Abstract: An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn which has a core member including at least one cut-resistant strand, a cover member including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core member, wherein at least one strand in either the core member or the cover member is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.

Abstract: An abrasion resistant and water resistant fabric is disclosed. The fabric is particularly well suited for use in constructing luggage. The fabric, however, is also well suited for many other applications, such as use in constructing sportswear, outdoor apparel, military apparel, and the like. The fabric is treated with a chemical composition. It has been discovered that the chemical composition greatly enhances the abrasion resistance of the fabric. In one embodiment, the fabric is made from nylon multifilament yarns.

Abstract: A method for producing a cable or cable element from individual elements is provided. The method comprises heating the individual elements before or during a stranding process until they are at least close to plastification and cooling the individual elements to a solidification temperature of a plastic. A cable or cable element comprising individual elements that are twisted together to form the cable is also disclosed. The individual elements are heated either before or during a stranding process until they are at least close to plastification, and are subsequently cooled to a solidification temperature of the plastic until they leave a stranding machine. A stranding device for the production of a cable or cable element from individual elements is also disclosed. The stranding device comprises a heating device which acts on the individual elements and a cooling device located downstream of the heating device in a direction of processing.

Abstract: A blended cotton or natural fiber mop yarn having wetting agents or detergents that aid in the removal or suspension of natural and synthetic waxes and oils to the finished mop yarn or mop. The addition of these wetting agents increases the initial absorption performance of the mop and decreases the initial break-in time required of cotton-blended mops.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composite synthetic string in particular for a tennis racket. The invention is characterised in that the string consists of central monofilaments (3) surrounded by multifilament yarns (2), the assembly being impregnated and coated with polyurethane (1) and is subjected to tractive bending after it has been formed. The invention is useful for tennis strings with novel appearance, with long life span and quick reaction when hitting a ball.

Abstract: A racquet string comprises of a core surrounded by at least one sheath, having a plurality of sheath fibers wound around said core, and a coating resin uniting the core and sheath fibers into a unitary body. The sheath fibers are helically wound about the core at a high wind angle, i.e., at a wind angle between 25 and 40 degrees relative to the core axis. Preferably, the sheath comprises a plurality of main sheath fibers and a plurality of non-main sheath fibers, and the core, the main sheath fibers, and the coating resin are transparent. Preferably, the non-main sheath fibers have a relatively low transparency. In this manner, the non-main fibers produce a multi-helix appearance when the string is observed from the side.

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for making twisted electrical cable, such as 600 volt secondary distribution cable, and the twisted cable product are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first plurality of stationary payoff reels each wound with a length of bare wire conductor. The conductors are simultaneously payed off the reels to a pay out accumulator for accumulating a portion of the conductors during replacement of spent pay out reels. At least one extrusion process arranged downstream of the accumulator applies a plastic insulation material to a respective conductor as it passes through its respective extrusion process. A cooling and/or curing trough through which water is flowed cools and/or cures the plastic insulation. A take-up accumulator arranged downstream of the cooling and/or curing trough accumulates a portion of each insulated conductor during changeover of the take-up reel arranged downstream of the take-up accumulator.

Abstract: A synthetic rope has multiple layers of load-bearing aramide fiber strands laid together with a coating on the synthetic fiber strands in the outermost layer of strands. The coating includes an impregnating substance with additives of UV stabilizers, short fibers, and oxidation and reduction blockers to provide reliable protection against environmental influences damaging to the rope, as well as an unchanged adequate resistance of the synthetic fiber rope to abrasion.

Abstract: A packing yarn and a method of manufacturing a packing yarn composed of at least two bands which are at most 5 mm wide and are joined together by a yarn manufacturing method, include forming the bands of a laminate having at least one layer of flexible graphite and at least one layer of a metal foil with a tensile strength of at least 250 MPa. The layers of graphite foil and metal foil are joined by adhesion or through the use of a non-adhesive-like coupling agent. The bands are produced from the laminates by cutting, which is preferably effected continuously. Advantages thereof are that strips or bands of flexible graphite, which have a tensile strength that is totally inadequate for the manufacture of packing yarns, are altered in terms of their mechanical properties.

Abstract: An aqueous finishing composition for cellulose-containing materials, comprising a hydroxyalkyl-functional organophosphorus flame retardant (which contains a substantially non-volatile component at the curing temperature) and a non-formaldehyde cross-linking agent (such as a polycarboxylic acid cross-linking agent), and the materials treated with such a composition. Optional ingredients for the aqueous finishing composition include a cross-linking catalyst and/or an inexpensive saturated alpha-hydroxy polycarboxylic acid such as citric acid (partial replacement of a more expensive preferred polycarboxylic acid will reduce finishing costs).

