Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making a puncture resistant laminated fabric comprising laminating a layer of polyethylene film to a layer of fabric comprised of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The laminating step is conducted at a temperature between about 230° F. and about 290° F. with a contact time of between about 5 minutes and about 15 minutes with the application of a laminating pressure of between about 50 psi and about 500 psi.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 24, 1997
Date of Patent:
November 16, 2004
Assignee:
JHRG, LLC
Inventors:
John E. Holland, David V. Cunningham, Connie W. Holland