Abstract: A process (100, 101) for the production of spunbonded nonwoven (1) and a device (200, 201) are shown, comprising an embossing pattern (10), wherein a spinning mass (2) is extruded through a plurality of nozzle holes of at least one spinneret (3, 30) to form filaments (4, 40) and the filaments (4, 40) are drawn by a drawing air stream (5, 50), in each case, in the extrusion direction, with the filaments (4, 40) being deposited on a perforated tray (7) of a conveying device (8) to form a spunbonded nonwoven (1). So as to allow an efficient, technically simple and inexpensive introduction of the embossing pattern into the spunbonded nonwoven, it is suggested that the perforated tray (7) has an embossing structure (9) with an embossing pattern (10), the filaments (4, 40) are pressed into the embossing structure (9) by the drawing air stream (5, 50) and the spunbonded nonwoven (1) thus formed is provided with the embossing pattern (10).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-layer composite articles including at least two nonwoven web layers. Each or the layers may be a spunbonded web, and each may include biodegradable materials. The multi-layered composites of the present disclosure are particularly well suited for air filtration, as they can combine a high dust holding capacity with sufficient strength, dimensional stability, and a relatively low pressure drop.

Abstract: Sheet-like composite parts are manufactured by: a) providing a substantially planar arrangement (A, B, A?) comprising a core layer (B) of a fleece material made of fleece thermoplastic fibers and reinforcement fibers, sandwiched between a pair of skin layers (A, A?), of a skin thermoplastic and optionally reinforcing fibers, the faces of the core layers adjacent and substantially parallel the skin layers, b) heating and pressing the sandwich arrangement (A,B,A?) followed by cooling, thereby obtaining the composite part, wherein the compression strength of the composite part is improved by selecting a core layer (B) which is a core layer having reinforcement fibers predominantly oriented in a direction (Z) perpendicular to the first and second faces.

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet having a rotating drum operably positioned therein for processing fabric. At least one transducer is positioned proximate the drum that provides an ultrasonic resonance that is directed into an interior chamber of the drum. The ultrasonic resonance is adapted to be directed into damp fabric being treated within the interior chamber. The ultrasonic resonance serves to modify water trapped within the damp fabric into a substantially gaseous form.

Abstract: A luminous film has a plurality of light-emitting diodes, a carrier layer and a light-conducting layer having microoptical structures which make it possible to deflect multidirectionally emitted light in a common emission direction of the luminous film, in order to allow uniform illumination of the luminous film surface with a low light-emitting diode population of the luminous film.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides articles of manufacture with improved moisture control as well as methods of making such articles. In some embodiments, provided herein the article has a fabric with an outer hydrophobic surface and an inner surface with hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions where the hydrophilic regions can form a pattern, allowing moisture to collect and move through the pattern, and the hydrophobic regions prevent the whole inner surface from becoming moist and the outer hydrophobic regions does not show moisture. The fabric may be used to make garments. The entire inner surface of the garment may be patterned with hydrophilic patterns for partial absorption, and the entire outer surface of the garment is hydrophobic, thereby preventing perspiration from being seen from outside of the garment. Further provided herein are methods of making fabrics with improved moisture control including by printing or knitting.

Abstract: A method of quantifying an antimicrobial coatings using a handheld XRF analyzer is disclosed. The method provides an estimate of the expected level of antimicrobial efficacy for a thin film comprising silicon and/or titanium by obtaining a 14Si or 22Ti peak intensity using XRF spectroscopy and converting the obtained 14Si or 22Ti peak intensity to the expected level of efficacy using a calibration curve. A properly calibrated handheld XRF analyzer allows a user to assess the viability of antimicrobial coatings in the field, such as in a hospital where various fomites may be coated with silane and/or titanium compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a nonwoven fabric from fibres, wherein the fibres are spun by means of at least one spinneret, are cooled and then deposited on a collection device to form a nonwoven web. The nonwoven web undergoes hot fluid bonding during at least two consecutive bonding steps. In a first bonding step, the surface of the nonwoven web is subjected to a hot fluid and, in a second bonding step, the surface of the nonwoven web is also subsequently subjected to a hot fluid and, in addition and at the same time, surface pressure is exerted on the nonwoven web.

