Abstract:
A method for forming a radiation, such as laser, welded point of attachment between at least two fabric pieces (10, 20), such as ends, is provided. The method comprises the steps of lapping (30) the fabric pieces to be attached; applying to the lapped fabric pieces in a region where the fabric pieces are to be attached a radiation, preferably an infrared energy, absorbing ink; and exposing the ink applied region (40) of lapped fabric pieces to a source of radiation in the wave length absorbed by the radiation absorbing ink. In the case of an infrared absorbing ink, a laser light power has been applied in the range of 200 to 1000 Watts while scanning laser light along the ink applied region at a rate of one to twenty-five meters per minute. The method provides a fabric construction useful as an air bag, a gas inflatable safety cushion or curtain or in other applications, such as articles of apparel.
Abstract:
Composite yarns, comprising one or more elastomeric fibers and hard yarns, are formed by adhering the elastomeric fibers and hard yarns together using a size material. The size-covered composite yarn can be used in weaving and knitting to make stretch fabrics with desired garment characteristics. The size material may be removed by subsequent wet fabric processing.
Abstract:
Commercially acceptable spandex can be prepared with greater efficiency, improved consistency and at lower costs from a high-solids content polyurethaneurea polymer solution. The polyurethaneurea is prepared using a combination of 4, 4'-MDI and 2,4'-MDI, and an amount of chain extenders and chain terminators such that the polymer solution, prior to spinning, is highly soluble and has an appropriate pre-spun IV and primary amine content.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for making a lower molecular weight polymer from a solid stated higher molecular weight feed stock chip. In particular, the molecular weight of an industrial resin or a bottle resin is reduced in a controlled manner by the introduction of ethylene glycol. If the industrial resin is to be employed for industrial fibers, the ethylene glycol may be added at the extruder for spinning the industrial fiber. On the other hand, should the high molecular weigh chip be used for bottle resin, the molecular weight may be reduced by the introduction of ethylene glycol at the extruder for injection molding of preforms of a lower molecular weight. The ethylene glycol/polymer ratio is determined by the reduction in molecular weight that is required. The preferred resin is polyester polymer or copolymer, and especially polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The present invention comprises a process for reducing the molecular weight of a solid stated polyester feed stock resin comprising obtaining polyester resin having an IV greater than about 0.8 dl/g; and mixing ethylene glycol with said polyester wherein said ethylene glycol is present in a stoichiometric amount to reduce the IV to the required level.
Abstract:
A method of manufacture of a rapid dyeing, deep dyeing, open structure polyamide yarn and to the yarn and to a fabric produced from the yarn includes the step of applying an aqueous finish to substantially all of the rapid dyeing, deep dyeing, open structure polyamide filaments. The aqueous finish consists essentially of a fluorosurfactant dissolved in water that is applied to bulked continuous filament yarn at an effective concentration level of preferably 150 to 600 parts per million by weight of flourine on yarn. The aqueous fluorosurfactant finish is applied at a point after texturizing and before windup.
Abstract:
Apparatus for forming a spliced yarn includes a yarn conduction member with an intermingling jet disposed forwardly thereof. The yarn conduction member has respective yarn conduction channels through which the first and second yarns are conveyed to the intermingling jet. The axis of each yarn conduction channel from the inlet to the outlet of the member is a straight line, with no bends or deviations. The yarn conduction member has a knife blade disposed adjacent to a respective yarn conduction channel. Each knife blade has a passage defining a cutting edge and a solid portion disposed between the passage and the tip of the blade. The first and second knives are insertable into and retractable from the channel to which they are adjacent. In the inserted position the passage in the knife aligns with the channel into which it is inserted, while in the retracted position the solid portion of the blade interdicts the passage to prevent movement of a yarn therethrough. A first and a second holding cap is disposed adjacent to one of the yarn conduction channels and proximal to a respective one of the knives. Each cap is retractable from and insertable into the channel adjacent thereto in correspondence with the respective insertion and retraction of the proximal knife. When inserted into a channel the cap is disposed into abutting contact with the yarn conduction member and serves to hold a yarn extending through a channel against the yarn conduction member. The yarn conduction member is preferably formed from conjoined first and second housing members, one of which is fabricated from a transparent material.