Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide effective technique for a higher cleaning effect and higher operability of a cleaning element. Representative cleaning element includes a fusion bonded part having a curved portion to project to the holding space.

Abstract: A cleaning swab comprising a handle which is provided at at least one end thereof with a thickened portion consisting of absorption material, wherein the handle includes a recess near the end provided with the thickened portion, with the absorption material covering the front edge of the recess, leaving the entrance to the recess open, wherein the handle comprises at least two handle segments, and wherein the handle segment that faces towards the thickened portion deforms more easily than the handle segment that faces away from the thickened portion.

Abstract: A powder applicator includes first and second sheets of flexible material, each sheet having a circular configuration with an external perimeter and having a porous section. The powder applicator also includes an absorbent disc having a predetermined amount of powder. The first sheet external perimeter is coupled to the second sheet external perimeter and the absorbent disc is sandwiched between the first and second sheets.

Abstract: A wet mop head assembly for use with a mop handle is disclosed. The mop head includes a laminate mop substrate having a first layer of scrubbing material, a second layer of scrubbing material and an absorbent foam layer sandwiched between the scrubbing material layers. At least one bond is present to join the scrubbing and absorbent foam layers together.

Abstract: A toga towel and method for donning the same. The toga towel comprises a large piece of flexible sheet material that has an opening cut in an upper quadrant. The toga towel is wrapped around the torso of the wearer and the opening is used in a variety of ways to aid in securing the towel to the wearer.

Abstract: A wet cleaning sheet 1 has a liquid retentive sheet 12 made of a fibrous material or a cellular material and impregnated with a predetermined amount of a detergent, etc., a liquid impermeable sheet 11 disposed on one side of the liquid retentive sheet 12, and a liquid gradual-releasing sheet made of a fibrous material and less air permeable than the liquid retentive sheet 12 disposed on the other side of the liquid retentive sheet 12. The liquid impermeable sheet 11 has a bag shape with openings 13 on one side thereof. The liquid retentive sheet is held in the bag and releases the detergent, etc. through the openings 13. The liquid gradual-releasing sheet has an air permeability of 0.05 to 6 m/kPa·s thereby to control the gradual release of the detergent, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates a cleaning implement for cleaning hard surfaces, comprising a handle connected to a mop head which is at least partially deformable, the mop head having a leading edge connected to a trailing edge, wherein the mop head comprises a first cavity, said first cavity extending from the leading edge towards the trailing edge, said first cavity forming an opening only adjacent the leading edge when said mop head is in contact with a hard surface to be cleaned, said opening having a width of between about 50% and about 100% of the entire length of the leading edge. The present invention further relates to a cleaning system for cleaning hard surfaces, comprising the cleaning implement, and a cleaning sheet removably attached to the mop head of said cleaning implement. The present invention further relates to a method of cleaning a hard surface comprising the step of wiping the surface with the cleaning system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a diaper, diaper pad insert and/or a diaper wipe with active ingredients integrated therein, including ointments for treating diaper rash, baby oils and lotions for treating dry skin, and/or powder treatments for absorbing moisture, including baby powder, corn starch powders and the like. In a first embodiment, the invention provides a diaper having a active ingredients integrated therein comprising a skin-contact surface appointed for contact with an infant's bottom, at least one inner absorption layer, an outer most layer, and a active ingredients segment. The active ingredient segment includes active ingredients associated therewith and is adapted for contact and direct delivery to the infant's bottom when the diaper is placed on and worn by the infant. The active ingredient may be applied as a coating or integrate as fine particles within the skin-contact surface.

Abstract: A towel specifically designed for cleaning vehicles and other surfaces without the use of soap or other cleaning agents is formed of a combination of microfiber material and chamois material and comprises a first relatively thicker portion formed primarily of an underlying layer of material and an outer layer of microfiber material that is folded over and attached to both faces of the underlying layer of material; and a second relatively thinner portion formed primarily of chamois material.