Abstract: A process for producing dyed spun cotton yarns having a reduced number of irregularities and increased luster is described. The process involves dyeing at least a portion of the cotton fibers which are to form the yarn, then combing the dyed fibers subsequent to the dyeing process. The dyed and combed fibers are then optionally blended with fibers having a visually distinct appearance, and spun into a yarn using conventional spinning methods. The resulting yarns having a dramatically reduced number of thick and thin places and improved yarn properties including improved luster and hand. Furthermore, when the thus-dyed fibers are blended with differently-colored fibers prior to the combing operation, the resultant yarns match the visual colors of like-colored yarns produced by conventional processes, while the color is more intimately blended and the yarns have a markedly increased uniformity, luster and tenacity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a combined textile yarn comprising two yarn components that are false twisted to different twist levels and then combined to form a combined textile yarn. The yarn components may be twisted in the same or opposing directions, and may be drawn simultaneously with twisting to differing draw ratios before being combined.

Abstract: A sewing thread for a leather product composed of fibers attached with a highly water absorbing powdery material on the surface of the fibers, in a ratio of 5 weight % or more based on the weight of the fibers, and a leather product, with excellent water-proof property, prepared by using the same thread.

Abstract: A string for a sports racket includes a core formed of a plurality of core filaments of nylon which are twisted together in a first direction and which are impregnated with a thermoplastic polyurethane resin, a moisture-cured polyurethane layer enclosing the core, a reinforcing layer formed of a plurality of reinforcing nylon filaments which are disposed side by side in annular rows and which are twisted about the polyurethane layer in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a sheathing layer made of a mixture of silicone and nylon resin and covering the reinforcing layer.

Abstract: Composite synthetic string, in particular for a tennis racket. According to the invention, the string is made up of central monofilaments surrounded by mono-filament threads and by multifilament threads, the assembly being impregnated and covered in polyurethane. The string is applicable to tennis rackets having increased lifetime and that react in lively manner under the impact of a ball.

Abstract: An optically anisotropic solution containing cellulose and inorganic acids of phosphorus contains 94-100 wt % of the following constituents: cellulose; phosphoric acid and/or its anhydrides; and water; and 0-6 wt % of other constituents. This solution can be prepared in an apparatus in which intensive mixing is made possible by the shearing forces generated by mixers and kneaders in the apparatus. The solution can be used in making pulp, hollow fibres, staple fibre, membranes, nonwovens, or films.

Abstract: This invention relates to carpet yarn comprising a plurality of filaments of a thermoplastic polymer with a fluorochemical or non-fluorochemical hydrophilicity imparting compound dispersed within said filaments. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method of producing carpet yarn and to the use of the carpet yarn for the production of carpet having high soil resistance.

Abstract: A sewing thread comprising at least one precursor material of a product at its outer surface, which imparts a stitched connection produced with such a thread an increased adherence to the material to be sewn. Furthermore, the invention provides a sewing thread wherein the applied precursor material transforms to form a product which is capable of enlarging the outer diameter of the sewing thread, particularly in an aqueous environment. Furthermore, the invention provides a method for producing waterproof stitched connections.

Abstract: The modulus of stretch af a fibrous rope is reduced by impregnating a pluity of spaced-apart segments of the rope with an epoxy plastic thereby to reduce the modulus of stretch of the segment equal to zero after curing the plastic. The overall modulus of stretch of a re-manufactured rope taken as a whole is proportional to the ratio of the length of an impregnated segment relative to a unit length of the rope.

Abstract: A delustering composition for acetyl cellulose fibers is described which contains 15 to 85% by weight TiO.sub.2, 15 to 85% by weight paraffin oil and 0.5 to 10% by weight dispersing agent. Furthermore, a method for producing the delustering composition and also the use thereof for delustering acetyl cellulose fibers is described. Finally, the use of the delustered acetyl cellulose fibers in the production of cigarette filters and textile products is described.

Abstract: Improved fishing lines, and specifically fly lines, and methods of manufacture and use thereof are disclosed. The line includes a core line portion and a coating portion, the coating including a copolymer of olefin and acrylic material, the olefin preferably being ethylene. The lines provided include a clear floating fly line having a nylon core and ethylene acrylic acid copolymer coating.

