Abstract:
Anti-tack additives for elastic fibers and methods of preparing the same are included. The elastic fibers include a substituted cellulose additive.
Abstract:
A stretch article comprising: a substrate comprising a substrate material, and at least one stretch yarn comprising an elastomeric propylene-based polymer, wherein the stretch yarn is bonded to the substrate and wherein the stretch yarn is capable of being mechanically bonded directly to the substrate surface.
Abstract:
A stretch article comprising: a substrate comprising a substrate material, and at least one stretch yarn comprising an elastomeric propylene-base dpolymer, wherein the stretch yarn is bonded to the substrate and wherein the stretch yarn is capable of being mechanically bonded directly to the substrate surface.
Abstract:
An elastic thread transporting assembly and method provides for the transporting of thread to a production line. The assembly includes a thread creel for supplying multiple threads. The thread creel defines an unwinding location. A carrier is positioned for transporting the threads to the production line along a carrier path. An attachment device for attaching the threads to the carrier is provided. The attachment device is placed in close proximity to the unwinding location. The carrier path provides unrestricted access to the threads between the unwinding location and the production line.
Abstract:
A compact continuous over end take-off creel system (100' ' ') with a tension control apparatus (110-3) permits unwinding of high tack elastomeric threads from multiple thread packages (105). Thread tension is monitored and controlled through a variable speed motor of a driven take-off roll (130) to maintain continuous operation of the creel system by avoiding breakage of elastomeric threads. Separate motors and thread tension sensors (117), optionally in combination with pretensioners (113A), may be used for groups of threads or for individual threads.