Abstract:
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing composite materials. The methods may comprise feeding to an extruder one or more components which may comprise a first component comprising a fiber and a second component comprising a polymer-based matrix or composite to generate a composite material. The fiber may be a biological fiber in a rope form when being directed into the extruder.
Abstract:
A paintable cloth includes a woven fabric including plant fibers, especially flax, jute, ramie and/or sisal fibers, the woven fabric additionally being coated with a finish.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method of increasing the brightness of non-wood fibers and nonwoven fabric fabrics produced by the method. In one aspect, the method includes forming a mixture of non-wood fibers and exposing the mixture to a brightening agent to produce brightened fibers. The brightening agent is oxygen gas, peracetic acid, a peroxide compound, or a combination thereof. The brightened fibers have a brightness greater than the fibers of the mixture before exposure as measured by MacBeth UV-C standard.
Abstract:
This invention is directed to methods for the treatment of cellulose-containing fibers and yarn to provide protection to the cellulose from attack by enzymes. The method comprises the steps of exposing cellulose-containing fibers and yarn to an aqueous solution of an enzyme-repelling chemical to give the fibers or yarn a protective coating, and using the protectively coated fibers and yarn to prepare cloth or fabric. In another embodiment, the method of the invention comprises the step of exposing a fabric comprising cellulose-containing yarn to an aqueous solution of an enzyme-repelling chemical to give the fabric a protective coating. The invention also encompasses cellulose-containing fibers and yarn, including cotton, having a protective enzyme-repelling coating. The invention is further directed to denim fabric comprising cotton fill yarn having a protective enzyme-repelling coating. Such denim fabric, and any garments made therefrom, will exhibit greater strength and durability following the stonewashing procedure as compared to denim made from uncoated yarn.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a new chenille yarn and a method of making the same. The chenille yarn may be used on conventional weaving equipment, including air jet and water jet weaving machines, to produce simulated pile fabrics having superior abrasion resistance and improved hand. The present invention is also directed to a method of making fabrics containing the chenille yarn, and various uses for the fabrics, especially as residential upholstery fabrics, decorative throws, contract fabrics, automotive fabrics, and bedding fabrics for use in the home.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to fabrics and/or garments/apparel that confer protection to a wearer by resisting break open, and/or by absorbing at least a portion of any incident energy. The fabrics/garments/apparel described herein comprise yarns prepared from blends of polymers and woven in stellar weave. The blend of fibers comprises flame retardant viscose fibers, meta aramid fibers, para aramid fibers, Nylon 66 fibers, and antistatic fibers in a predefined proportion. A process of manufacturing the fabric for wearable light weight protective apparel comprises processes of spinning, weaving, wet processing and garmenting carried out in a predefined manner.
Abstract:
Described herein are spun yarns, core spun yarns, and fabrics such as denim fabrics made thereof that contain recycled cotton fibers and recycled para-aramid fibers. The combination of fibers in the yarns and fabrics provide desirable properties such as increased tear strength, breaking strength, and abrasion resistance compared to yarns and fabrics made of 100 wt % cotton.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an abrasive backing and abrasive cloth and more particularly, to an abrasive backing including an upper weave layer and a lower weave layer which are comprised with warps and wefts, and a binding yarn which connects the upper weave layer and the lower weave layer, wherein the abrasive backing is woven by using the wefts of the upper weave layer having a different thickness from those of the lower weave layer. when the weft of the upper weave layer and that of the lower weave layer have a different thickness, the upper weave layer and the lower weave layer may have uneven surface having different details and coat abrasive materials having different grain sizes.