Abstract: Disclosed is both a method and composition for forming a thermo-formable acoustical panel. The panel may be formed from multi-component polymer fibers or mono-filament polymer fibers dispersed in a mineral fiber batt. The polymer fibers are bound to the mineral fibers by the application of heat to form the acoustical panel. The panel exhibits both enhanced flame resistance and thermal insulation.

Abstract: Polytrimethylene ether ester amide and use thereof.

Abstract: A simple, inexpensive, drillable, reduced CTE laminate and circuitized structure comprising the reduced CTE laminate, is provided. The reduced CTE laminate comprises: from about 40% to 75%, preferably from about 55% to 65%, by weight resin; from about 0.05% to 0.3%, preferably from about 0.08% to 0.10%, by weight curing agent; from about 25% to 60%, preferably from about 30% to 40%, by weight, woven cloth; from about 1% to 15%, preferably from about 5% to 10%, by volume, non-woven quartz mat. The present invention also generally relates to a method for reducing the CTE of circuitized structures, and to methods for making reduced CTE laminate and circuitized structures comprising reduced CTE laminate.

Abstract: Flooring that utilizes sophisticated, self-stabilizing, woven face fabric using relatively heavy “carpet weight” nylon, polyester, PTT or other yarns on modern Jacquard computer controlled looms to produce flat-weave fabrics that are bonded to engineered backing structures. Urethane modified bitumen may be used as a backing layer, and an optional latex precoat may be used on the fabric layer, together with an optional antimicrobial in the precoat.

Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial fabrics which are treated with a specific durable and regenerable halamine/chlorine system and methods of removing residual active chlorine from the target textile surface without reducing the antimicrobial activity of the textile. Such methods comprise contacting an amine-treated fabric first with a halogen-based bleach (or other halogenated liquid) to produce halamines at the fabric surface, and subsequently washing the resultant halogenated fabric with a reducing agent which removes the residual, unbonded halogen (such as chlorine) from the fabric surface but does not, surprisingly, remove the halamine halogen. The remaining halamine halogen thus provides the desired antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method of improving the comfort, softness, and texture of textile products in both semi-finished and finished forms and the product of this method. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: A fabric having at least one hydraulically napped surface comprised of tangled fibers is disclosed. Because the fiber tangles are created from intact, undamaged fibers, fabric strength is not adversely affected by treatment. In addition, laundering enhances entanglement and the aesthetic qualities attributed to this fabric property: surface texture (hand), resistance to pilling, drapeability, and the like. These subjective characteristics have been quantified using values from the Kawabata Evaluation System. A process for creating such fabrics has also been disclosed. The fabric passes through one or two treatment zones in which high pressure fluids (e.g., water) are directed at the fabric surface as the fabric moves away from a support member. IN the case of dual treatment zones, a substantially lower pressure is used in the second treatment zone.

Abstract: Biodegradable fibers of polylactic acid having a number-average molecular weight of from 50,000 to 150,000, have an interior portion having a higher alkali solubility than the exterior portion of the fiber. The fibers also have from 5 to 50 cracks/10 cm. The physical properties of these fibers are suitable for practical use, and the biodegradation of these fibers is controllable.

Abstract: A sheet comprising thermoplastic polymer (TP) and short high tensile modulus fibers, in which the concentration of TP in the middle of the sheet is higher than at the surface of the sheet, useful for making prepregs with a thermoset resin.

Abstract: A laminated composite material is provided. The material has first and second layers. The first layer is composed of a fibrous material and a binder, and the second layer is composed of a woven material and a binder.

Abstract: A fabric structure is constructed having a fabric base sheet, a viscidity layer, a polymeric back layer, and a protective layer. The polymeric back layer is prepared from SBC (styrenic block copolymer) for the advantage of low specific gravity and preventing the drawback of PVC or the like that pollutes the environment when disposed off. The protective layer is prepared from PU series or modified SBC (styrenic block copolymer) series agent. When the fabric structure used to make a bag, the front surface of the fabric base sheet is disposed outside the bag and the surface of the protective layer is disposed inside the bag.

Abstract: A ballistic resistant pad having a first group of at least two successive overlying woven sheets constructed of high strength fibers. The warp and the weft for individual ones of the successive overlying woven sheets of the first group are substantially in alignment to one another. A second group of at least two successive overlying woven sheets constructed of high strength fibers is also provided. The warp and the weft for individual ones of the woven sheets of the second group are substantially in alignment to one another and are angularly displaced from the warp and the weft of the woven sheets of the first group.