Abstract: A cleaning implement 1 including a cleaning article 10 having a pocket 15 and a holder 20 adapted to be inserted into the pocket 15 to hold the cleaning article 10. The pocket 15 of the cleaning article 10 has a counter bumping portion 18 in the middle between the inlet opening at one end and the opposing end thereof. The holder 20 includes a handle 21, an insertion portion 22 extending from one end of the handle 21, and a retaining means 24 for retaining the vicinity of the inlet opening of the cleaning article 10. The insertion portion 22 has a bumping portion 23 that allows the insertion portion 22 to be inserted into the pocket 15 with no substantial obstruction until it reaches a bumping position where it bumps against the counter bumping portion 18 and then restricts further insertion beyond the bumping position.

Abstract: A cleaning tool comprises a soft, flexible body. A resilient backbone is located inside of the flexible body. The backbone may be insert molded in the body. The backbone may be formed of a plurality of branches where the branches extend from a center core to the edge of the body. The backbone may be formed with an arched shape in its undeformed state such that the body has an arched shape in its undeformed state and a cleaning surface of the body has a concave shape such that pressure may be applied to the body opposite the cleaning surface to flatten out the body. The body may have a first straight edge and an opposite convex edge where the concave edge may terminate at a corner having an acute included angle. The backbone may be pivotably connected to a handle.

Abstract: A cleaning tool, which in some instances may be a mop, for use in cleaning a surface is provided. The cleaning tool includes a frame and a primary cleaning member that is carried by the frame. The primary cleaning member is configured for removing generally smaller size particles from the surface that is cleaned. A secondary cleaning member is included and is also carried by the frame. The secondary cleaning member is configured for removing generally larger size particles from the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A cleaning stick includes a stick, which has two bulb-like mounting portions at the two opposite ends thereof and a plurality of barbed portions protruded from the periphery adjacent to the bulb-like mounting portions, and two cap-like cleaning tips respectively detachably capped on the bulb-like mounting portions of the stick, each cap-like cleaning tip having a plurality of mounting grooves located on the rear neck thereof and respectively fastened to the barbed portions of the stick.

Abstract: A cleaning pad is provided that is disposable into a toilet after cleaning. Also provided is a laminated body of cleaning pads, and a cleaning tool that holds the cleaning pad or the laminated body of cleaning pads. A cleaning pad is formed in such a manner that an intermediate layer containing water-degradable pulp is interposed between two layers of water-degradable nonwoven fabric or water-soluble pulp paper, and the cleaning pad comprises a cleaning composition. A laminated body of cleaning pads is provided by forming cleaning pads in layers, and a cleaning tool holds the cleaning pad or the laminated body of cleaning pads.

Abstract: A disposable sanitation device for cleaning an anal region is disclosed. The device includes a double ended band and a quantity of wiping paper wrapped around a section of the band. The band is held at each end and moved across the anal region, thereby removing any fecal matter from the anal region. The device can also include a bag of sufficient size to contain the sanitation device when the device is not in use.

Abstract: A cleaner capable of more effectively collecting dirt or dust on a complex-shaped surface or in fine portions including corner sections. The cleaner has a cleaner body (2) and a fringe band (13). The cleaner body (2) is formed by superposing and fusion-bonding tongue-like sheet bodies (7, 8) together. The sheet bodies (7, 8) have peripheral edge sections forming a curvilinear outline, and the fusion-bonding is made at this peripheral edge sections. The fringe belt (13) is fusion-bonded to a surface section of the sheet body (7) of the cleaner body (2). An insertion section (20) from which a hand as a supporting body can be inserted is formed in the cleaner body (2), and a space section (21) is formed toward the bottom of the gap between the superposed sheet bodies (7,8). The fringe belt (13) is convexly curved in the direction from the insertion section (20) to the bottom of the space section (21).

Abstract: A thermal storage bare surface cleaner comprises a cleaning implement wrapped over a cleaning head and positioned between the cleaning head and the surface to be cleaned. The cleaning head comprises a thermal storage body for absorbing heat and releasing the heat over an extended period of time. The released heat warms the cleaning implement and enhances the cleaning performance thereof. The cleaning head be removably mounted to an upright handle for cleaning bare floors.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a portion of material comprises identifying a portion of material requiring cleaning. The method places a first absorbent pad on the identified portion. The first absorbent pad comprises a super-absorbent material and a liquid-resistant backing. The method places a first weight on top of the first absorbent pad. The method allows a period of time to elapse. The method removes the first weight and the first absorbent pad from the identified portion. In an additional embodiment, the method further comprises spraying neutralizer on the identified portion. The method places a second absorbent pad on the identified portion. The second absorbent pad comprises a super-absorbent material and a liquid-resistant backing. The method places a second weight on top of the second absorbent pad. The method allows a period of time to elapse. The method removes the second weight and the second absorbent pad from the identified portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a poufable product that is capable of being converted into a pouf product. The poufable product is comprised of at least one flat ply of flexible sheet material having at least one side edge and at least one cord. The cord engages at least one ply of the flexible sheet material such that the flexible sheet material is capable of bunching on or about the cord.

