Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a multilayer knitted textile by heating a multi-layer knitted textile in the presence of one or more dye compounds, wherein the multilayer knitted textile comprises a fabric outer layer and a fabric inner layer, wherein the fabric outer layer is knit from a first yarn containing a combination of modacrylic fibers and cotton fibers, wherein the fabric inner layer is knit from a second yarn made from 50-90% HBA/HNA filaments, wherein the heating shrinks the outer layer from about 5 to 25% in length, width, or both.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multifunctional protective textile for protective garments and accessories made from high strength fibers, said garments and accessories are abrasion resistant, improved penetration resistant, laceration resistant, and flame resistant, the textile is made from a flame resistant knitted outer layer made of a first yarn containing modacrylic, FR rayon, Opan, or aramid fibers; and, a penetration resistant knitted inner layer made of a second yarn made from 50-90% HBA/HNA filaments, as well as methods of manufacturing yarn, methods of manufacturing a textile using the yarn, and apparel made from the yarn.