Abstract: A method for making a biocompatible three-dimensional heart valve includes delivering, using at least one delivery unit, a biocompatible fluid substance towards a mold having a mold surface to obtain a coating layer of predetermined thickness that coats the mold surface, where the biocompatible fluid substance includes a plurality of particles; handling the mold and the delivery unit to provide a relative movement with at least three degrees of freedom between the mold and the delivery unit, the mold coated with the biocompatible fluid substance that is delivered to obtain a three-dimensional heart valve having a surface corresponding to the mold surface; removing, using a suction and blowing device, from the mold any surplus particles of the biocompatible fluid substance dispensed to make uniform the predetermined thickness of the coating layer; and pressing a counter mold on the coating layer deposited on the mold after delivering the biocompatible fluid substance.

Abstract: A fabric made of yarns interlooping with each other or passing through an inner layer at looping intervals. The fabric is embossed with a micro-pattern extending into the yarns or into a layer underneath the fabric. The micro-pattern contains a pre-defined pattern of a plurality of binding points attaching the yarns to the inner layer or to the added underlayer. This micro-pattern has an inter-point spacing between adjacent binding points that is less than the interlooping intervals. The fabric can also be embossed with a macro-pattern separate from and coarser than the micro-pattern. The macro-pattern establishes a desired aesthetic in the fabric, and the micro-pattern does not interfere with the desired aesthetic.

Abstract: A blended fabric having a patterned color includes a first portion comprised of cotton and a second portion comprised of polyester. A dye that has a strong affinity for cotton and a slight affinity for polyester is applied to the fabric. The dye gives the cotton portion a deep black color and applies a light gray color to the polyester portion. A combination of deep black cotton and light gray polyester combines to provide the patterned color of the blended fabric. The blended fabric may be comprised of a larger percentage of cotton than polyester that is spun into a single filament yarn that is then knitted into a Jersey Knit styled fabric, a looped knit terry fabric, or a fleece fabric. Further, the present invention comprises a blended fabric whereby dye absorption by the cotton and not by the polyester create darker and lighter patterns within the blended fabric.

Abstract: Nanoparticle treated fibrous articles, such as fabrics, fibers, filaments, or yarns, include a plurality of exposed, nonionic metal nanoparticles non-covalently affixed thereto. Metal nanoparticles, particularly spherical-shaped metal nanoparticles which have solid cores, can be strongly affixed to fibrous articles without covalently bonds and/or without being encapsulated within a polymer or adhesive. Spherical metal nanoparticles appear to adhere to fibrous articles by Van der Waals forces. Because they are nonionic, spherical nanoparticles are not easily removed by solvents, water, surfactants, and soaps and remain after several washings, sometimes up to 50 or more washings. Nonetheless, they readily detach from fibrous articles when contacted by microbes and then kill or denature the microbes.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a modular textile system includes dividing a textile web into a plurality of frames that define carpet tiles to be formed from the textile web, providing each frame with an indicium, and forming the textile web into a plurality of carpet tiles. The indicium may include at least one of a variously oriented indicium and a variously positioned indicium for indicating the orientation of each carpet tile in an installation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming a composite structure, preferably for use in an absorbent structure used within the personal hygiene industry, such as for instance feminine hygiene garments, baby diapers and pants and adult incontinence garments. The present invention preferably provides a method and apparatus for depositing particulate material in a desired pattern onto a moving carrier layer and positioning it into a pocketing pattern. The method allows accurate forming of a pre-determined pattern of particulate material clusters at high production speed, with reduced raw material usage and relative low cost. As such method allows manufacturing of absorbent structures being substantially cellulose free and substantially glue free, considered technically, economically and environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A method for the manufacturing of textile products in the form of a yarn, web or tow starting from recycled carbon fibers in the form of tuft, cloth or the like, comprising the steps of: • (a) discontinuous cutting of the fibers to obtain dimensionally homogeneous fibers of selected length; • (b) enzyming of the fibers cut in step (a), wherein the latter are additioned with one or more substances; • (c) blending of the fibers treated in step (b) with auxiliary fibers; • (d) double carding of the blended fibers obtained in said step (c); and • (e) feeding a pair of wicks to a spinning machine.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced molding materials and a related method of manufacture are provided. The fiber-reinforced molding materials include a fiber-reinforced tape that is moldable into complex structures at relatively low pressures while having high fiber concentrations. The fiber-reinforced tape includes a plurality of discontinuous fiber segments extending unidirectionally within a thermoplastic matrix material. The fiber-reinforced tape can be interwoven into multiple woven panels that are consolidated to form a fiber-reinforced mat. The fiber-reinforced mat is suitable for a wide range of molding applications where high strength and light weight are desired, while accommodating a variety of reinforcing fibers and thermoplastic resins.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fibrous cord comprising yarns twisted together wherein the cord has a twist multiplier of from 5.0 to 12.0, and comprises a blend of aromatic polyamide or aromatic copolyamide yarns and polyester yarns. The invention further pertains to a composite layer comprising an elastomer and a fabric wherein the fabric comprises from about 25 to 60 weight percent of the total composite layer, and comprises a plurality of inventive cords.