Abstract: A mop accessory comprises a releasably attachable device which is fitted over an existing mophead and upon which is releasably attached a scrubber element. This has as an advantage that different types or grades of scrubbing pads can be quickly installed. Also, it means that the entire device can be easily removed from a mophead that needs to be changed. In this manner, only one such device is required even if one has several mopheads.

Abstract: A cloth accessory includes a cover member of a soft and flexible material, which forms an enclosure having an opening therein. An insert is configured to fit within the cover member and hold the opening of the cover member in an open position with a substantially constant size and shape. A cloth is coupled to the cover member and has a first and second configuration. The cloth is retracted substantially into the cover member for storage in the first configuration. In the second configuration the cloth is extended through the insert and the opening of the cover member, and substantially out of the cover member for use while remaining coupled to the cover member. An associated method for cleaning or treating a device includes providing a cloth accessory, orienting the cloth into the second configuration and contacting a device with the cloth to clean or treat the device.

Abstract: Handheld dust removal devices that selectively utilize vacuum pressure are disclosed. Preferably, each device includes a small lightweight handle that houses a vacuum assembly having an electric motor and a battery. The device further includes a duster assembly with elongate fiber strands that have elongate voids extending therethrough or thereinto. The vacuum source can be fluidly connected to and draw a vacuum airflow through the duster assembly, for example, through and/or around the fiber strands. In such configuration, the elongate voids of the fiber strands can at least partially direct or influence the travel path of dust, debris, and/or other particulates that are entrained in a vacuum airflow. Some implementations further include an auxiliary vacuum inlet that is adapted and configured for drawing large particles such as crumbs, hair, and others thereinto. The auxiliary vacuum port can be displaced from the duster assembly, e.g., mounted to the handle or elsewhere.

Abstract: A cleaning tool comprises a cleaning body in which non-woven fabrics and fiber bundles are laminated onto each other. In the cleaning body, the fiber bundles disposed on the outer surface of a cylindrical part in which the holding part of a holder is stored include fiber extending areas in which a plurality of fibers extend parallel with each other in a predetermined direction. These fiber extending areas form a second cleaning portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a towel including a pouch provided integrally with a cover unit selectively closing an opening formed at one side thereof, and a towel body kept in the pouch and selectively taken out of the pouch so as to be used. Since the towel body kept in the pouch is selectively taken out of the pouch so as to be used, the towel does not obstruct outdoor activities, and is handy to carry about and keep.

Abstract: A cleaner is disclosed, by which a floorcloth is attached to a correct position on a bottom of the cleaner, and by which a floorcloth can be attached to a correct position without turning a cleaner body upside down, thereby preventing a hazardous condition. The present invention includes a body configured as a cleaner head, an electric magnet provided adjacent to one side of a bottom of the body to generate a magnetic field during application of an electrical signal, and a floorcloth having a conductive body provided at a position opposing the electric magnet.

Abstract: There is provided a water-disintegratable cleaner which is light in weight because of its being free from water, does not require a fungicide or a bactericide because of no risk of mold, is excellent in cleaning performance, compared to conventional wet disintegratable cleaners, and can be flushed down a toilet or the like. A sheet-like water-disintegratable cleaner having a total basis weight of 10 to 250 g/m2 in which a web layer (ii) having a basis weight of 5 to 200 g/m2 produced by an air-laid process, which comprises 100 to 5% by weight of a powdery organic acid (a) having a hydroxyl group and a melting point of 70 to 160° C. and 0 to 95% by weight of cellulosic pulp (b) (with the proviso that (a)+(b)=100% by weight) as main components, is laminated on water-disintegratable paper (i) having a basis weight of 5 to 25 g/m2 comprising cellulosic pulp as a main component, and the same water-disintegratable paper (iii) as the above (i) is further laminated on the web layer (ii) as needed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning sheet which has low frictional resistance to an object to be cleaned and is effective in removing various types of dirt and dust when used in a liquid retaining state. The cleaning sheet to be supported by a support member of a holder includes a first cleaning region containing a liquid retaining member and second cleaning regions where fibrous wiper portions consisting essentially of synthetic resin fibers are exposed externally. When used for cleaning with the liquid retaining member being impregnated with liquid, the first cleaning region can effect cleaning in a wet state, while the fibrous wiper portions can be kept in a nearly dry state so as to be effective in collecting lint, hair and the like.

