Abstract: A method of producing breathable, conformable, elastic, pressure-sensitive, permanently tacky, adhesive bandaging material from a fabric which has been formed by interweaving essentially non-stretch filling yarns with stretch and non-stretch warp yarns, said method comprising conveying a continuous web of said fabric in a substantially relaxed condition, applying steam to the relaxed fabric, and applying an adhesive layer to the back side of the relaxed fabric.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 25, 1985
Date of Patent:
April 12, 1988
Assignee:
Expandover, Inc.
Inventors:
Charles J. Edison, Thomas S. Murphy, Jr., Raymond H. Willingham