Abstract: Laminate lanyards and methods for making the same are disclosed. The laminate lanyards may include a head formed from a reinforcing loop of yarn incorporated within a scrim. The head can be coupled to the head section of a body, which also includes a main section that forms the loop of the laminate lanyard. A gusset can be coupled to ends of the main section of the body to couple the two ends of the body together and facilitate opening and closing of the loop of the laminate lanyard. A slider may also be included in laminate lanyard for adjusting the size of the loop.

Abstract: Pleated filtration media and filtration devices generally include a filter media radially disposed about the annular perforated inner core, the filter media comprising a plurality of circumferentially disposed linear pleats extending from the inner core to a constant height (h) defined by an outer diameter; and one or more intermediate pleats circumferentially disposed between adjoining linear pleats, wherein each one of the intermediate pleats has a height less than the constant height, and wherein the height of the intermediate pleats progressively decreases in a clockwise or a counter clockwise direction. Also disclosed are methods for increasing surface area of a pleated filtration media.

Abstract: A multilayer fabric structure having an insulating interlayer of non-woven fabric that is constructed in such a manner to enhance the insulating capabilities. In one embodiment, the insulating interlayer is constructed in a looped configuration to improve the insulation capabilities. In another embodiment, the insulating interlayer is constructed in a baffle configuration to improve the insulation capabilities. Methods of making a multilayer fabric structure are also described.

Abstract: Device and method for producing a unidirectional (UD) layer from a predetermined number of filament strands. Device includes a dispenser arrangement structured and arranged for delivering the predetermined number of filament strands, and a storage arrangement, structured and arranged for temporary storage of the predetermined number of filament strands. The storage arrangement includes separate storage parts for each of the predetermined number of filament strands. Device also includes a spreading arrangement and an outlet.

Abstract: Method and device for producing a unidirectional (UD) layer with a predetermined layer width from a predetermined number of filament strands. The method includes spreading the filament strands out transversely to a longitudinal direction of the UD layer to form bands that are arranged next to one another. A first width of the bands is greater than a dividing width, which corresponds to the predetermined layer width divided by the predetermined number of filament strands.

Abstract: A towel, comprising: a first panel comprising an end edge, two wholly or partially tapering or curved side edges, and a center edge; and a second panel comprising an end edge, two wholly or partially tapering or curved side edges, and a center edge; wherein the first panel is one of integrally formed with and joined to the second panel at the center edges thereof such that a center portion of the towel has a width that is less than a width of either the end edge of the first panel or the end edge of the second panel. The towel may also comprise one or more tab appendages attached to and protruding from one or more of the end edge of the first panel, a side edge of the first panel, the end edge of the second panel, and a side edge of the second panel.

Abstract: A mesh-type drywall tape includes a scrim layer of a plurality of lengthwise strands coupled to a plurality of crosswise strands, wherein the scrim layer includes an indexing pattern for indicating a tape edge. To form the indexing pattern, markings are disposed on multiple strands. In one embodiment, the indexing pattern has a v-shaped configuration with diagonal portions that may vary or alternate in shape and color. The indexing pattern repeats itself along the entire length of the tape.