Abstract: A waved mesh tube including multiple parallel first strings spirally extending in a first direction and multiple parallel second strings spirally extending in a second direction. The second strings are laid on the first strings. The mesh tube has continuous circles of waved bending sections arranged along an axis of the mesh tube. The mesh tube is formed with the bending sections so that the wall of the mesh tube has multiple wave crests and wave troughs adjoining each other. The wave troughs define an inner diameter of the mesh tube, while the wave crests define an outer diameter of the mesh tube. Each of the wave crests and the wave troughs has an acute angle. A difference between the inner diameter and the outer diameter is a thickness of the wall of the mesh tube. The wall of the mesh tube is waved and solid and has higher rigidity.

Abstract: A personal sanitation system for institutions (e.g., travel plazas, restaurants, retailers, hospitals, universities, hotels, schools, workplaces, other) and individuals that includes the ability to sanitize and protect self from spreading germs, infection and disease in public restrooms where individuals are in direct contact with shared toilet seats and other fixtures that must be touched to operate, by providing in-bathroom stall (or on wall, in case of urinals where no stall is available), flushable, cleaner-infused towels to wipe the toilet seat prior to sitting, and to wipe own hands with second towel prior to touching handle or button to flush the toilet, prior to touching door handle to exit the stall and prior to touching soap, water and paper towel dispenser handles. Towels may be dispensed via an institutional mounted holder method or a personal portable method by individuals for use in any shared restroom environment.

Abstract: A golf towel is provided which includes a single, composite towel article having a top end, bottom end and consists of a first inner sheet, a second outer sheet and a third sheet between the first inner and second outer sheets. The three sheets are bound together to form the single composite towel article. The towel article is folded in half to form a fold line and bound along the fold line so as to form a pair or towel flaps having facing interior sheeting surfaces of the first inner sheet, external sheeting surfaces of the second outer sheet, and a gap open at the bottom end of the towel article. The first inner sheet comprises bamboo.

Abstract: A towel easily wrapped and fixed about a body of a wearer, the towel having a substantially planer rectangular main body and at least one opening in the main body configured for securing the towel to the body of the wearer.

Abstract: A cleaning implement is provided for cleaning surfaces with a cleaning substrate. The cleaning implement includes a handle connected via a universal joint to a mop head. The mop head includes a bumper pad, which is made of a deformable and nonabsorbent material. The bumper pad can be deformed in the Z direction and within the X-Y plane. The cleaning implement can also include a motor for causing a portion of the mop head to move relative to the handle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning cloth, in which a large number of parallel ridge regions are formed at predetermined intervals in a nonwoven cloth made of synthetic resin fibers each having a small diameter so that the fibers protrude by needle punching means. This makes it possible for edges of a large number of ridge regions arranged in parallel to each other to function as cleaning edges to clean a surface of an article to be cleaned effectively. Further, since the ridge regions have the predetermined width, an appropriate strength of the ridge regions can be secured to restrain the quantity of compressive deformation of the edge parts by a frictional force during cleaning. Thus, a high cleaning performance can be exhibited.

Abstract: A toilet bowl cleaning tool comprising a hollow curved elongated outer member with a handle at the proximal end and a head at the distal end, an inner member and a disposable swab that attaches to the head. The inner member moves linearly inside the outer member, controlled by a button that protrudes through a longitudinal slot in the top of the outer member. Movement of the button affixes the disposable swab to and releases it from the head by actuating radially outwardly projecting detents which are radially expandable and retractable. When the swab is attached to the head, the detents positively engage a receptacle in the swab by gripping the end of the receptacle distant from the handle. The cleaning swab comprises multiple cleaning surfaces of loops of strips of biodegradable sheet material surrounding a biodegradable receptacle and is infused or impregnated with cleaning and disinfecting chemicals.

