Abstract: A container for a strip (12) of light-sensitive material includes an elongated opening for withdrawing the material from the container. Strips (22) of light-locking material are provided on both sides of the opening, the strips being made from a napped and sheared woven fabric (12, 14). The fabric is dyed, dried, napped, sheared and heat set prior to preparation of the strips. A method of producing such a light-locking material is taught which includes steps of passing the woven fabric multiple times through napping and shearing operations to increase the pile density.

Abstract: A triaxially wound non woven roofing membrane fabric is disclosed. The selvage areas of the fabric having an increased number of warp yarns in spaced groups to provide an area for the attachment of the fabric to a roof through the use of roofing tacks inserted through the selvage areas of the fabric.

Abstract: A seating structure including fabric support webs is provided. The seating structure includes a webbed support surface formed from a warp knit fabric with weft insertion of an elastomeric yarn. The stretch in the warp is substantially linear over a full range of applied stress from zero pounds to failure. The stretch in the weft has two substantially linear components wherein the first linear component operates over the range of zero to about 10 pounds applied force and the second linear component operates over the range of 10 pounds applied force to failure.

Abstract: A coupling component for use in the synthesis of azo colorants, selected from compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is Y or arylene-(Y).sub.n, where n is an integer from 1-4; R.sub.2 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, aryl, or Y; provided that if R.sub.1 is arylene-(Y).sub.n, then R.sub.2 is not aryl; R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, SO.sub.3 H, Br, Cl, OH, or NO.sub.2 and m is an integer from 0-3; and Y is a poly(oxyalkylene) substituent having from 4-200 oxyalkylene units which are the addition products of compounds selected from the group consisting of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide.

Abstract: An antistatic fabric especially useful to upholster automobile seats having a face fabric and a backing layer with an antistatic scrim fabric secured between the face fabric and the backing fabric.

Abstract: A roofing membrane fabric having a PVC outer coating with a triaxially wound non woven scrim substrate inside thereof to provide rigidity and strength thereto. The selvage areas of the substrate having an increased number of warp yarns in spaced groups to provide an area for the attachment of the fabric to a roof through the use of roofing tacks inserted through the selvage areas of the fabric.

Abstract: An inflatable cushion formed from a polygonal material blank including a central body panel and two foldable side panel structures disposed laterally of the central body panel at one end thereof. The material blank may be folded in loop fashion such that the central body panel edges mate with the edges of the side panel structures thereby permitting the formation of a poly sectional cushion including a mouth or other entrance for introduction of an inflating medium and a body portion for holding the inflating medium.

Abstract: A warp knit fabric having loops projecting outwardly therefrom on both the face and back of the fabric which can be used as a wiping cloth, female connector fabric, etc. The fabric is a three-bar fabric having bar movements of (1) 1-0, 0-1, 1-0, 0-1; (2) 6--6, 0-1, 4--4, 0-1; and (3) 4--4, 3--3, 4--4, 1--1.

Abstract: A method for forming an airbag fabric for use in protecting vehicle occupants during a collision. The airbag fabric includes at least a portion of fabric woven by water-jet weaving yarns without chemical sizing compounds thereon at weave constructions comparable to those available by traditional Rapier weaving processes.

Abstract: A warp knit fabric having loops projecting outwardly therefrom on both the face and back of the fabric which can be used as a wiping cloth, female connector fabric, etc. The fabric is a three-bar fabric having bar movements of (1) 1-0, 0-1, 1-0, 0-1; (2) 6-6, 0-1, 4-4, 0-1; and (3) 4-4, 3-3, 4-4, 1-1.

