Abstract: A preformed insulation mat is provided for use between the inner and outer end cone housing of a pollution control device. The preformed insulation includes a frustum-shaped mat. The mat is formed of primarily heat moldable, silica based glass fibers containing Al2O3 and is molded at a selected temperature and for a selected time duration to heat set the fibers, whereby the frustum-shaped mat is seamless and self-supporting, requiring no shape no shape retaining elements or chemical binders.

Abstract: A preformed insulation mat is provided for use between the inner and outer end cone housing of a pollution control device. The preformed insulation includes a frustum-shaped mat. The mat comprises primarily heat moldable, silica based glass fibers containing Al2O3 and is molded at a selected temperature and for a selected time duration to heat set the fibers, whereby the frustum-shaped mat is seamless and self-supporting, requiring no shape retaining elements or chemical binders.

Abstract: A pad for protecting at least a portion of the human body against injury including at least three hybrid fabric layers, each hybrid fabric layer comprising at least one high strength fiber having a tensile modulus of at least about 160 grams/denier and a tenacity of at least about 7 grams/denier and at least one ground fiber, wherein the hybrid fabric layer has a construction selected from the group consisting of a weft knit of the high strength fiber and the ground fiber, a warp knit of the high strength fiber and the ground fiber, an inserted warp knit wherein the high strength fiber is inserted into a warp knit of the ground fiber, and a stitchbonded knit.