Abstract: A multi-use washcloth made for retaining a bar of soap or shower gel for use in the bath or shower and assist the user from dropping the soap bar and wastage of the soap. Furthermore it can be used as an ice pack, and cosmetic bag. The washcloth is fabricated from soft porous and flexible cut into predetermined lengths and widths and stitched together on three sides and open fourth end forming a simple bag. At the opening of the bag a hook-and-loop fasteners are stitched to the two sides of the open ends. Hence it helps to retain the products (such as soap bar, shower gel, ice and cosmetics) whenever the wash cloth is being used in the various ways.

Abstract: A cleaning swab is for wet or dry use. The swab includes a handle defining a longitudinal axis. The handle is elongated and has a cleaning head end having a tip, and a grasping end. A cleaning head is mounted to the handle. The cleaning head is formed from a strip of material having an inner surface and an outer surface. The material is affixed to the handle at the inner surface, and extends along the handle, over the tip and along an opposite side of the handle. The head defines a loop at the handle tip spaced from the tip. The strip of material extends along the handle to define major cleaning surfaces and the loop defines an inner annular cleaning surface.

Abstract: A wet to dry, single use fiber optic connector end face cleaning device. The device is comprised a of a first swab, the first swab having a cleaning head and a first grasping end, the cleaning head having a presaturated fabric attached thereto, and a second swab, the second swab having a drying head and a second grasping end, the drying head having a drying fabric attached thereto. In use, the cleaning head of the first swab is positioned adjacent to the drying head of the second swab, the cleaning head and the drying head at different elevations. Also disclosed is a method for using the fiber optic connector end face cleaning device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning sheet including a main body which is intended to be placed on a bottom face of a cleaning head and attachment sheets which extend from the main body and are intended to be secured on a top face of the cleaning head. The main body has an attachment surface and a cleaning surface on opposite sides. The attachment surface is intended to face the bottom face of the cleaning head. The main body includes a substrate sheet and a stretchable support sheet disposed on a cleaning surface side of the substrate sheet to have projections extending beyond opposite side edges of the substrate sheet. Each attachment sheet is joined to a respective projection of the support sheet.

Abstract: A bathing aid includes a base, a scrubbing member fastened to the base and a fastener disposed at the base and detachably fixable on a surface of an object. The base has a connecting part for detachably coupling the connecting part of the base of another same aid to form a bathing assembly with a large scrubbing area for body cleaning. By means of the fastener, the bathing aid can be fixed on a wall or a floor of a bath room for helping a user clean his back and/or sole conveniently.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning sheet to be attached to a cleaning head. The cleaning sheet has an attachment sheet dimensioned to cover a nozzle head provided in the cleaning head. Liquid squirted from the nozzle head can be received by the attachment sheet and come between the cleaning head and the cleaning sheet. Since the cleaning sheet has a liquid permeable attachment surface, the liquid having reached the attachment surface can be absorbed by a liquid absorbent sheet of the cleaning sheet and gradually applied to a floor surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A cleaning article 10 having a pair of flat tubular pockets 15 and attachable to a holder 20 by inserting the holder 20 into the pockets 15. The cleaning article 10 includes fiber layers 11a and 11b and fiber layers 11c and 11d each formed of a fiber bundle on the upper and lower side, respectively, of the pockets 15. The pockets 15 are formed by joining two oblong sheets 13a and 13b interposed between the upper and lower fiber layers 11b and 11c by making joining zones extending in the longitudinal direction of the sheets 13a and 13b to define both longer sides of each pocket 15. The pockets 15 each have an unjoined region in an end portion on the side of their inlets 151.

Abstract: A combined towel and golf club protection assembly comprises an outer water resistant sleeve closed along opposite sides and along a top side and having an open bottom end. An inner liner formed of a water absorbent material is attached to the sleeve. The sleeve resists water penetration to thereby keep the liner relatively dry. The assembly of sleeve and liner is reversible to position the liner on an outer surface whereby the assembly may function as a towel. A sealable slit shaped opening is formed in the sleeve to create access to a space between the sleeve and the liner. The opening is fitted with a zipper closure and has upper and lower extensions of the sleeve overlapping the zipper to minimize water intrusion. The assembly also includes a pair of aligned holes formed through the top side of the sleeve and liner, each of the holes including a grommet, and a support hook passing through the holes for attaching the assembly to a golf bag.

