Abstract: A composite stretch fabric is disclosed that is comprised of a laminate of three layers, the center layer being comprised of a web of a nonwoven polyurethane resin with a basis weight in the range of 50-250 g/m.sup.2 and an air permeability of at least 10 cc/sec/cm.sup.2 with stretchable fabric layers adhered to each side thereof, one of which can be a nylon pile and the other of which is a double knit fabric that can be of porous, hollow fiber for sweat absorption, the composite can also be embossed.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a thermoplastic suitable for setting bandages and a solventless process for the manufacture of setting bandages therewith. The thermoplastic composition comprises a saturated linear polyester and a resin with low crystallizability and a low softening temperature. The setting bandage made according to this invention can be easily applied to injured parts of a body and the cast resulting therefrom is light, inert, waterproof, ventilative, rigid and shockproof. A method for the manufacture of said setting bandages without the use of solvents is also described in detail.

Abstract: An improved two-part material for use in surgical bandages is formed of glass fibres combined with non-glass fibres.

Abstract: A surgical immobilizing bandage and the like which are quite excellent in various properties of moldability, durability, lightness in weight, water resistance, X-ray transmittance and so forth. The surgical immobilizing bandage of the invention is composed of the main constituent of an aliphatic polyester polymer or a mixture of aliphatic polyester polymers which are synthesized from aliphatic diols and saturated dicarboxylic acids. Further, the above bandage is prepared by impregnating an elastic fabric with a composition containing the above aliphatic polyester polymers, coloring agents and fillers.