Abstract: The present invention is directed to a textile fabric. This fabric is particularly well suited for use as the outer shell fabric of a firefighter's garment. The fabric is a woven fabric of spun yarns and multi-filament yarns. The spun yarn includes a first staple being a polymer selected from the group consisting of PBI or PBO or melamine formaldehyde, and a second staple being an aramid polymer. The multi-filament yarn includes an aramid filament.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 20, 2001
Date of Patent:
September 23, 2003
Assignee:
CNA Holdings, Inc.
Inventors:
Charles A. Thomas, Clifton A. Perry, Richard O. Tucker