Abstract: A process for placing at least one fiber element on a surface is disclosed so as to provide a deposited fiber element having a width that varies longitudinally. The process may provide a step in which the width of the fiber element is modified upstream of the deposition step using a width control device. A device for performing the process is also disclosed. Further, fibrous sheets containing one or more deposited fiber element having a width that varies longitudinally are also disclosed. Preforms formed from one or more of the fibrous sheets are also disclosed.

Abstract: Materials and constructions for wear resistant textile articles are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment a first portion of a textile article is made from a woven synthetic fiber material, and a second portion of the textile article is made from a composite material. The composite material may comprise an outer layer of a woven synthetic fiber material, and a backing layer of a woven high performance fiber fabric.

Abstract: A disposable menstrual panty and method thereof. The disposable menstrual panty comprises a front part, a back part, a crotch part positioned between the front part and the back part, a waist portion located at upper peripheral ends of the front part and the back part, a pair of leg openings to receive a person's legs, and an absorbent material attached to the disposable menstrual panty such that the absorbent material is longitudinally disposed on an interior surface of the crotch part and extends rearward in the back part. The disposable menstrual panty is made of a material that is stretchable laterally only in a direction perpendicular to a length of a person's body but not vertically in a direction parallel to the length of a person's body when the disposable menstrual panty is worn by the person.

Abstract: An ornamental bunting that may include a length of textile folded to form a plurality of pleats, the length of textile including a top edge, a bottom edge, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side; a first coupling member adapted to attach each of the plurality of pleats at a location between the first lateral side and the second lateral side; and a second coupling member adapted to attach a first bottom portion of the bottom edge with a second bottom portion of the bottom edge.

Abstract: A biodegradable monolayer medical material, comprising at least 15 percent cellulose fibers by dry weight, with a remainder comprising at least 60 percent by dry weight of natural fibers, the monolayer medical material providing a barrier to liquids and/or microorganisms meeting at least level 1 performance based on a standard defined by AAMI PB70, and at least a portion of the monolayer medical material comprises a softening process pattern configured to soften the monolayer medical barrier material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag fabric comprising a polyester fiber, and more particularly to a polyester fabric having a thermal resistance constant (X) of 1.0 to 6.5 in the uncoated fabric state, a preparation method for the same, and an airbag for vehicle comprising the same. The airbag fabric of the present invention uses a polyester fiber having low Young's modulus, high strength and high elongation to impart good mechanical properties, such as high strength and high thermal resistance, and good folding property, high dimensional stability, and good air sealing effect as well, thereby minimizing collision impacts on occupants to protect the occupants with safety.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a process and machine for waterproofing semimanufactured footwear, clothing items, and accessories. Embodiments also provide semimanufactured products obtained with said process and/or machine. The semimanufactured product may have a three-dimensional conformation with an inner surface and an outer surface. A waterproofing sheath may be formed by superimposing two edges of a semi-permeable membrane, and welding the superimposed edges of the semi-permeable membrane to one another to form a strip and to give the waterproofing sheath a three-dimensional conformation. The semimanufactured product and three-dimensional waterproofing sheath may be arranged on a shaped support with an adhesive between the semimanufactured product and the waterproofing sheath. The semimanufactured product and/or waterproofing sheath may be pressed to bond the waterproofing sheath to the surface of the semimanufactured product.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to a method of transporting rolls of a fibrous material. The method comprises providing a V-shaped conveying mechanism, stacking a plurality of the rolls of the fibrous material on the V-shaped conveying mechanism, and transporting the plurality of the rolls of the fibrous material between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) textile structure with contours that are matched to the 3D textile structure is formed by folding a 2D textile structure. The three-dimensional textile structure has a areal weight of 100-5000 g/m2. A semi-finished three-dimensional fiber product is formed by infiltrating the 3D textile structure with thermosetting and/or thermoplastic resins and cured to form the three-dimensional semi-finished fiber product. The semi-finished product is then usable to produce leaf springs or profiles for the aerospace field, for the automobile field, for wind energy, and for sports articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article for being worn on the lower torso of a wearer. The article having leg hoops for encircling a part of the upper thigh regions, a waist hoop for encircling the waist of a wearer during use, a centre piece, two hip/thigh panels, and a further web material for being positioned on the inner thigh region of the wearer. The centre piece having a web material including a front region for being positioned in the front abdominal region of the wearer, a rear region for being positioned in the lower back region of the wearer, and a centre region for being positioned in the crotch region of the wearer. The two hip/thigh panels have web materials for being positioned on the hips of the wearer and extending downwardly into at least the upper thigh region of the wearer, being rectangularly or trapzoidally shaped.

