Abstract: A lightweight knit fabric, has a knit structure prepared from at least 80 wt % of one or more yarns having a hydrophobic surface containing less than 1 part hydroxyl group per 10 million parts of (co)polymer forming the one or more yarns, and articles prepared therefrom, which provide efficient moisture transport and cooling effects on a subject in contact therewith.

Abstract: A blended yarn is provided having at least one component fiber type being made of stretch broken fibers, preferably of a stretch broken high performance fiber, along with multi-end yarns containing the blended yarn, composite yarns having at least one component being the blended yarn, and articles made from the blended, multi-end or composite yarn.

Abstract: A knit fabric having a modified knit structure, having a front layer of knit fabric and a back layer of knit fabric, wherein the front layer and back layer are joined together by rows of tuck stitches formed from a yarn having no more than 3% elongation and wherein the knit fabric is puncture resistant, and optionally cut and/or abrasion resistant, and a protective garment made therefrom.

Abstract: A cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant fabric is provided having both high cut resistance and light fabric weight, preferably a cut resistance of at least 500 (as measured by ASTM-F1790-04) and a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces/square yard (OPSY), which can be prepared, if desired, by shaped knitting into a shaped fabric panel, which is used to prepare cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant garments or coverings.

Abstract: A method for coating one or more yarn components, either individually or in an assembled configuration, with a (co)polymer coating is provided involving (i) immersing the one or more yarn components, either individually or as an assembled unit of two or more of said yarn components, in a treatment bath containing a carrier medium and a (co)polymer that can be dissolved or dispersed in the carrier medium; (ii) removing the one or more yarn components from the treatment bath; and (iii) evaporating excess carrier medium from the one or more yarn components to thereby form a coating of the (co)polymer on a surface of the one or more yarn components; and the coated yarn products formed thereby.

Abstract: A blended yarn is provided having at least one component fiber type being made of stretch broken fibers, preferably of a stretch broken high performance fiber, along with multi-end yarns containing the blended yarn, composite yarns having at least one component being the blended yarn, and articles made from the blended, multi-end or composite yarn.

Abstract: A blended yarn is provided having at least one component fiber type being made of stretch broken fibers, preferably of a stretch broken high performance fiber, along with multi-end yarns containing the blended yarn, composite yarns having at least one component being the blended yarn, and articles made from the blended, multi-end or composite yarn.

Abstract: A reinforced multilayer material is provided wherein the reinforced multilayer material contains an exterior layer having an exterior side and an interior side; and a first interior layer affixed to the interior side of the exterior layer, wherein the first interior layer is made of at least a fabric formed form one or more composite yarns and is light-weight, cut and/or abrasion resistant, and permits air and water vapor to flow therethrough, protective wear made from the reinforced multilayer material and container articles having the reinforced multilayer material as a protective covering.

Abstract: A combined yarn is provided containing a metallic strand and a non-metallic strand, wherein the metallic and non-metallic strands are combined by air interlacing the filaments or fibers of the non-metallic strand at intermittent points along their length, so that the metallic strand is encased in the non-metallic strand at least at some of the intermittent points; a composite yarn incorporating the combined yarn as at least one component, and articles and/or garments made from the combined yarn or composite yarn, and methods for the production of the combined and composite yarns.

Abstract: A combined yarn is provided containing a metallic strand and a non-metallic strand, wherein the metallic and non-metallic strands are combined by air interlacing the filaments or fibers of the non-metallic strand at intermittent points along their length, so that the metallic strand is encased in the non-metallic strand at least at some of the intermittent points; a composite yarn incorporating the combined yarn as at least one component, and articles and/or garments made from the combined yarn or composite yarn, and methods for the production of the combined and composite yarns.

Abstract: A blended yarn is provided having at least one component fiber type being made of stretch broken fibers, preferably of a stretch broken high performance fiber, along with multi-end yarns containing the blended yarn, composite yarns having at least one component being the blended yarn, and articles made from the blended, multi-end or composite yarn.

Abstract: A process for effectively dyeing a composite item, such as a composite yarn, composite fabric or composite article, is provided involving the steps of immersing the composite item in a aqueous bath containing a dyeing auxiliary agent that provides a charged surface to the composite item, contacting the charged surface with a composition comprising a dye that interacts with the charged surface, reacts with the charged surface, or both, and drying the dyed composite item, and the dyed composite items obtained therefrom, as well as the use of the dyeing auxiliary agent on heretofore difficult to dye fibers, yarns, fabrics or articles such as mineral or metal fibers and products obtained therefrom.

Abstract: A heat resistant sewing thread is described having a) a core formed of at least one strand of a yarn having an elongation of at least 3%; b) at least one bottom cover wrapped around the core in a first direction at a rate sufficient to provide substantially complete coverage of the core by the bottom cover, wherein the bottom cover has an elongation of less than 1% and is made of a high-tenacity yarn; c) at least one outer cover wrapped around the at least one bottom cover, wherein the outer cover is wrapped in a second direction opposite to a direction of a cover layer on which the outer cover is directly wrapped, at a rate sufficient to provide substantially complete cover of the cover layer on which the outer cover is directly wrapped; d) at least one bonding agent; and e) a lubricant; wherein the composite heat resistant sewing thread remains intact when subjected to temperatures exceeding 1,000° C., and its use in preparing heat and/or fire resistant mattresses, pillows, items of apparel and other items.

Abstract: A process for providing antimicrobial properties to a composite item, such as a composite yarn, composite fabric or composite article, is provided involving the steps of immersing the composite item in a aqueous bath containing an organic antimicrobial agent, separating the immersed composite item from the bath and drying the separated composite item, and the antimicrobial composite items provided therefrom.

Abstract: A composite cut-resistant yarn is provided that has no high-performance fibers present and has wire only in the core, yet is comparable in cut-resistance characteristics, the yarn containing a core of at least one fiberglass strand and at least one wire strand, either parallel or twisted about one another, and at least one cover strand made from non-metallic non-high performance fiber, along with fabric made therefrom, and protective articles and garments made from the fabric.

Abstract: A cut resistant yarn suitable for wrapping with an additional yarn covering. The cut resistant support yarn includes a core including only a first cut resistant strand, a second cut resistant strand wrapped in a clockwise direction around the core, and a third cut resistant strand wrapped in a counter clockwise direction around the core. One of the second and third cut strands forms an inner covering surrounding only core, and only other of the second only and third cut resistant strands forms an outer covering surrounding the core and the inner covering.