Abstract: A marking yarn for selective use in formation of a textile fabric, such as a tubular pantyhose blank, comprises an elongate strand-like yarn base formed of a water-soluble material and at least partially coated with a material which is detectible by an ultraviolet sensor. When the marking yarn is included in the textile fabric, e.g., by knitting one or more courses of the marking yarn in plated relation with the body yarn of the hosiery blank, the yarn effectively designates a predetermined location in the fabric of the hosiery blank which can be subsequently detected by an ultraviolet sensor in the sewing of the hosiery blank into a pantyhose garment. In subsequent wet processing of the garment, e.g., dyeing, the marking yarn dissolves, thereby removing it from the fabric and liberating the coating material.

Abstract: This invention relates to linear, water-dispersible sulfopolyesters that incorporate higher order polyalkylene glycol units. The sulfopolyesters provide improved abrasion and blocking resistances in polyester fiber sizing applications.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for treating aramid fibers with a dispersion of particulate material in a swelling solvent to yield embodiment of the particles in the surface of the fibers.

Abstract: A water-based treating liquid for a rubber-reinforcing glass fiber cord, which contains as a solid component a composition consisting essentially of;(1) a rubber latex(2) an alkylated chlorosulfonated polyethylene latex, and(3) a water-soluble resorcinol-formaldehyde condensate,wherein, based on the total amount of the components (1) and (2), the amount of the component (2) is 10 to 70% by weight and the amount of the component (3) is 5 to 20% by weight;a glass fiber cord for reinforcement of a rubber, which contains the above composition as a coating component; anda rubber product reinforced with the above glass fiber cord, the rubber product being excellent in fatigue resistance under heat and a flexing force.

Abstract: The semi-finished product according to the invention consists exclusively of liquid crystal thermoplastic polymers (LCP), whereof at least one first liquid crystal thermoplastic polymer (LCP) is in the form of fibers (18) and has a given melting point, and whereof at least one second liquid crystal thermoplastic polymer (LCP) (16) has a melting point below that of the first LCP. This semi-finished product is in particular a fabric. By simply heating under pressure at a temperature equal to the melting point of the second LCP, followed by cooling, a composite material with improved mechanical and physicochemical performance characteristics are obtained.

Abstract: The dimension-stable impregnated polyester tire cord is at least 95% by weight polyethylene terephthalate and has an intrinsic viscosity of 0.70 dl/g to 0.89 dl/g for undrawn cord, a fineness of at least 1100 x 2 dtex, a dimension stability coefficient of at least 30'000 cN.sup.2 /tex.sup.2, a thermal shrinkage of about 0.8 percent measured at a temperature of 160.degree. C. with 0.1 cN/tex pre-stress and a permanent lengthening of less than 1.5 percent at a tire pressure of 2 bar and a temperature of 100.degree. C., so as to reduce shrinkage during vulcanization and in tires heated in operation and so as to provide a quieter running tire. The fatigue resistance of this polyester tire cord suffers a drop in tensile strength of less than 20 percent measured at 10.8 MC with 6 percent strain and 6 percent compression so that tires made from the polyester cord have a greater durability and increased life.

Abstract: A pneumatic radial tire comprises a belt comprised of plural belt layers, in which at least one belt layer is formed by arranging particular twisted cords, which are obtained by twisting particular filament-resin composite bodies, at a particular end count. In this tire, the weight is light, the rolling resistance and steering stability as well as the resistances to bending of belt cord in the rapid turning and breaking of belt cord in the running on bad road are considerably excellent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a microcapsule having a particle diameter of 2.about.300 .mu.m and comprising a substance acting to improve physiological conditions of human skin, for example, substances exhibiting such effects as skin whitening, aging preventive, humidity preservable, itch suppressive, pain-killing, or antiphlogistic ones, and/or aromatic agents contained within the filmy coating of synthetic high molecular substance. The microcapsule is not broken when making, processing, or laundering the textile structure, but is gradually broken when the textile structure is put on the human body, used for another purpose, or subjected to intentional application of friction or pressure thereto, and sustainedly releases acting substances contained therein.

Abstract: A preformed yarn useful for forming composite articles is disclosed which includes a core of a multiplicity of fibers, fine powder provided in the interstices between the fibers, and a flexible sleeve formed of a thermoplastic resin and surrounding the core. The fine powder is formed of a material which neither melts nor reacts with the thermoplastic resin at a temperature up to 450.degree. C. and at a temperature up to the melting point of the thermoplastic resin. The incorporation of the fine powder between the fibers is effected by injecting fine powder-containing air from a jet nozzle and blowing the air against a bundle of the fibers.