Abstract: Articles comprise: a nonwoven fiber web and one or more strips bonded to the nonwoven fiber web. The strips comprise a shape-memory polymer that has a strained temporary shape and an intrinsic shape. If heated at or above a transition temperature, the strip at least partially converts from the strained temporary shape to the intrinsic shape, thereby causing at least one of folding, cupping, or puckering of the non-woven fiber web. Methods of heating the articles to provide folded, cupped, and/or puckered articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for making gloves with enhanced gripping power, comprises: step 1, making a glove liner; step 2, covering a hand former with the glove liner and putting it into an oven for pre-heating; step 3, dipping the hand former into a coagulant completely; step 4, dipping the hand former into a latex; step 5, drying the surface; step 6, dipping the hand former into the latex again; step 7, spraying soluble solid particles on the surface evenly; step 8, baking; step 9, dipping the hand former into water to dissolve the soluble solid particles; step 10, baking; getting a glove with enhanced gripping power. The glove made by the method has good flexibility, can prevent oil permeability and has good slip-proof effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a mineral fiber-containing composite and the novel mineral fiber-containing element produced by that method. The invention also relates to an apparatus suitable for carrying out the method of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminiferous nonwoven fabric with a high woodpulp content suitable for use in wipes, absorbent articles and other applications, and a method of making the same. The laminiferous nonwoven comprises 3 layers bonded together, where the outer layers are lightweight meltspun webs and the middle layer comprises mainly woodpulp fibres. Each of the first (3), second (2) and third (4) nonwoven layer are preferably first formed separately and individually to be self-supported webs, whereafter the three self-supported webs are brought together essentially immediately before bonding them together. When used as a substrate for wet wipes, the inventive fabric exhibits a combination of several useful properties; good wet and dry softness and bulk, good wet abrasion resistance and low wet linting propensity, and where the majority raw material is woodpulp.

Abstract: A knitted prosthetic device has at least two knitted sections, where each knitted section has at least one row of fiber. The knitted prosthetic device also has at least one intra-articular section disposed between the at least two knitted sections. In addition, the at least one intra-articular section has at least one single continuous fiber traversing the at least one intra-articular section and the at least two knitted sections, where the at least one single continuous fiber forms a plurality of traverses extending between the at least two knitted sections. In particular, embodiments may be used as ligament prostheses by anchoring each of the at least two knitted sections to a bone section of a patient. Such embodiments may be constructed from a strong polymer, preferably, but not limited to, silk, where the polymer provides ligament support but bioresorbs as load bearing responsibilities are transferred to tissue resulting from ingrowth.

Abstract: A hybrid, shape-retaining nonwoven structure of at least two layers is disclosed, A first functional layer includes an expandable nonwoven sheet having an expansion character allowing for elongation in at least one direction and a second functional layer includes a shape-retaining material. The first functional layer and second functional layer are associated with each other.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric facilitating permeation of loose passage. A nonwoven fabric is formed of short fibers of thermoplastic synthetic resin fused together. The nonwoven fabric is formed on a top side thereof with ridges and troughs undulating in a width direction and extending in parallel to one another in a length direction. When the nonwoven fabric is placed on a horizontal plane with the back side put in contact with the horizontal plate, highly void regions are formed between the back side and the horizontal plane. In the vicinity of apices of the respective ridges, the short fibers slope down so as to extend in a thickness direction of the nonwoven fabric.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a modular textile system includes dividing a textile web into a plurality of frames that define carpet tiles to be formed from the textile web, providing each frame with an indicium, and forming the textile web into a plurality of carpet tiles. The indicium may include at least one of a variously oriented indicium and a variously positioned indicium for indicating the orientation of each carpet tile in an installation.

