Abstract: Fabrics and garments are disclosed that have dual protection against molten metal splashes and electrical arc flashes. The fabrics can be made from spun yarns containing an intimate blend of fibers. The fibers contained in each yarn can include wool fibers, flame resistant cellulose fibers, and nylon fibers. In one aspect, relatively long wool fibers are incorporated into the yarns.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 18, 2021
Date of Patent:
November 21, 2023
Assignee:
Elevate Textiles, Inc.
Inventors:
Cevin Brent Smith, William J. Dilanni, Thomas F. Aubrey
Abstract: A flame resistant fabric is formed from synthetic fibers, such as polyester fibers or non-aramid polyamide fibers. A first flame retardant is incorporated into the fibers by being intimately mixed with the polymer used to form the fibers. A second flame retardant is then surface applied to the fabric or to the yarns used to form the fabric. The fabric has a total flame retardant compound concentration of at least 5000 ppm. In one embodiment, the fabric can be combined with other fabric layers to produce a composite fabric product.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 20, 2010
Date of Patent:
October 8, 2019
Assignee:
Elevate Textiles, Inc.
Inventors:
William J. DiIanni, Weidong Wu, E. Keith Adams