Abstract: A stitched multi-layer fabric including a face layer, a barrier layer disposed over the face layer, where the barrier layer is configured to inhibit fluid flow, a batting layer disposed over the barrier layer, a first yarn disposed over the batting layer, and a second yarn securing the first yarn to the batting layer, securing the face layer, the barrier layer, and the batting layer together, and forming stitch holes in the barrier layer. A melted portion of the barrier layer fills a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer.

Abstract: A stitched multi-layer fabric including an interior layer, a batting layer disposed over the interior layer, the batting layer configured to provide insulation, a barrier layer disposed over the batting layer, the barrier layer configured to inhibit fluid flow, a yarn stitched through and securing together the interior layer, the batting layer, and the barrier layer, the yarn forming stitch holes in the barrier layer, and a face layer disposed over the barrier layer, a melted portion of the barrier layer bonding the face layer and the barrier layer together and filling a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer.

Abstract: A stitched multi-layer fabric including a face layer, a barrier layer disposed over the face layer, where the barrier layer is configured to inhibit fluid flow, a batting layer disposed over the barrier layer, a first yarn disposed over the batting layer, and a second yarn securing the first yarn to the batting layer, securing the face layer, the barrier layer, and the batting layer together, and forming stitch holes in the barrier layer. A melted portion of the barrier layer fills a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer.

Abstract: A stitched multi-layer fabric including a face layer, a barrier layer disposed over the face layer, where the barrier layer is configured to inhibit fluid flow, a batting layer disposed over the barrier layer, a first yarn disposed over the batting layer, and a second yarn securing the first yarn to the batting layer, securing the face layer, the barrier layer, and the batting layer together, and forming stitch holes in the barrier layer. A melted portion of the barrier layer fills a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer.

Abstract: A stitched multi-layer fabric including an interior layer, a batting layer disposed over the interior layer, the batting layer configured to provide insulation, a barrier layer disposed over the batting layer, the barrier layer configured to inhibit fluid flow, a yarn stitched through and securing together the interior layer, the batting layer, and the barrier layer, the yarn forming stitch holes in the barrier layer, and a face layer disposed over the barrier layer, a melted portion of the barrier layer bonding the face layer and the barrier layer together and filling a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer.

Abstract: A stitched fabric including an interior layer, a barrier layer disposed over the interior layer, the barrier layer configured to inhibit fluid flow, a batting layer disposed over the barrier layer, the batting layer configured to provide insulation, a yarn stitched through and securing together the interior layer, the barrier layer, and the batting layer, the yarn forming stitch holes in the barrier layer, and a face layer disposed over the barrier layer, a melted portion of the barrier layer bonding the face layer and the barrier layer together and filling a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer.

Abstract: A stitched multi-layer fabric including a face layer, a barrier layer disposed over the face layer, where the barrier layer is configured to inhibit fluid flow, a batting layer disposed over the barrier layer, a first yarn disposed over the batting layer, and a second yarn securing the first yarn to the batting layer, securing the face layer, the barrier layer, and the batting layer together, and forming stitch holes in the barrier layer. A melted portion of the barrier layer fills a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer.

Abstract: Methods of forming a stitched multi-layer fabric are provided. An embodiment method includes stitching an interior layer to a barrier layer, the interior layer comprising a first non-waterproof fabric and the barrier layer configured to inhibit fluid flow, disposing a face layer over the barrier layer without contacting the interior layer, the face layer comprising a second non-waterproof fabric, and melting a portion of the barrier layer to bond the face layer to the barrier layer and to fill stitch holes formed in the barrier layer during the stitching.

Abstract: A stitched fabric including a barrier layer configured to inhibit fluid flow and a yarn stitched through and forming stitch holes in the barrier layer. The yarn and the barrier layer are free from contact by another layer on either side of the barrier layer. As such, the stitched fabric may be employed as a wearable fabric for a garment without the need for, for example, a separate face layer and a separate interior layer.

Abstract: A stitched fabric including an interior layer, a barrier layer disposed over the interior layer, the barrier layer configured to inhibit fluid flow, a batting layer disposed over the barrier layer, the batting layer configured to provide insulation, a yarn stitched through and securing together the interior layer, the barrier layer, and the batting layer, the yarn forming stitch holes in the barrier layer, and a face layer disposed over the barrier layer, a melted portion of the barrier layer bonding the face layer and the barrier layer together and filling a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer.

Abstract: Methods of forming a stitched multi-layer fabric are provided. An embodiment method includes stitching an interior layer to a barrier layer, the interior layer comprising a first non-waterproof fabric and the barrier layer configured to inhibit fluid flow, disposing a face layer over the barrier layer without contacting the interior layer, the face layer comprising a second non-waterproof fabric, and melting a portion of the barrier layer to bond the face layer to the barrier layer and to fill stitch holes formed in the barrier layer during the stitching.

Abstract: A stitched multi-layer fabric is provided. The fabric includes an interior layer, a barrier layer, a yarn, and a face layer. The barrier layer is disposed over the interior layer and is configured to inhibit fluid flow. The yarn is stitched through the interior layer and the barrier layer. The yarn secures the interior layer to the barrier layer and forms stitch holes in the barrier layer. The face layer is disposed over the barrier layer. A melted portion of the barrier layer bonds the face layer and the barrier layer together and fills a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer.

Abstract: A multi-direction stretch fabric includes a warp formed from first wrapped elastic fibers (e.g., nylon wrapped spandex) and a weft formed from a non-stretch fiber (e.g., wool) interlaced through the warp in a repeating half basket pattern alternating with a second wrapped elastic fiber (e.g., nylon wrapped spandex) interlaced through the warp in a repeating plain weave pattern.

Abstract: A stitched multi-layer fabric is provided. The fabric includes an interior layer, a barrier layer, a yarn, and a face layer. The barrier layer is disposed over the interior layer and is configured to inhibit fluid flow. The yarn is stitched through the interior layer and the barrier layer. The yarn secures the interior layer to the barrier layer and forms stitch holes in the barrier layer. The face layer is disposed over the barrier layer. A melted portion of the barrier layer bonds the face layer and the barrier layer together and fills a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer.

Abstract: A stitched fabric including a barrier layer configured to inhibit fluid flow and a yarn stitched through and forming stitch holes in the barrier layer. The yarn and the barrier layer are free from contact by another layer on either side of the barrier layer. As such, the stitched fabric may be employed as a wearable fabric for a garment without the need for, for example, a separate face layer and a separate interior layer.