Abstract: The purpose of the barber towel is to dust or wipe away small flakes of hair from the back of the necks and shoulders after receiving a hair cut. It also can be used for dusting or wiping walls, desks, chairs and inside cars on dashboards and seats, from dust bunnies The barber towel comes in many different colors and sizes. There are many usages for the barber towel, it can be hung on a hook for easy access, and can be placed under a barbers station or it can be placard in your house under your bathroom sink. The barber towel is more sanitary, your able to wash and dry the barber towel after usage, and place them right back to be used again and still be sanitized. The dust brushes, right now on the market in some state are illegal to use in barber shops, and you can't clean them, so they're not sanitary. The barber towel can't pass bacteria from clients to clients in a barber shop setting.

Abstract: A device for cleaning golf balls and golf club heads, said device able to be releasably attached to a golf cart or worn or carried by a person playing golf. The device includes a generally rectangular sack having first and second opposed shorter edges and first and second opposed longer edges, the sack further comprised of first and second flexible panels joined along the outer edges thereof and enclosing an interior compartment located proximate to a shorter second edge thereof. An opening with fastener is located on the first panel over the interior compartment. A liquid impervious container is located within the interior compartment and includes an opening with surrounding fastener on a middle wall thereof. The opening of the container is co-aligned with the opening of the first panel. A flexible absorbent panel and flexible mesh panel are stored within the container, the flexible mash panel folded inside the absorbent panel.

Abstract: A strip of towel material, which strip has a start and an end, wherein the start is provided with at least one first fastening element and the end is provided with at least one second fastening element, wherein the at least one first fastening element and a second fastening element of the same or a similar strip can mutually adhere, wherein the first and the second fastening element are part of a Velcro connection.

Abstract: A towel product excellent in water absorbency (water-wiping property), dryability (high drying rate), and lightweight property. The towel product is constituted of warps, wefts, and pile yarns, wherein the warp density is 27-33 yarns per inch, the weft density is 49-58 yarns per inch, the pile ratio is 3.8-6.2, and the pick is 5, 6, or 7, the pile yarns being hollow fibers.

Abstract: A high efficiency disposable cellulosic wiper includes (a) pulp-derived papermaking fiber; (b) up to 75% by weight regenerated cellulosic microfiber having a characteristic CSF value of less than 175 ml, the microfiber being selected and present in amounts such that the wiper exhibits a Laplace pore volume fraction at pore sizes less than 15 microns of at least 1.5 times that of a like wiper prepared without regenerated cellulose microfiber. The wipers of the invention exhibit remarkable residue removal efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention is for a duster with an extension handle for allowing the user to clean in hard to reach areas. This unique device provides an easier method of removing dust, dirt, cobwebs, and other debris from the tops of door and window frames, ceilings, ceiling fan blades, behind appliances and hard to move pieces of furniture, picture frames, and other hard to reach places. Many users, including short, pregnant, elderly, or disabled people, as well as any person having a limited range of mobility, would benefit from the use of this product. The duster with extension handle would consist of a long, plastic handle with a series of detachable cleaning heads and a handle extension that provides additional reaching capability. One such cleaning head would feature a flexible wire-coated piece that would be used in conjunction with various removable fabric covers for cleaning. The flexible piece could be bent at various angles for maximum cleaning benefit.

Abstract: A cloth accessory and methods for the use thereof are disclosed and described. In one aspect, the cloth accessory may include a cover member forming an enclosure with a cavity therein, and a cloth attached to the cover member. The cloth may have a first configuration wherein the cloth is retracted substantially into the cover member, and a second configuration wherein the cloth is extended substantially out of the cover member without becoming detached therefrom.

Abstract: A wiping member and washing article is disclosed that can remove dirt thinly spread over the surface to be cleaned while holding the ability to remove bulky solid dirt. The wiping member comprises a flat yarn and a fiber yarn. The flat yarn and fiber yarn are knitted together to form alternating separate loops of flat yarn and fiber yarn.