Abstract: A papermaker's fabric, designed for use as a base fabric for a TAD belt, but also usable on the forming, press and dryer sections of a paper machine, has a plurality of warp yarns interwoven with a plurality of weft yarns. The warp yarns are of two types. Those of the first type weave with the weft yarns in a plain weave, while those of the second type weave with the weft yarns in a 2×2 twill weave. The warp yarns of the first type alternate with those of the second type, which undulate between adjacent yarns of the first type to give the fabric a desired openness.

Abstract: A substrate including at least one anisotropic property in at least one of an X-, Y-, and Z-direction. The anisotropic property includes a predetermined gradient applied by a migration of electrostatically charged droplets. The anisotropic property can be applied as a fluid on the substrate formed as a film or web or laminate in which the substrate is located between two spaced apart electrodes for generating an electrostatic field. An electrostatic field is generated on each side of substrate and a fluid is introduced as droplets for application to the substrate into the electrostatic field on at least one side of the substrate, forming electrostatically charged droplets. The electrostatically charged droplets are directed based upon a predetermined pattern onto the at least one side of the substrate. In accordance with one embodiment, the electrode on the side opposite to the side on which the droplets are introduced is used to cause the droplets to migrate into the interior of the substrate.

Abstract: A tent fabric comprising a woven fabric made of yarns containing kenaf fibers in an amount of 10 wt. % or more. The tent fabric after use can easily be recycled and hence contributes to resource saving and environmental protection.

Abstract: A textile coated with a coating having a multiphase fluorochemical, an organic cationic material, and a sorbant polymer. A printed image is subsequently placed on the coated textile.

Abstract: A textile coated with a coating having an organic cationic material and a sorbant polymer. A printed image is subsequently placed on the coated textile.

Abstract: A process to produce a novel substrate for adherence to a product such as an abrasive belt which encompasses the use of a woven product in the greige state that has open-end, staple cellulosic yarn which has been prewet slashed before weaving.

Abstract: A low particle generating wiper for use in a particle sensitive environment. The wiper is constructed at least partly of a textile fabric formed from a multiplicity of yarns including thermoplastic filaments. The wiper includes an interior surrounded by perimeter edges. The perimeter edges are constructed such that filaments within the yarns at the perimeter edge undergo a reduced occurrence of fracture under tension thereby potentially reducing particle generation during use.

Abstract: A space-dyed yarn and textile construction formed therefrom is provided. The space-dyed yarn includes a multiplicity of discrete color segments arranged along the length of the yarn. The color segments are of finite lengths which may be in the range of less than about 2 inches. The yarns may have linear densities under about 500 denier. A process and apparatus for production of the space-dyed yarns are also provided.

Abstract: An industrial process fabrics having embossed surfaces to facilitate water removal from the product such as paper and paper products being carried thereon by creating voids through embossing to assist in fluid management.

Abstract: A composite fiber made from natural and/or synthetic fibers having mineral compounds such as gemstones, colors and wavelengths, piezoelectric crystals and magnets whereby said fabrics can be placed against the body, such as the longitudinal lines of acupuncture points called meridians, the chakra system and/or circulatory systems for the purpose of transporting and channeling energy. The methods of combining the gemstones with the natural/synthetic fibers include encasing the mineral compounds within the natural/synthetic fibers by bonding the mineral compounds to the natural/synthetic fibers or laminating the mineral compound or compounds to the natural/synthetic fibers.

Abstract: A composite substrate (10) is prepared for reinforcing a bituminous roofing material by securing together a carrier web (12) with a first set (14) of fiberglass rovings bundles and a second set (16) of fiberglass rovings bundles. The carrier web will have a pair of opposed planar surfaces. The web will define a machine direction and a cross machine direction for the substrate, with the first and second sets of rovings bundles each positioned in parallel relationship, with the longitudinal axes defined by the individual rovings of the two sets being in non-parallel relationship to each other when viewed normal to the plane of the web. The bundle sets are maintained in the spaced apart parallel relationships and the non-parallel angular relationship by the adhesive, stitching or other conventional method of securing which holds the substrate together. If a stitching machine is used, the preferred yarn (18) would be a polyester yarn.

