Abstract: A knitted component may include a knit element with a first surface and an opposite second surface. An inlaid yarn may extend through the knit element and between the first surface and the second surface. A secured area where the first surface and the second surface are secured together may be included, where the inlaid yarn is secured by loops forming the first surface and the second surface. A cushioning area may be included, where the cushioning area has a tubular construction such that the first surface and the second surface are separable, forming a cavity therebetween, and where the inlaid yarn extends through the cavity formed between the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract: A pillow has a knit cover with a crimped siliconized polyester fill. The pillow is sewn into a spheroid shape, which can be adorned with any desired decoration, such as forming the pillow to resemble the head of a character. The outer cover is made of a polyester derived knit matrix in which the weft of the knit matrix has been scratched and raised to produce a nap averaging 2 mm in height. The outer cover is sliver knit on a warp machine to create a unique texture and feel. After knitting, the fibrous yarn is sheared to create a velvet-like pile. The fill encased within the spheroid is 100% siliconized polyester fiber that is created by melt spinning. The fiber has been crimped at an average 9 crimps per inch. The pillow contains no more than 70 grams of fiber per one inch of diameter. This ratio provides the optimal deformation and pressure for a heightened sensory experience.

Abstract: A fastening assembly that has an item made of, or that includes, a water-soluble material; and related methods for manufacturing, or dissolving or weakening, the fastening assembly, which has at least one water-soluble portion that includes the water-soluble material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a portion of a slide fastener. The method comprises providing a first tape having a first edge; providing the first tape with a row of coupling elements along the first edge of the first tape, the coupling elements being configured to interdigitate with a further row of coupling elements. The method further comprises attaching a first layer of a fluid resistant material to the first tape, attaching an extending layer of a fluid resistant material to the first layer, the extending layer forming an extension member comprising a first overhang portion which extends beyond a second edge of the first tape opposite the first edge of the first tape. The first layer of fluid resistant material is attached to the first tape and the extending layer is attached to the first layer such that there is no fluid path through the first layer and/or extending layer to the first tape.

Abstract: There is provided a slide fastener. A pair of fastener element rows are respectively sewn to opposing tape side edge portions of a pair of fastener tapes with sewing threads. Each of the fastener element rows has a plurality of fastener elements. A slider is configured to engage and disengage the pair of fastener element rows. The pair of fastener tapes and the pair of fastener element rows are colored in different colors. The slide fastener is used such that the fastener element rows are at a back side. A width dimension of a gap between the pair of fastener tapes is set to be 10 to 25% of a width dimension of the pair of fastener element rows that are engaged with each other. The color of the fastener element rows is visible through the gap from a front side of the slide fastener.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insulated curved zipper with two zipper chains extending adjacent to one another in the longitudinal direction in a zipper plane, wherein the zipper is made curved in the zipper plane in at least one curve portion, wherein at least one fastening tape made curved in each case in the zipper plane for application to a flat element is arranged in each case in at least one curve portion on each of the zipper chains.

Abstract: A method of sewing a fastener stringer includes the steps of conveying a fastener stringer and an attached body to a sewing section of a sewing machine in a state with the fastener stringer superposed on the attached body, and arranging an element guide section in the sewing section of the sewing machine, bending a fastener tape in a direction in which a tape bent section opens, guiding the element rows to the element guide section and sewing the fastener tape to the attached body. Accordingly, the method enables a sewing line formed by a sewing thread to be disposed at a predetermined position and the fastener tape and the attached body to be easily and efficiently sewn together.

Abstract: A fastener attached product is structured such that a slide fastener is sewn to right and left attached bodies which are bent in a U-shape, and the right and left attached bodies are arranged in a tape surface side to which the element rows of the fastener tape are sewn. Further, the right and left attached bodies come into contact with the outer surfaces of right and left flanges which are arranged in a slider, and the element rows are arranged and exposed between the right and left attached bodies. As a result of this configuration, since the fastener tape is invisible from the outside by the attached body, exposing the element rows can provide the fastener attached product with different design from conventional products and eliminate problems due to degradation in the appearance and design which is caused by the exposure of the fastener tapes.

