Abstract: A knit fabric suitable as a reinforcement for tubular elastomeric articles or a fiber-reinforced composite structure wherein (i) the fabric comprises a plurality of first filamentary yarns (first yarns) having a tenacity of 2.5-56 g/dtex and a linear density of 222-10000 dtex that form the loops of the knit of the fabric, (ii) the fabric further comprises at least one second filamentary yarn having a tenacity of 2.5-56 g/dtex and a linear density of 222-10000 dtex that, within a course of the fabric, passes in a helical direction in front of all first yarns in that course and is intertwined with at least some of the first yarns in an adjacent course, and (iii) within a course of the fabric, the length of second reinforcement yarn to the length of first yarn is in the ratio of from 1.0:1.72 to 1.0:6.0.

Abstract: A hybrid cord comprises (i) a first yarn, without initial S or Z twist, of continuous polymeric filaments forming the core of the cord, the yarn being a non-bulked yarn, (ii) a second yarn, without initial S or Z twist, of continuous polymeric filaments, the second yarn being a bulked yarn that is wrapped around the first yarn, wherein (a) the second yarn is wrapped around the first yarn at an angle of from 5 to 40 degrees, (b) the second yarn has a length that is from 4 to 35 percent longer than that of the first yarn, and (c) the hybrid cord is unbalanced and has an S or Z twist.

Abstract: A knit fabric suitable as a reinforcement for tubular elastomeric articles or a fiber-reinforced composite structure wherein (i) the fabric comprises a plurality of first filamentary yarns (first yarns) having a tenacity of 2.5-56 g/dtex and a linear density of 222-10000 dtex that form the loops of the knit of the fabric, (ii) the fabric further comprises at least one second filamentary yarn having a tenacity of 2.5-56 g/dtex and a linear density of 222-10000 dtex that, within a course of the fabric, passes in a helical direction in front of all is first yarns in that course and is intertwined with at least some of the first yarns in an adjacent course, and (iii) within a course of the fabric, the length of first reinforcement yarn to the length of second yarn is in the ratio of from 1.0:1.72 to 1.0:6.0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid composition that is a mixture of at least one natural triglyceride and at least one fatty acid ester different from triglycerides, wherein the fatty acids are derived from at least one vegetable oil or another equivalent natural resource.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fibrous cord comprising yarns twisted together wherein the cord has a twist multiplier of from 5.0 to 12.0, and comprises a blend of aromatic polyamide or aromatic copolyamide yarns and polyester yarns. The invention further pertains to a composite layer comprising an elastomer and a fabric wherein the fabric comprises from about 25 to 60 weight percent of the total composite layer, and comprises a plurality of inventive cords.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid composition that is a mixture of at least one natural triglyceride and at least one fatty acid ester different from triglycerides, wherein the fatty acids are derived from at least one vegetable oil or another equivalent natural resource.

Abstract: The invention provides yarns made of filaments of different average diameters, having excellent cut-resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides yarns made of filaments of different average diameters, having excellent cut-resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fibrous structure comprising at least one non composite para-aramid strand and at least one elastic nylon-based strand which are maintained parallel to each other, the non composite para-aramid strand being present in the structure in an amount ranging from about 20% to 99.9% by weight, relative to the weight of the structure. The invention also relates to a process to manufacture such structure and to high cut and abrasion resistant protective clothing made of this structure like gloves, aprons and sleeves.