Abstract: A composite prepreg material (10) with improved resistance to core crush and porosity incorporates a plurality of different fiber forms having varying cross-sectional configurations. Preferably, the fibers are interwoven in a warp (14) and fill (18) perpendicular orientation pattern. The varying cross-sectional configurations of the different fiber forms causes the fiber forms to have different levels of spreadability and frictional resistance to movement of the fiber. The present invention overcomes the susceptibility to many defects (specifically core crush and porosity) associated with composite material of a single fiber form having a set cross-sectional configuration, by incorporating multiple fiber forms having varying cross-sectional configurations. This multi-fiber form incorporation allows the strengths of one fiber form's properties to help compensate for the weaknesses of another fiber form's properties, and vice versa.

Abstract: An airbag fabric is made from multifilament yarns each comprised of a plurality of individual filaments, with each filament having a linear density in the range from about eight (8) decitex to about eleven (11) decitex per filament, and more preferably a linear density in the range from about nine (9) decitex to about eleven (11) decitex per filament. The fabric has a circular bend stiffness in the range of about four (4) Newtons to about seven (7) Newtons, as measured in accordance with ASTM method D4032-94.

Abstract: Resin compositions are provided which are used in combination with fibers to form self-adhesive prepreg sheets that are applied to core materials to form sandwich panels. The prepreg resin includes a thermoset resin, a curing agent and a viscosity control agent. The prepreg resin further includes certain thermoplastic particles which are used to control the flow characteristics of the prepreg resin and the formation of fillets during bonding of the prepreg to the core material.

Abstract: A fabric having good wrinkle resistance and a soft hand is described. A process for producing the fabric is also described. The process involves applying a softener to one side of the fabric and applying a wrinkle-reducing resin to the opposite side of the fabric using a foaming application method, such that the respective finishes are concentrated on the surface to which they were applied. Preferably, the softener is applied to the face of the fabric and the resin chemistry is applied to the back of the fabric. The resulting fabrics have hand characteristics comparable or superior to those of pure finished fabrics, while having wrinkle-resisting characteristics of typical resin-treated fabrics.

Abstract: This invention is directed to preparations useful for the permanent or substantially permanent treatment of textiles and other webs. More particularly, the preparations of the invention comprise an agent or other payload surrounded by or contained within a polymeric encapsulator that is reactive to webs, to give textile-reactive nanoparticles. By “textile-reactive” is meant that the payload nanoparticle will form a chemical covalent bond with the fiber, yarn, fabric, textile, finished goods (including apparel), or other web or substrate to be treated. The polymeric encapsulator of the payload nanoparticle has a surface that includes functional groups for binding or attachment to the fibers of the textiles or other webs to be treated, to provide permanent attachment of the payload to the textiles. Alternatively, the surface of the nanoparticle includes functional groups that can bind to a linker molecule that will in turn bind or attach the nanoparticle to the fiber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water repellant, water resistant, stain resistant fabric that feels like fabric rather than plastic. The fabric of the present invention is prepared by treating a fabric with at least one treatment composition comprising from about 5 weight percent to about 20 weight percent of fluorochemical(s), which is then backed with at least one polymeric film to provide a water repellant, water resistant, stain resistant fabric.

Abstract: A liner/insulator includes a pad of fibrous material having a lofty, acoustically insulating portion and a relatively higher density skin along a first face thereof that may function as a water barrier. The acoustical liner is a non-laminate made from polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, glass fibers, natural fibers and any mixtures thereof. For certain applications the liner/insulator may incorporate a facing on one or even two opposing faces thereof. A method of insulating a door including an exterior body panel and an interior fascia panel as well as a door for a vehicle are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A flexible ballistic resistant article is disclosed that includes a plurality of layers of fabric having an areal density of 2 to 10 kg/m2, wherein at least two of the layers of fabric are loosely woven. The loosely woven fabric layers include fabric woven with a fabric tightness factor of 0.3 to 0.6 and are made using continuous filament yarns with a linear density of at least 200 dtex, a tenacity of at least 10 grams per dtex and a tensile modulus of at least 150 grams per dtex. Adjacent loosely woven fabric layers are joined together by means for securing the layers to restrict the movement of the loosely woven fabric layers relative to one another.

Abstract: A papermakers fabric is reinforced along its edges by bonding a webbing thereto. The fabric may be made of various materials and weaves. The webbing is made of thermoplastic material, and also may be made of various material to various thicknesses. The webbing is bonded to one or both surfaces of the fabric at its edge by ultrasonic welding.