Abstract: A process for producing coated glass yarns which comprises drawing a plurality of fibers formed from strands of molten glass, applying to the strands a sizing coating comprising at least a monounsaturated or polyunsaturated oligomer and a photostarter composition such as a photoinitiator compound, a photosensitizer compound or a mixture thereof and optionally an organic solvent and an additive composition comprising at least one of a wetting agent, an adhesion promoting agent, an antishrinking agent and a coupling agent, gathering the coated strands into a yarn and irradiating the coated yarn with a source of actinic radiation.

Abstract: A liquid composition for glass fiber impregnation, characterized in that (A) it comprises (1) a resorcinol-formaldehyde resin, (2) a butadiene/styrene/vinylpyridine terpolymer, and (3) chlorosulfonated polyethylene, and (B) based on the total solids of the components (1), (2) and (3), the proportion of component (1) is 2 to 15% by weight, the proportion of component (2) is 15 to 80% by weight, and the proportion of component (3) is 15 to 70% by weight; and a glass fiber cord having a solid coating derived from the liquid composition. The glass fiber cord is useful as a reinforcing material in products, such as timing belts, which undergo both heat and an external force during travelling.

Abstract: Polyamide yarn provided with a built-in antimicrobial capacity characterized by the adhesive on the fiber surface of an antimicrobial agent comprising an organosilicon quaternary ammonium salt and a surfactant comprising an alkyl-, aryl-, alkenyl-, or arylsulfonate salt, optionally with the presence of a level-dyeing promoter.

Abstract: A steel cord for reinforcing rubber. It is made of three steel filaments all having different diameters from one another. The small-diameter and medium-diameter ones of the three filaments have internal stresses adapted to be released when the cord is cut at both ends thereof. Owing to these stresses, the diameter of the cord is adapted to increase after it is cut at both ends. At the same time, the medium-diameter and small-diameter filaments retract inwardly from the ends of the large-diameter and medium-diameter ones, respectively.

Abstract: A process for producing anti-wicking and water repellant polyester yarns at high processing speeds. Polyester yarn or other heat stable yarn is continuously fed to a coating station, the yarn is then coated with a fluorocarbon polymer emulsion or dispersion and the yarn is dried in an RF oven, heat cured in a coating oven, and then wound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in puncture-resistant and medicinal treatment garments. Garments made from fibers such as KEVLAR.RTM. and designed to deter penetration of objects are subjected to an additional brushing step to enhance the fibers' abilities to prevent penetration of sharp needle-like penetrating objects. The fibers may also be coated with an abrasive material to further engage and deflect penetrating objects. In another aspect of the invention, the fibers may be coated with a disinfectant or pharmaceutical agent. The coated fibers, having the improved fiber structure resulting from the brushing step, may be used in fabrics to treat skin conditions, disinfect penetrating objects in puncture-resistant materials, or as a disinfecting prevention fabric for use in textiles in high risk infection areas such as hospitals and public facilities.

Abstract: A sheath/core yarn having as its core a fluorinated cation exchange resin, oriented at least 1x, in alkali metal salt form and as its sheath an unoriented or oriented melt-fabricable precursor or derivative of the same salt-form fluorinated cation exchange resin. The invention also includes various processes for making the sheath/core yarn.

Abstract: For cotton spinning, use is made of a treatment agent containing silicone with viscosity at 25.degree. C. of 10 centistokes or greater such as dimethylsilicone, end hydroxy modified dimethylsilicone or epoxy modified dimethylsilicone and an emulsifier such as polyoxyethylene alkylether or polyoxyethylene alkylphenylether. The treatment agent may also contain a cationic or non-ionic surface-active agent within a specified range of weight ratio. The treatment agent is applied to raw cotton during its bale opening or beating opener process at the rate of 0.001-2.0 wt %.

Abstract: A polyamide yarn especially suitable as a tire yarn having 0.2-2.0 wt. % of a finish, said finish consisting essentially of 50-95 wt. % lubricants having a melting point not greater than about 12.degree. C., wherein at least 40 wt. % of the lubricants is pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate, 5-50 wt. % of the finish is sorbitan triester adduct with 10-30 moles ethylene oxide, 0-5 wt. % of the finish is antioxidant and 0-2 wt. % of finish is a polysiloxane.

Abstract: A fiber finish especially suitable for tire yarns having 50-95% lubricants with at least 40% of the lubricants comprising ditridecyl sebacate and the yarns containing the finish are disclosed.

