Abstract: The present invention is directed to a woven fabric having the modified crowsfoot weave pattern shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. The present invention is directed to a woven fabric comprising about 65 wt % fiberglass yarn and about 35 wt % bamboo yarn, the woven fabric (1) being about 15.0 ounces per square yard (OSY); (2) having a thread count of about 760; and (3) having the modified crowsfoot weave pattern shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. Additional ingredients may also be added to the woven fabrics of the invention to enhance the hemostatic properties.

Abstract: Articles and methods for forming splints for body parts of an animal are disclosed. A splint includes a splint core formed of one or more layers of knit fabric impregnated with a water-curable hardenable resin. The opposite faces of the splint core are covered by nonwoven fibrous fabric covers which bond to the core by contact with the resin. A securement member or strap is partially or completely encircled about the splint, and flexible hooks on the strap grasp the fabric covers to hold the splint on the body part being treated. For a small animal, the splint core is a die-cut article having notches in its side edges which permit the core to be bent to form a foot-supporting platform without substantial bunching at the side edges.

Abstract: The invention is directed to orthopedic casting tapes including the combination of a knit tape and a hardenable liquid resin coated onto the knit tape. The knit tape includes alternating thick and thin portions extending transversely across the tape. Such casting tapes have been found to be capable of improving cast strength.

Abstract: The invention is directed to orthopedic casting tapes including an open mesh fibrous tape coated with a hardenable liquid resin, preferably a water activatable resin, that permits shaping and curing of the tape to provide a hardened cast. The fibrous tape is a knit tape is formed primarily or entirely of unbulked, continuous polymeric filaments and elastic filaments. A plurality of continuous filament courses extend generally transverse to the plurality of wales and are present in the fibrous tape in an amount of at least 15 courses per linear inch of tape, measured in a relaxed state. The wales are present in the fibrous tape in an amount sufficient to provide at least about 275 openings per square inch. The casting tape has an extensibility of at least about 5 percent. The orthopedic casting tapes of the invention cure rapidly despite their fine mesh/high mesh content structure and normally are set within 3-5 minutes following application.

Abstract: A seating structure comprising a warp knit fabric attached to a frame, the fabric comprising at least one restraining cord adjacent each selvage of the fabric and elastomeric monofilament perpendicular to each restraining cord, the elastomeric monofilament being located along the full width of the fabric in the weft direction and substantially continuous from course to course, the structure being characterized by excellent long-term wear and seating comfort, particularly for automotive applications.