such as polyurethaneureas, polyamides and polyesters. The compositions may be in a variety of forms such as dispersions, powders, fibers, and beads. The compositions are useful in the preparation of many products including health and beauty products such as cosmetics, paint, household products such as fabric care compositions, apparel/footwear and textiles/furnishings.
Abstract:
Included are polyurethaneurea compositions include polyurethaneurea aqueous dispersions. The dispersions may be prepared with solvent or in the absence of any added solvent. Films and other shaped articles may be prepared from the dispersions by a casting a drying method and optionally included with a substrate including paper, fabric or garments.