Abstract: A fiber finish composition for synthetic multifilament yarn comprising effective amounts of an amide melamine wax applied to the yarn in an amount of 0.1 to 0.5 weight percent of the wax solids on the yarn provides yarn that can be woven into narrow fabric without twisting. When the applied finish composition is heated sufficiently, the resulting fabric woven from substantially untwisted yarn retains excellent resistance to abrasion properties. The amide melamine wax is formed by reacting melamine with a C.sub.6 to C.sub.36, preferably C.sub.12 to C.sub.22, fatty acid to form a hydrophobic amide, and polymerizing the amide with formaldehyde.

Abstract: A yarn with a smooth coating is produced by coating a yarn with a thermoplastic material in the melt state, drawing the coated yarn through a heated dye, and cooling the coating.

Abstract: Aqueous overfinish compositions, yarns treated therewith, and methods of producing wet abrasion resistant cordage from the yarn are all disclosed. One of the compositions includes an oxidized polyethylene emulsified with a non-nitrogen, nonionic emulsifier and neutralized with an alkali hydroxide, and a compound selected from the group consisting of a siloxane of the comonomers dimethyl and 3-[(2-aminoethyl)aminopropyl], and an amide melamine wax. An alternate finish composition comprises an oxidized polyethylene, neutralized with ammonium hydroxide and emulsified with a non-nitrogen, nonionic emulsifier. Yarn treated with this alternate finish has enhanced wet abrasion resistance. Yarns of this invention are ideally suited for heavy ropes and other industrial cordage applications where wet and dry abrasion resistance and strength are desirable.

Abstract: The invention provides a rope having a central strand and a plurality of outer strands extending helically about the central strand. Each of the outer strands consists of a plurality of elements in a helical wrap, at least some of these elements having a core of synthetic plastic filaments extending generally in parallel with one another and a sheath about the core containing the filaments. The invention also provides a method of making the rope.

Abstract: An improved polyamide yarn for tire and industrial applications is prepared by applying to the yarn a finish composition comprising a diarylamine-ketone condensation product such as the low temperature reaction product of diphenylamine and acetone, and a compound selected from the group consisting of 1,3,5 tris(4t-butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6 dimethylbenzyl)-1,3,5 triazine-2,4,6(1H, 3H, 5H) trione and 1,3,5 tris(2 hydroxy ethyl)-s-triazine-2,4,6(1H, 3H, 5H) trione in effective amounts to provide improved adhesion of the fiber to rubber after aging the yarn.

Abstract: The twisted yarn is prepared by twisting (1) a single yarn comprising a water-insoluble fiber having a degree of water swelling of at least 10 cc/g or (2) a plurality of single yarns comprising a water-insoluble fiber having a degree of water swelling of at least 10 cc/g or a plurality of yarns comprising at least 50% by weight of such single yarns and water-nonswellable yarns so that the twist constant is at least 2.5.

Abstract: A moldable fabric of improved hand warp knitted on a 28 gauge tricot warp knitting machine using spun polyester stable yarn.

Abstract: A low-friction, water- and steam-resistant packing suitable for both static and dynamic applications includes inorganic fiber selected from the group consisting of chemical, electrical, structural and alkali resistant glasses, ceramic, quartz, carbon and graphite materials, and dispersed and dried, but unsintered, polytetrafluoroethylene (TFE). The packing is essentially free of wetting agent and is prepared by combining the inorganic fiber with a TFE dispersion containing a wetting agent and heating the resulting combination to a temperature high enough to decompose the wetting agent but insufficiently high to sinter the particles of the dispersion.

Abstract: Reinforced thermoplastic impregnated lubricated wire ropes are provided in the present invention. A method of reinforcing and filling the thermoplastic material with fibers, mineral fillers and powders is also provided.

Abstract: For use in a stringed apparatus, such as a tennis racket, a synthetic string having a cross-sectional diameter between about 0.025 and about 0.08 inch and comprising a plurality of fused, entwined filaments which are composed of a polyamide, such as nylon, impregnated with from about 0.05 to about 2.0 weight percent graphite particles having cross-sectional diameters ranging from about 0.1 to about 2.0 microns. To make the string, polyamide is heated to a temperature between about 300.degree. and 550.degree. F., preferably between about 450.degree. and 500.degree. F., mixed with graphite particles present at a concentration sufficient to promote cross-linkage of the polyamide substantially in the absence of cleavage, filtered, nozzle extruded into filaments, cooled, prestressed, and then fused into a string. A string having a cross-sectional diameter between about 0.05 and 0.06 inch exhibits a tensile strength greater than about 60,000 psi, modulus of elasticity less than about 0.3.times.10.sup.