Abstract: The fabric of the present invention includes a pile portion comprising spun yarn tufted in alternating arrangement with bulk continuous filament yarn through a base layer. The spun yarn includes a space-dyed component and a stock-dyed component. The bulk continuous filament yarn is also space-dyed. A process and apparatus for producing the pile fabric of the present invention are also provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuous treatment of webs of fabric having an upright pile comprising spraying the pile fabric with a sheet of liquid and then optionally heat-setting the fabric. The spraying of pile fibers allows the fibers to return to their preferred upright orientation.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for modifying fabric and fiber by impaction with particles that create axially aligned micro-cracks and increased porosity allowing penetration of dyestuffs into the fiber or fabric without the need for swelling agents or carriers.

Abstract: An improved camouflaged product comprising an open mesh, net substrate to which is bonded a sheet material. This sheet is colored in the desired pattern and bonded to a substrate along spaced lines of attachment between adjacent lines of bonding to the net substrate. Separate lobes are formed on each side of the lines of stitching to simulate the appearance of natural objects of the terrain such as leaves or foliage and then are heated to over 400 degrees Fahrenheit to wrinkle and deluster the camouflage lobes thereby significantly enhancing camouflaged properties, such as creating a wrinkled three-dimensional effect and significantly decreasing luster.

Abstract: An inflatable cushion restraint is provided. The inflatable cushion restraint comprises a body portion, a web portion, and entrance for admitting an inflating medium. The body portion and the web portion are preferably joined about their perimeters by a single seam following the introduction of pleats from the perimeter of the body portion to locations in the interior thereof so as to provide material for billowing expansion during inflation. A process for forming the inflatable cushion restraint is also provided.

Abstract: A method to improve the bleach resistance of a textile fiber is provided by having the steps of:(a) applying a solution or dispersion of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, SO.sub.3 H, PO.sub.3 H, CON(R.sup.4).sub.2, OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, and halo, where R.sup.4 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylenephenyl, phenyl and COR.sup.5, where R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, any of which may be substituted with up to two groups from R.sub.2 ; and salts of such compounds; in a solvent selected from the group consisting of water and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alcohol; and(b) drying said textile fiber to evaporate said solvent and deposit a non-volatile coating of said phenolic compound on a surface of said fiber.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creation of moire fabric. This can be achieved by placing a first piece of fabric against a support member and directing at least one stream of fluid at the surface of said first piece of fabric to provide lateral yarn displacement. Then delivering said stream at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 300 p.s.i.g. and less than 4,000 p.s.i.g. and selectively interrupting and re-establishing contact between said stream and said surface in accordance with pattern information in order to pattern said first piece of fabric. This is followed by combining said patterned first piece of fabric with an unpatterned second piece of fabric in overlapping relationship and applying pressure by means of calender rolls having smooth surfaces to said combination of said first piece of patterned fabric and said second piece of unpatterned fabric.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for developing an improved camouflaged product comprising of an open mesh, net substrate to which is bonded a sheet material. This sheet is colored in the desired pattern and bonded to a substrate along spaced lines of attachment between adjacent lines of bonding to the net substrate. In this formation, indefinite length webs of the net substrate and a continuous sheet may be combined in faced relation and stitch-bonded along spaced parallel continuous lines to form continuous parallel channels or pockets along the length of the composite material. The composite net and sheet material is passed to a cutting machine having a plurality of generally U-shaped guide members that separate and space the net substrate from the sheet. As the composite moves through the guide members, a plurality of spaced heated air cutters to reside and reciprocate slightly above the sheet to cut a generally sinuous path between the lines of the stitches.

Abstract: A roofing membrane having a reinforcing fabric saturated with a bituminous material. The reinforcing fabric having a first fiberglass scrim layer to which is stitched a non-woven polyester mat.

Abstract: A method for increasing the energy absorption of a fabric constructed of high tenacity fiber. This method modifies the ballistic stress-deflection curve of the fabric by effectively toughening the fabric by controlling the peak stresses generated in the fabric layer. These stresses are controlled by perforating the fabric into relatively narrow portions or cutting the fabric into relatively narrow strips, preferably along the bias. This unexpected property is counter-intuitive to known expertise in this area in that the weakening of the fabric by cutting or perforating actually improves the ballistic performance.