Abstract: An electro-optic display material comprising a first and a second set of fibers, each fiber having a longitudinal conductive element the two sets forming a matrix structure of junctions, preferably woven. The structure further comprises an electro-optically active (EOA) substance at least partially coating the fibers of the first set; and a transparent or translucent conductive layer covering the EOA substance and having electric contact with the fibers of the second set at contact zones in the vicinity of the junctions. The conductivity of the conductive layer is limited to a predetermined value hereby defining, in the vicinity of each contact zone, an electro-optical activity zone (EOA zone) constituting a display element. Alternatively, the conductive layer is laid over the matrix structure in separated spots, each spot overlaying at least one junction and defining an EOA zone constituting a display element.

Abstract: An improved decorative laminate and method for making the improved decorative laminate having a protective layer, an embossable layer, and a substrate layer; the protective layer being a transparent tough resin material such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) with a design printed thereon, the embossable layer being a pigmented embossable resin, and the substrate layer being a fiber material. As a result of the pigmentation of the embossable layer, preferably with the predominant color of the design, scratches through the protective layer are not particularly noticeable since the pigmented embossable layer will be exposed which matches the predominant color of the design.

Abstract: The invention relates to inflatable fabrics which comprise two separated and distinct fabric layers in discrete areas of such fabrics as well as connecting seam-producing materials to which such fabric layers are simultaneously attached. The resultant inflatable fabric composite thus includes inflatable areas separated, at least partially, by seamed barrier areas. This configuration will form “pillowed” structures within the target fabric upon inflation. Such connecting seam-producing materials are incorporated within the two-layer structure as peel seams in relation with the individual fabric layers. Upon inflation, the seams then act as shear seams which greatly increases the overall strength of the two-layer inflatable fabric. These shear seams thus provide a relatively effective manner of reducing air permeability within the entire fabric article. Such a fabric may be utilized in numerous and various applications wherein fabric inflation is desired or necessary.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stabproof and bulletproof panel. The stabproof and bulletproof panel includes a bulletproof panel 40 and a plurality of stabproof panels 60. The bulletproof panel 40 is comprised of a front plate 45, a plurality of high density polyethylene films 44 stacked with one on top of another for dispersing impact energy, and a rear plate 46 formed by sewing together a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics for minimizing frictional heat and deformation. The front plate 45 consists of a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics 41, a felt 50 formed by forcibly inserting thin aromatic polyamide fibers or high density polyethylene fibers 52 and a shock-absorbing member 51 into a scrim woven in the form of a net using aromatic polyamide fibers or high density polyethylene yarn, and a plurality of aromatic polyamide woven fabrics 43. The stabproof panels 60 are brought into tight contact with the front surface of the bulletproof panel 40.

Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial fabrics which are treated with a specific durable and regenerable halamine/chlorine system and methods of removing residual active chlorine from the target textile surface without reducing the antimicrobial activity of the textile. Such methods comprise contacting an amine-treated fabric first with a halogen-based bleach (or other halogenated liquid) to produce halamines at the fabric surface, and subsequently washing the resultant halogenated fabric with a reducing agent which removes the residual, unbonded halogen (such as chlorine) from the fabric surface but does not, surprisingly, remove the halamine halogen. The remaining halamine halogen thus provides the desired antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: A composite material includes at least one layer of base material. At least one inner protective layer of a flexible material is bonded on one side of the layer of base material, and at least one layer of a bonding material is present on a second side of the base material. At least one decorative layer is bonded to the bonding material such that the bonding material is between the layer of base material and the decorative layer. At least one outer protective layer of a flexible, material is bonded to the decorative layer on a side opposite the bonding material.

Abstract: A fabric for use in an air bag is provided. The fabric of the invention is produced by mechanically compressing a preliminary fabric constructed substantially of synthetic yarn such that the packed volume per unit area of the compressed fabric is less than the packed volume per unit area of the preliminary fabric. Air permeability is not adversely affected.

Abstract: Melt processable perfluoropolymer forms in woven, non-woven and knitted manifestations, and products produced therefrom such as filters and filtration support media are made of melt processable single and/or multicomponent yarns from a wide range of deniers, shapes and crimps.

Abstract: A fabric for flame resistance apparel with a limiting oxygen index greater than 21 employs a yarn of a co-mingled bundle of two different filaments of different shrinkage characteristics with the yarn having a random entangled loop structure.

