Abstract: A multilayer papermaking fabric having interwoven machine direction (MD) and cross-machine direction (CMD) yarns, the CMD yarns defining at least upper and lower CMD yarn subsets which are interwoven with the MD yarns in a repeat pattern such that the MD yarns have substantially more interweavings with the upper CMD yarn subset than with the lower CMD yarn subset. The lower subset CMD yarns define machine side floats under at least seven MD yarns and each MD yarn interweaves with only two lower subset CMD yarns in a given repeat.

Abstract: Disclosed are aminated acetate fiber comprising acetylcellulose and one or more water-insoluble quaternary starch ether esters, said starch ether esters containing ester groups of formulae --O--CO--CH.sub.3 and/or --O--CO--C.sub.2 H.sub.5 and ether groups of the general formula I--O--CH.sub.2 --X--CH.sub.2 --N.sup.+ R.sub.3 A.sup.- (I)whereX is a direct bond or --CH(OH)-- andA.sup.- is an anion or one equivalent of an anion, andR is hydrogen, methyl and/or ethyl,and the degree of substitution of said ether group being within the range from 0.002 to 0.8, the degree of substitution of said ester group being within the range from 0.7 to 2.998 and the overall degree of substitution being within the range from 1.5 to 3, its preparation and its use and also quaternary starch ether esters present therein.

Abstract: The invention is an amine-oxide process for the production of a cellulose moulded body, wherein a suspension of cellulose in an aqueous tertiary amine-oxide is converted into a cellulose solution which is moulded and passed through an aqueous precipitation bath. A moulded body is obtained which, optionally after washing, is treated with a crosslinking agent. The cellulose solution contains a substance whereby the crosslinking agent may be activated. The process according to the invention allows the production of fibres having effectively controllable fibrillation properties.

Abstract: Naturally flame resistant cotton fiber is provided. The naturally flame resistant cotton fiber of the present invention is used to produce fabric that complies with flammability safety regulations without application of a flame retardant chemical, or with application of reduced amounts of flame retardant chemical compared to fabric made from known cotton fiber. The flame resistant cotton fiber of the present invention can be used to produce articles of manufacture including garments, linens, mattresses and upholstery such as that used in home furnishings, motor vehicles and airplanes. Naturally flame resistant colored cotton fiber is provided that can be advantageously used to produce fabric and articles of manufacture that are not treated with chemical dyes or fire retardants. Cotton plant varieties that produce naturally flame resistant cotton fiber, as well as methods for the breeding and selection of these varieties, are provided.

Abstract: A woven or knitted cotton fabric having a supple and flexible hand made of a spun yarn of 5's to 250's English count including cotton fibers; each of which has an effective fiber length of at most 1.8 inches and a micronaire fineness of at most 3.8 .mu.g/inch; the average of bending rigidity values (B) in the warp or wale direction and weft or course direction of the fabric as measured by a KES-FB2 tester being in the range of 0.002 to 0.100 gf.cm.sup.2 /cm; and the average of shear stiffness values (G) in the warp or wale direction and weft or course direction of the fabric as measured by a KES-FB1 tester being in the range of 0.2 to 1.70 gf/cm.degree.

Abstract: Disclosed is an abrasion resistant fibrous nonwoven structure composed of (1) a matrix of meltblown fibers having a first exterior surface, a second exterior surface, and an interior portion; and (2) at least one other fibrous material integrated into the meltblown fiber matrix so that the concentration of meltblown fibers adjacent each exterior surface of the nonwoven structure is at least about 60 percent, by weight, and the concentration of meltblown fibers in the interior portion is less than about 40 percent, by weight. This fibrous nonwoven structure provides useful strength and low-lint characteristics as well as an abrasion resistance that is at least about 25 percent greater than that of homogenous mixture of the same components. The fibrous nonwoven structure of the present invention may be used as a moist wipe.

Abstract: A fabric for filtering particulate matter from a stream of hot gases, e.g., from a diesel engine, has an unknotted weave of flexible, incompressible, uncrimped, spaced support yarns and flexible, lofty, fully crimped, fill yarns. During the weaving process, the fill yarns are pulled tightly against the support yarns so that they do not slip or shift. For greater assurance of good filtering, a filter employs multiple layers of the fabric, with the support yarns of each layer extending orthogonally to those of adjacent layers. For uses involving prolonged exposure to high temperature, both the support yarns and fill yarns can be continuous-filament ceramic yarns such as alumina-boria-silica yarns. For lower temperatures, the yarns can be primarily glass.

Abstract: A single ply convertible top fabric comprising a sateen woven fabric using a blend of solution dyed polyester and cotton yarn coated with a PVC vinyl.

Abstract: A disposable tourniquet is disclosed which includes a tubular component consisting of a diagonally interwoven fibrous material fabric of vegetable, synthetic or mixed type and, when desired, of an elastic component.

Abstract: To permit a woven tape to be used to form cigarettes and filters in cigarette-making machines at least one strand of line fibers and at least one aramid strand, which is made of multifilament aramid fibres, have been twisted together to form a warp thread. This design permits an improvement to tapes for use as a heavy-duty garniture tape, which will meet even very high requirements while for filling the requirements for economical mass production.

Abstract: A woven sheeting material and method of making same are provided wherein such sheeting material has warps and wefts and each of the warps is made of a blend of a natural material and a synthetic material and each of the wefts is made substantially entirely of the natural material.

Abstract: A woven sheeting material and method of making same are provided wherein such sheeting material has warps and wefts and each of the warps is made of a blend of a natural material and a synthetic material and each of the wefts is made substantially entirely of the natural material.