Abstract: A nonwoven product is made by passing a fiber web longitudinally along a treatment path and preconsolidating it at an upstream location along the path. Then the web is fully consolidated by liquid jets downstream of the location at longitudinally spaced and transversely extending discontinuous strips each interrupted at least two break points. The web is then fully consolidated by liquid jets downstream of the location at least two transversely spaced longitudinally extending strips extending a full length of the web and crossing the transverse strips at the break points. Subsequently the web is cut up into pieces along the strips.

Abstract: A method for producing three-dimensional colourless designs in a non-woven fabric or like material entirely bonded includes subjecting the fibers to a blowing process through openings, since the fibers in the openings are only displaced therein with limited depth, and are subsequently needle bonded against a supplementary support.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for needling a non-woven material with at least one needleboard (23) which is connected with push rods (26) guided in the needle-penetration direction and with at least one drive for the needleboard (23) acting upon the push rods (26). In order to provide advantageous drive conditions it is proposed that the drive is arranged as a hydrostatic resonance drive which comprises at least one working cylinder (1) with a piston (2) pressurized on both sides by a hydraulic spring (4, 5) each and a device for pressurizing the piston (2) with a frequency which corresponds to the resonance frequency of the oscillation system obtained from the moved masses and the hydraulic springs (4, 5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment apparatus and process for increasing the air permeability of a textile web, and the airbag fabrics made by such process.

Abstract: A disposable, adhesively attachable knee-pad comprises a durable, impermeable outer casing, within which is contained a resilient padding layer, which is in turn bonded to a temporary adhesive layer. The knee-pad is attached to a pants leg by means of the temporary adhesive layer and is readily detachable without causing damage to or leaving residue on the pants fabric.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing a complex nonwoven fabric which consists in continuously producing a complex wherein a first web of a cellulosic fibres is continuously sandwiched between two webs of spunbonded filaments, and which consists in: producing a first web of spunbonded filaments, the bundle of extruded and drawn filaments being received on a mobile conveyor belt in the form of a non-bonded lap; depositing on said web by airlaid process a second web of cellulosic fibres; depositing on the textile web a second web of non-bonded continuous filaments; transferring the resulting complex onto an installation for water-jet bonding and hydro-entanglement consolidation; and in drying the nonwoven mixed product and then recuperating it, for example in the form of a cloth wind-up.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and process for automatically cutting a textile web with reduced wrinkling.

Abstract: A texturizing apparatus comprising a drive housing having a false twist inlet to allow a plurality of yarns to enter the drive housing, a pair of opposing counter-rotating nip rollers positioned downstream of the false twist inlet, each nip roller having a circumferential drive surface adapted to engage the plurality of yarns and at least one circumferential spacer surface, and means for applying compression to one of the nip rollers to force the at least one circumferential spacer surfaces of the pair of nip rollers toward each other. The drive housing further having a drive outlet positioned downstream of the pair of counter-rotating nip rollers through which the plurality of yarns may exit the drive housing. The texturizing apparatus can also include a stuffer box having at least one movable flapper door and a box inlet positioned proximate the box inlet and of a size to allow the plurality of yarns to enter the interior of the suffer box.

Abstract: A clothing protector system includes a bib for protecting an article of clothing of a user and a scarf. The bib has a front side configured to face outwardly from a user, a back side configured to contact the user, and opposite longitudinal sides. The scarf is attached to the opposite longitudinal sides of the bib and includes two portions opposite one another across the bib. A first side of each of the scarf portions is connected to one of the opposite longitudinal sides of the bib. A second side of each of the scarf portions projects away from the bib and is configured to hide an interface between the bib and the article of clothing when the bib is placed on the article of clothing. A receiving pocket is attached to the bib and is configured to receive the bib and the scarf therein. The receiving pocket is connected to the back side of the bib opposite the front side.

Abstract: A figure defining and contouring garment, which outlines and defines a wearer's body contours in a fashionable and comfortable manner, includes a waistband coupled to a body with a rear tunnel that extends along the inside rear of the garment from the lower rise or crotch area to the waistband and a waistband tunnel that extends through the waistband. A drawstring anchored in the lower rise area extends upwardly through the rear tunnel to the waistband where it transitions to the waistband tunnel through a diverter region in the waistband. The drawstring transition between the rear and waistband tunnels is advantageously hidden within the waistband. The drawstring is used to adjust the fit of the garment by pulling on the drawstring to tighten the drawstring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic thread stretcher (T) for a rapier weaving machine or a knitting machine, in which the air current deflection surface (19) for deflecting the thread (Y, Y1) forms a seamless extension (12) of the inner wall of the linear guide channel, through which the thread runs. The invention also relates to a device (H) for changing the flow rate or the pressure of the air current along the deflection surface (19) of the pneumatic thread stretcher (T) between at least two different levels, in accordance with the operating cycle o the textile machine.

Abstract: A dribble bib (1) having a chin section (2) that is located beneath the wearer's chin, a raised section (3) and a wiping section (4) that may be used to wipe the wearer's mouth. The raised section (3) contains a predetermined amount of filling (12) so extend the raised section (3) away from the dribble bib (1) so as to catch food, liquid and/or drool from the wearer's mouth. The back side (9) of the dribble bib (1) is preferably made of vinyl so as to prevent leakage of liquids and/or drool onto the wearer. In addition, the dribble bib (1) also preferably includes at least one adjustable means for fastening (6) so as to fit a wide range of neck sizes.