Abstract: A stable, inexpensive, lightweight, non-reversible rug having an upper layer of loosely woven flaccid material of the type conventionally used for reversible bathmats and kitchen rugs of a weight of ¼ to ⅓ pound per square foot. A duck backing layer is bonded to the upper layer by latex adhesive material rendering the rug dimensionally stable but non-reversible. A border strip is bonded to the peripheral portion of the duck backing layer and the adjacent portion of the border of the upper layer. The weight of the rug being approximately ½ pound per square foot or less.

Abstract: A method and system for designing and making garments is disclosed that does not require sewing. This method and system makes possible a seamless garment finish that is more comfortable than a finish having seams and other imperfections due to the need to tuck/sew edges and joints. The disclosed seamless technology employs a thin film of adhesive that is preferably an ether-based polyurethane although other adhesives are acceptable. This adhesive is prelaminated on at least one surface prior to lamination to another surface under conditions to control adhesion, stretch, breathability, and longevity of the garment. Lamination also allows for a seamless finish without fraying at the edges resulting in even displacement of pressure against the skin of the wearer for greater comfort. Disclosed seamless manufacturing techniques can be applied in an iterative fashion to manufacture inserts and support elements that are subsequently incorporated into laminated garments following additional lamination steps.

Abstract: In one application for remediating sediments, employing a geocomposite sheet eliminates the need for a thick cap or removal and subsequent ex situ treatment of the sediment. A geocomposite with at least one layer of reactive material is placed over the area to be remediated. A layer of available surcharge materials such as sand, gravel, or riprap covers the geocomposite. The weight of the surcharge materials causes pore water to flow from the sediment through the reactive layer or layers of the geocomposite. Contaminants may be trapped in this reactive layer or layers. A top or bottom layer, or both a top and bottom layer, may be provided to inhibit incursion from outside the sediment layer, while permitting appropriate flow direction of pore water into the reactive layer or layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite of materials having at least one large loop of continuous reinforcement within a vinyl ester resin. The composite further has spanner structures formed by using either chopped or woven mat fibers to span areas not incorporating the loops of large continuous fiber reinforcement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a textile-elastomer composite. The inventive procedure involves (a) producing an elastomer composition of at least three ingredients (an anionically-stabilized waterborne polymer dispersion, an acid-generating chemical, and a cloud-point surfactant); (b) applying the composition onto a porous textile substrate; and (c) heating said coated fabric to cause coagulation of the elastomer composition over the fabric substrate and to dry the resultant composite without destroying the coagulated structure. The resultant composite obtains a suppleness and appearance that is similar to that of leather, while exhibiting improved resistance to ultraviolet radiation and hydrolysis and other types of polymer degradation. The composite may be utilized as upholstery fabric in furniture or in automobiles, in apparel, and the like. The particular composites produced are also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of a differentially dyeable yarn comprises the steps of: a)producing two polymers having a different concentration of amine end-groups; b) spinning yarns from said two polymers; and c) producing a yarn by intermingling said spun yarns made from said two polymers, in texturing, or draw twisting, or draw winding processes.

Abstract: An airbag base fabric is formed of thermoplastic synthetic filament yarns, wherein the yarn strength of the filament yarn is 7.0 g/denier or more and the fineness of the filament yarn is 200-250 denier. The fabric is thin and lightweight, which is thus excellent in accommodation, and is effective in reducing the size and weight of an airbag module.

Abstract: A method of producing a reinforced fabric including producing by a knitting or weaving process a ground fabric using ground yarns and incorporating into the ground fabric during the knitting or weaving process reinforcement yarns in a predetermined pattern to form predetermined areas of reinforcement, the reinforcement yarn being a stretch resistive yarn coated with a weldable material, and subsequently exposing the fabric to a weldable condition in order to cause said weldable material to weld to itself and to ground yarns with which it is in contact.

Abstract: A seam construction for a woven dryer fabric comprises a helical spiral or array of loops (43) stitched or woven into the fabric by means of loop engaging yarns (42) extending the machine direction of the fabric, the neutral plane (44) of the fabric being displaced towards the paper contacting side of the fabric, by reason of yarns (41) in the paper contacting side of the fabric being of smaller diameter than the yarns (40) on the machine side of the fabric, and a pair of cross-machine yarns (44, 45) of equal diameter being located as terminal yarns adjacent the loops (43).