Abstract: A garment includes a breathable composite fabric between outer and inner fabric layers. The breathable composite fabric comprises two nanofiber web layers and a porous fluid drainage layer disposed therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention relates to meta- and para-aramid pulp for use as reinforcement material in products such as seals and friction materials. The pulp comprises (a) fibril free meta-aramid particles, (b) irregularly shaped, para-aramid fibrous structures, and (c) water, whereby the para-aramid fibrous structures contact and are wrapped partially around at least some of the meta-aramid particles. The invention further relates to processes for making such aramid pulp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to meta- and para-aramid pulp for use as reinforcement material in products such as seals and friction materials. The pulp comprises (a) fibril free meta-aramid particles, (b) irregularly shaped, para-aramid fibrous structures, and (c) water, whereby the para-aramid fibrous structures contact and are wrapped partially around at least some of the meta-aramid particles. The invention further relates to processes for making such aramid pulp.

Abstract: A garment containing a breathable laminate that is optionally bonded to an outer layer fabric and an optional inner layer fabric. The breathable laminate is constructed from a microporous membrane situated in a face to face relationship with a nanoweb and optionally bonded thereto.

Abstract: A water resistant garment is disclosed having regions of high MVTR while maintaining water resistance. The garment has a fabric layer adjacent one major surface of a nanofiber layer. The surface of the nanofibers are coated with a coating containing a fluorocarbon polymeric moiety and a resin binder or extender which is soluble in water and/or other solvents. The coated nanofiber layer has a contact angle of greater than 145°. The garment optionally includes a second fabric layer adjacent the other major surface of the nanofiber layer. The garment has regions having a Frazier air permeability of between about 0.5 m3/min/m2 and about 8 m3/min/m2, an MVTR of greater than about 500 g/m2/day and a hydrostatic head of at least about 50 cmwc.

Abstract: A composite wind barrier fabric having the ability to maintain a high MVTR while controlling air permeability. The fabric has a nanofiber layer optionally welded to, and in a face-to-face relationship with, a fabric layer. Optionally a second fabric layer is welded adjacent to and in a face-to-face relationship with the nanofiber layer and on the opposite side of the nanofiber layer to the first fabric layer. The fabric has a Frazier air permeability of between about 1.2 m3/m2/min and about 7.6 m3/m2/min, and an MVTR per ASTM E-96B method of greater than about 500 g/m2/day. The nanofiber layer is dyed over at least a portion or all of its surface or both.

Abstract: A composite wind barrier fabric having the ability to maintain a high MVTR while controlling air permeability. The fabric has a nanofiber layer optionally welded to, and in a face-to-face relationship with, a fabric layer. Optionally a second fabric layer is welded adjacent to and in a face-to-face relationship with the nanofiber layer and on the opposite side of the nanofiber layer to the first fabric layer. The fabric has a Frazier air permeability of no greater than about 25 cfm/ft2, and an MVTR per ASTM E-96B method of greater than about 500 g/m2/day. The nanofiber layer is welded to the fabric layer over a portion of its surface.

Abstract: A water resistant garment having regions of high MVTR while maintaining water resistance. The garment has a nanofiber layer bonded to, and in a face-to-face relationship with, a fabric layer. Optionally a second fabric layer is bonded adjacent to and in a face-to-face relationship with the nanofiber layer and on the opposite side of the nanofiber layer to the first fabric layer. The garment has regions having a Frazier air permeability of no greater than about 25 cfm/ft2, an MVTR per ASTM E-96B method of greater than about 500 g/m2/day and a hydrohead of at least about 50 cmwc.

Abstract: The invention provides batter-like compositions including flour or flour replacement ingredient, sweetener, a fat source, a chemical leavening system, and a setting agent. The resulting batter-like compositions are capable of being formed into discrete product pieces (such as pucks), and maintaining the discrete product form throughout storage and handling of the batter-like composition prior to baking. The invention further provides methods of preparing batter-like compositions having a discrete form, and methods of using such batter-like compositions to provide baked goods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acrylic and para-aramid pulp for use as reinforcement material in products such as seals and friction materials. The pulp comprises (a) irregularly shaped, acrylic fibrous structures, (b) irregularly shaped, para-aramid fibrous structures, and (c) water, whereby acrylic fibrils and/or stalks are substantially entangled with para-aramid fibrils and/or stalks. The invention further relates to processes for making such acrylic and aramid pulp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cellulosic and para-aramid pulp for use as reinforcement material in products such as seals and friction materials. The pulp comprises (a) irregularly shaped, cellulosic fibrous structures, (b) irregularly shaped, para-aramid fibrous structures, and (c) water, whereby cellulosic fibrils and/or stalks are substantially entangled with para-aramid fibrils and/or stalks. The invention further relates to processes for making such cellulosic and aramid pulp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to meta- and para-aramid pulp for use as reinforcement material in products such as seals and friction materials. The pulp comprises (a) fibril free meta-aramid particles, (b) irregularly shaped, para-aramid fibrous structures, and (c) water, whereby the para-aramid fibrous structures contact and are wrapped partially around at least some of the meta-aramid particles. The invention further relates to processes for making such aramid pulp.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to both an apparatus, a test form and a method for evaluating sock-drop. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus able to simulate particular forces exerted by human movements, a test form resembling a human leg as well as a method for testing sock-drop so that properties such as compression and comfort can be balanced.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to both an apparatus, a test form and a method for evaluating sock-drop. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus able to simulate particular forces exerted by human movements, a test form resembling a human leg as well as a method for testing sock-drop so that properties such as compression and comfort can be balanced.