Abstract: A barrier against soiling to the wearer, this functional, easy to use bib comprises a body made of washable, flexible, durable and non-porous material with a front and a back. The body includes two semi-circular upper sections that protect the wearer's shoulders from soiling while also securing the bib around the wearer's neck. In fastening these upper sections together, a portion of the bib body arcs outwardly to conform to the wearer's upper body. The lower body of the bib forms into a bowed pocket for catching and retaining food particles and liquid thus shielding the user from soiling. The pocket is formed firstly by folding the lowest portion of the body upwards toward the front of the bib and fastening with corresponding snaps on each side and secondly, by folding the bottom right and left corners of the pocket around to the backside of the bib and fastening to the corresponding snaps on the backside. The pocket unfastens for the purpose of wiping and/or washing once removed from the wearer.

Abstract: A disposable towel includes at least one generally rectangular sheet having multiple lines of weakness arranged such that the towel may be selectively converted into a bib and a forearm protector. The towel includes first, second, third, and fourth lines of weakness that may be torn to separate the portions. Multiple sheets may be connected in a roll whereby each sheet may be removed as needed or multiple sheets may be removed while connected together if a longer bib length is desired. The lines of weakness are arranged such that a two-sheet combination may be changed into a single bib and forearm protector or into a pair of forearm protectors. The sheets include strategically positioned fasteners for coupling the bib and forearm protector portions.

Abstract: A stuffer box yarn crimping apparatus for crimping a synthetic multifilament yarn 14. The apparatus includes a feed nozzle 2 which comprises a divided nozzle body, consisting of two molded ceramic components 1. Preferably, the molded ceramic components 1 are made in the form of two flat plates, and combined with precision via fitting means 5, 26, 8, 29. The molded ceramic components 1 abut each other via their two plane surfaces 4, and form together a nozzle tip 50, which extends into a plug channel 40 and, when put together, borders the entire channel with ceramic.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for winding a sheet of aligned parallel yarns onto a beam is described. The beam winder utilizes a circularly arced yarn spool rack that feeds each yarn with air flow to an alignment comb through associated guide tubes. The distance between each spool of yarn and the alignment comb is substantially the same for all spools of yarn, thereby equalizing the force necessary to pull them to the comb. Next, the aligned sheet of material is preshrunk using heated rollers and wound onto a beam. Multiple speed controlled stepper motors are utilized to maintain a constant low level of tension in the sheet during the shrinking process. After shrinkage, the tension level of the yarn sheet is increased as it is wrapped onto the beam. A turntable that supports two or more beams is provided to facilitate the rapid switching of beams once one beam has become full.

Abstract: A yarn texturizing system, apparatus, and methods of reducing production loss or increasing production speed in a continuous textured yarn production process are provided. The system includes a yarn supply, a yarn stuffing container to produce textured yarn periodically released therefrom, a yarn draw to draw yarn from the yarn supply to the yarn stuffing container, a yarn conveyor belt positioned downstream from the yarn stuffing container, and a yarn bundler positioned between the yarn stuffing container and the yarn conveyor belt to bundle the textured yarn prior to deposit onto the yarn conveyor belt.

Abstract: An apron and method for using the same is provided. In one embodiment, the apron includes a body covering having an exterior facing side and an interior facing side. An elastic strap is attached to the interior facing side along a first side edge of the body covering. Also, a fastener is provided that has a first portion attached to a free end of the elastic strap and a second portion attached to the interior facing side along a second side edge of the body covering.

Abstract: A vest is configured to serve as a portable lockout station, whereby maintenance workers may conveniently carry safety lockout padlocks (and their keys) and safety lockout tags from one maintenance location to another to allow them to impose a safety lockout on machinery when working on the machinery. The vest is preferably brightly colored and provided with reflective stripes so that it is readily visible to others around the maintenance location, and it includes pockets which are specially configured to complementarily fit safety lockout padlocks and tags for easy storage and access. The pockets are also formed of material which is at least partially transparent, such as mesh, and are placed on a location on the vest which is readily visible to the wearer such that the wearer can readily note when a safety lockout padlock is absent (e.g., when one has been forgotten at a prior maintenance location).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of fabricating an annular fiber structure, the method comprising the steps consisting in: providing a first fiber sheet made up of substantially unidirectional elements; forming a transverse, first annular sheet by laying the first fiber sheet in alternation in one direction and in the opposite direction between coaxial outer and inner circular rings with the sheets being held at said rings; providing a second fiber sheet made up of substantially unidirectional elements; forming a circumferential, second annular sheet by depositing the second fiber sheet in a circumferential direction between said outer and inner rings; bonding the transverse and circumferential annular sheets to each other; and driving the transverse and circumferential annular sheets in rotation about the axis of the outer and inner rings so as to perform a plurality of complete revolutions in order to obtain a thick annular fiber structure having layers made up by the transverse sheet alternating wit