Abstract: A composite laminate of relatively light to medium gauge and a method of making the laminate. The laminate comprises a hot melt type thermoplastic material and a textile woven fabric material formed of spun yarns constructed primarily of staple fibers. The thermoplastic material covers and is bonded to at least one face of the fabric and penetrates into the interstices thereof a maximum of from about 15% to about 75% but does not penetrate a substantial amount into the yarn structure itself thereby permitting an optimum amount of flexibility of the laminate. The laminates of the invention are particularly useful as conveyor belts or slings for vehicle tires.

Abstract: A textile fabric composite, particularly an industrial belt, prepared by the sequential steps of (A) encapsulating the fibers of a fabric with a polyurethane reaction mixture, (B) drying and at least partially curing said reaction mixture, (C) adhering an overlay of a flexible thermoplastic to one surface of said encapsulated fabric and (D) pressing said thermoplastic into the interstices of said encapsulated fabric under pressure and with the application of heat.