Abstract: A laminated fabric material includes a fabric material and a substantially gas impermeable film laminated to the fabric material, the film having an inner, fabric-facing surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface includes a fluoropolymer treated surface.

Abstract: A high strength, high modulus structural fabric product and the method of manufacturing the product are disclosed. The incorporation of a specific fiber/fabric treatment coupled with a resin impregnation and coating process produces a composite material. This composite material comprises high strength and modulus fibers embedded in and linked to a matrix. The resulting fabric product is useable in the formation of seamed structures, which carry and distribute high-level loads under extreme environmental conditions.

Abstract: A high strength, high modulus structural fabric product and the method of manufacturing the product are disclosed. The incorporation of a specific fiber/fabric treatment coupled with a resin impregnation and coating process produces a composite material. This composite material comprises high strength and modulus fibers embedded in and linked to a matrix. The resulting fabric product is useable in the formation of seamed structures, which carry and distribute high-level loads under extreme environmental conditions.

Abstract: A hydrophobic insulation material includes a fibrous material having fibers with fiber surfaces, and a hydrophobic material on the fiber surfaces. An insulated fabric includes the fibrous material and a fabric, the insulation material being joined to the fabric at a plurality of discontinuous bonding points. The hydrophobic material is advantageously a fluoropolymer, and the fluoropolymer can be applied by submersing the fibers and/or the fabric attached to the fibers in a bath of hydrophobic imparting material. The resulting insulation material has excellent hydrophobic properties.

Abstract: A high strength, high modulus structural fabric product and the method of manufacturing the product are disclosed. The incorporation of a specific fiber/fabric treatment coupled with a resin impregnation and coating process produces a composite material. This composite material comprises high strength and modulus fibers embedded in and linked to a matrix. The resulting fabric product is useable in the formation of seamed structures, which carry and distribute high-level loads under extreme environmental conditions.

Abstract: A selective material deposition treatment for flexible substrate to increase the coefficient of friction between the flexible substrate and a user, or article worn by the user. The material deposition treatment may rely upon the physical properties of the deposited material, such as the area, shape, density, topology or profile of the material, upon the mechanical properties of the material, or upon combinations thereof to enhance the friction of the substrate. Methods include identifying a pattern having a plurality of elements to be applied to the panel; identifying a desired coating composition to be applied to the substrate; and selectively applying the coating to at least a user contacting side of the substrate to generally recreate the pattern thereon. Uses for articles produced according to the methods include portable mattresses, pads, cushions, tent floors, technical outerwear, friction tape and others.

Abstract: A high strength, high modulus structural fabric product and the method of manufacturing the product are disclosed. The incorporation of a specific fiber/fabric treatment coupled with a resin impregnation and coating process produces a composite material. This composite material comprises high strength and modulus fibers embedded in and linked to a matrix. The resulting fabric product is useable in the formation of seamed structures, which carry and distribute high-level loads under extreme environmental conditions.

Abstract: A water resistant slide fastener, including a pair of stringer tapes each having first and second opposed surfaces and each having a series of gripper elements positioned along edges of said first surface; and a water resistant layer on said second surfaces, wherein said water resistant layer has an adhesion to said stringer tapes of at least about 6 lb/in.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polyurethane coated fabric includes the steps of providing a fabric; providing a sheet of polyurethane film; wiping a surface of the polyurethane film with a bonding material so as to provide the polyurethane film with a bonding material wiped surface; and laminating the polyurethane film to the fabric with the bonding material wiped surface contacting the fabric so as to provide polyurethane coated fabric.