Abstract: An allergen-barrier bedding cover made of polyurethane coated cover fabric, which is waterproof yet permeable to water vapor, reduces contamination of bedding, and blocks dust mites and other allergens, and can be washable. The outer face of cover fabric is non-allergic cotton, nano fiber, or Lyocell, and the inner face of cover fabric is coated with polyurethane. The closure is formed with a zipper, of which the back is coated with polyurethane in order to seal the needle holes of the seams sewing zipper tapes and teeth together, and the gap between teeth is less than 0.01 mm to prevent dust mites from passing through it, and the width of the zipper chain is less than 4 mm. A patch coated with polyurethane is attached inwardly at the end of the zipper, where the zipper is closed, to prevent dust mites from passing through the zipper slider. The needle holes of the seams not only between cover fabrics but also between cover fabrics and zipper tapes of the closure are sealed with seam sealing tapes.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved removable cover for a duvet, comforter, or other bedding material that includes an opening along at least two adjacent sides that may further include a hidden closure mechanism running along the length of the opening, and a method for effectively arranging and enclosing the bedding material within the removable cover.

Abstract: A fluid resistant article which includes a panel portion formed of a flexible fluid resistant material having a first side surface and an opposite second side surface where the panel portion has an elongate opening formed therethrough. The article also includes a fluid resistant zipper including a zipper tape supporting a pair of first teeth and a set of second teeth that are engagable and disengagable with one another to define an opening state and a closed state. The zipper tape is secured in a substantially sealed manner to a margin area of the panel portion adjacent to the elongate opening. There is also at least one finger hold disposed proximate to one of the zipper and configured for engagement by a user's finger to assist operating the zipper.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an invisible trademark zipper comprises (1) transferring a continued yard strip printed thereon with complementary halves of a pattern facing down into a weaving machine; (2) synchronizing two zipper teeth by passing the two zipper teeth through a teeth driving device, thereafter transferring the two zipper teeth together with the continued yard strip into the weaving machine; (3) sewing the two zipper teeth on predetermined positions at two sides of a longitudinal central line of the continued yard strip near the complementary halves by using two sets of needles; (4) using a cutting device to cut the continued yard strip into two symmetric pieces along the longitudinal central line of the continued yard strip; and (5) folding the two foldable fringes of the two zipper strips. The zipper teeth are engaged with each other to completely present the pattern on the two zipper strips.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an invisible trademark zipper comprises (1) transferring a continued yard strip printed thereon with complementary halves of a pattern facing down into a weaving machine; (2) synchronizing two zipper teeth by passing the two zipper teeth through a teeth driving device, thereafter transferring the two zipper teeth together with the continued yard strip into the weaving machine; (3) sewing the two zipper teeth on predetermined positions at two sides of a longitudinal central line of the continued yard strip near the complementary halves by using two sets of needles; (4) using a cutting device to cut the continued yard strip into two symmetric pieces along the longitudinal central line of the continued yard strip; and (5) folding the two foldable fringes of the two zipper strips. The zipper teeth are engaged with each other to completely present the pattern on the two zipper strips.

Abstract: A method of manufacture for a boot for providing improved accessibility in the wearing of boots for the physically impaired. The method of manufacture includes providing a quantity of leather for making individual portions of a boot; providing a quantity of thread for stitching portions together; providing a plurality of patterns; positioning each one of the plurality of pattern on a surface of the quantity of leather such that each pattern covers a unique area of the quantity of leather; tracing an outline of each one of the plurality of patterns onto the surface of the quantity of leather; cutting along each outline; coupling each individual portion to adjacent portions to form the boot; attaching a closing device to the boot for coupling the boot to a foot of a user; and finishing the boot to improve durability of the boot as well as aesthetic appearance of the boot.

Abstract: Method and device for manufacturing string core-free invisible zipper. Without string core, the molded zipper racks are separately and directly loosely reversely fed into the needle seat of the machine. The fabric belts are at the same time fed into the needle seat for sewing the zipper racks thereon. Prior to feeding the racks into the needle seat, it is not necessary to use a rack separating bar to forcedly stretch open the two racks. Accordingly, the zipper racks are prevented from being tensioned and deformed or curled and the pitch will be unified. The slider can more smoothly slide without being obstructed. The teeth of the racks can more firmly mesh with each other.

Abstract: Method and device for manufacturing string core-free invisible zipper. Without string core, the molded zipper racks are separately and directly loosely reversely fed into the needle seat of the machine. The fabric belts are at the same time fed into the needle seat for sewing the zipper racks thereon. Prior to feeding the racks into the needle seat, it is no more necessary to use a rack separating bar to forcedly stretch open the two racks. Accordingly, the zipper racks are prevented from being tensioned and deformed or curled and the pitch will be unified. The slider can be more smoothly slided without being obstructed. The teeth of the racks can more firmly mesh with each other.