Abstract:
The invention relates to a spun yarn comprising at least one natural fiber and staples of a high strength polyethylene fiber, wherein the high strength polyethylene fiber has an initial modulus of at least 40 GPa and a tensile strength of at least 1.4 GPa, wherein the yarn comprises between 1 and 4% by weight staples of the high strength polyethylene fiber. The invention also relates to a fabric comprising the spun yarn and articles comprising said spun yarn or said fabric.
Abstract:
A cord for reinforcing rubber articles according to the present invention is formed by a thread with ply-twisted cellulose fiber twisted with a thread of ply-twisted nylon fiber. The ply twist number of the nylon fiber is less than the ply twist number of the cellulose fiber. A pneumatic tire according to the present invention uses the cord for reinforcing rubber articles according to the present invention in a ply cord of the carcass.
Abstract:
A flame retardant fibre blend comprising 40% to 60% by weight of a modacrylic; 5% to 25% by weight of a natural cellulosic material; and 20% to 40% by weight of a FR viscose based material; wherein any remaining weight % is made up of any one or a combination of the modacrylic, cellulosic or FR viscose. The fibre blend is particularly suitable for the manufacture of a ‘universal’ fabric configured to be resistant to flame, electric discharge and molten metal hazards.
Abstract:
A material has as elements, a plurality of activatable elements each having a portion fixed relative to the material and a portion free to deform relative to the material.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a cut-resistant knit glove comprising: a) cut-resistant composite yarn having a core comprising at least two core yarns and at least one first wrapping yarn helically wrapped around the core, the core yarns including at least one 50 to 200 denier (56 to 220 dtex) glass fiber filament yarn and at least one 100 to 600 denier (110 to 680 dtex) para-aramid yarn, the first wrapping yarn including at least one 20 to 300 denier (22 to 340 dtex) yarn selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyamide, polyester, and mixtures thereof; b) companion yarn selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyamide, polyester, and mixtures thereof; and c) lining yarn comprising a composite yarn of from 100 to 500 denier (110 to 560 dtex), the composite yarn having an elastomeric yarn core comprising at least one elastomeric yarn and at least one second wrapping yarn helically wrapped around the yarn core, the second wrapping yarn including at least one 20 to 300 denier (22 to 340 dtex) yarn selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyamide, polyester, natural fibers, cellulosic fibers, and mixtures thereof; wherein the cut-resistant composite yarn, the companion yarn, and the lining yarn are co-knit in the glove with the lining yarn plated on the interior of the glove and the cut-resistant composite yarn and companion yarn forming the exterior of the glove.
Abstract:
The invention provides flame resistant textile knit fabrics for use in mattresses and household products, particularly bed clothing products such as pillows, comforters, bed spreads, mattress covers and mattress pad ticking. More particularly, the invention provides a fabric made of yarn comprising about 50% to about 80% by weight of inherently flame retardant viscose rayon fiber, about 10% to about 25% by weight of modacrylic fiber, and about 10% to about 25% by weight of cellulosic fiber.
Abstract:
Textile woven and knit fabrics with inherent flame resistant properties for use in household filled bedclothing applications, such as mattress ticking. In one embodiment, the yarn used to weave or knit the fabric comprises from about 25 to about 60 weight % modacrylic fiber and from about 40 to about 75 weight % cellulosic fiber. In another embodiment, the yarns used to knit the fabrics can comprise from about 25 to about 75 weight % modacrylic fiber, from about 20 to about 50 weight % of cellulosic fibers, and from about 5 to about 55 weight % of other materials such as polyester fibers/filaments and/or glass filaments. Preferably, the woven fabrics have a spun yarn count from about 20/1 ecc to about 40/1 ecc, while the knit fabrics have a spun yarn count from 10/1 ecc to 30/1 ecc for the face side layer, a yarn count of 4/1 ecc to 10/1 ecc as well as 4/2 ecc to 10/2 ecc for the filling layer, and a yarn count of 20/1 ecc to 40/1 ecc (more preferably 30/1 ecc to 40/1 ecc) as well as a filament yarn count of 100 denier to 300 denier for the back side layer. The textile woven fabric may be suitable for filled bedclothing products such as comforters, bed spreads, pillow and mattress covers, and pillow and mattress pad ticking. The textile knit fabric may be suitable for mattress ticking applications.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a blend of fibers for use in protective clothing, a lightweight fabric made from such blend, protective articles made from the blend or fabric, and methods for making the fabric. The protective fabrics and articles of this invention have the unique combination of being comfortable, being highly effective against electrical arcs and flash fire hazards and having a pleasing appearance. Specifically, these fabrics can be processed to give the look and feel similar to conventional clothing fabrics such as denim fabrics.
Abstract:
A wallcovering having a weft inserted warp knit fabric as a substrate with the inserted weft yarn being cotton with a count in the range of 18's-30's.