Abstract: A cylinder 40 made of a magnetic material is fixed to an introduction pipe 34. An annular connection projection 401 is provided on the cylinder 40 and a disk 42 is connected to the connection projection 401 with an annular permanent magnet 43. The permanent magnet 43 is fixed to the disk 42 and connected to a distal end surface of the connection projection 401 by a magnetic force. A guide pipe 31 is fixed to the disk 42. The guide pipe 31 and the introduction pipe 34 are connected to each other in series by a connection portion 49 having the cylinder 40, the permanent magnet 43, and the disk 42. A fiber bundle F that is guided via a guide roller 33 is fed to an introduction hole 341 and a guide hole 311.

Abstract: A stretchable elastic laminate including at least one spunlace nonwoven fabric layer, and at least one elastomeric material extruded as a melt onto a major surface of the spunlace nonwoven fabric to form an elastic layer bonded to the surface of the spunlace nonwoven fabric. The elastic laminate has good elongation to break and low permanent deformation. Also disclosed is a method of forming a stretchable laminate wherein at least one melted elastic material is extruded onto a major surface of the spunlace nonwoven fabric, and the elastic material and the nonwoven fabric are conveyed through a nip to form an elastic layer bonded to the surface of the nonwoven fabric.

Abstract: A connection pipe 40A is fit in an introduction pipe 34A. A guide groove 342 extends on the side of the introduction pipe 34A in the Z-axis direction. A guide screw 41 is screwed on the peripheral face of the connection pipe 40A to penetrate through a peripheral wall of the connection pipe 40A. A distal end of the guide screw 41 enters the guide groove 342. The distal end of the guide screw 41 is movable in the Z-axis direction in the guide groove 342. The connection pipe 40A is movable relative to the introduction pipe 34A in the Z-axis direction within the range of the length of the guide groove 342. The connection pipe 40A and the guide pipes 31A are moved in the Z-axis direction with an air cylinder 43. Accordingly, when fiber bundles are arranged using a plurality of guide pipes, the guide pipe is prevented from being caught by a fiber bundle drawn out of another guide pipe.

Abstract: A method of making a textile pattern includes forming a design module having a substantially square shape, forming a motif from the design module by repeating the design module to form a unitary array of design modules, where the design modules of the unitary array of design modules have various orientations with respect to one another in fixed positions within the unitary array, and repeating the motif along a length and a width of a continuous textile web so that the continuous textile web comprises a first occurrence of the motif and a second occurrence of the motif.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric member for injecting an inflation gas into an airbag cushion when an airbag operates. Particularly, the present invention relates to a tube-type fabric substrate for injecting gas, including a tube-type fabric layer at which one or more gas discharge ports are formed, wherein the fabric layer is formed of a weave selected from the group consisting of a double-layered fabric weave, a basket weave, a co-woven fabric weave, a partial co-woven fabric weave, and a mixed weave thereof, and the weight per area of the fabric layer is 10 g/mm2 or less. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing the same, and an airbag system including the same.

Abstract: One example embodiment includes a tilewave material. The tilewave material includes a fiber and a first tile, where the first tile includes a first surface and a second surface. The tilewave material also includes a second tile, where the second tile includes a first surface and a second surface. The tilewave material further includes a first attachment means, where the first attachment means attaches the first tile to the fiber, and a second attachment means, where the second attachment means attaches the second tile to the first fiber.

Abstract: The invention relates to new, hydrolysis-stable, aqueous polyurethane-polyurea dispersions based on polycarbonate-polyols, to a process for preparing them and to their use in coating materials.

Abstract: A process for using recycled waste cotton material to produce a textile product is provided. The process can include collecting different categories of waste cotton material from a variety of textile formation processes. The process can also include selecting specific categories of waste cotton material to be blended together depending on the textile product to be produced. In the process, sequence of cleaning, opening and blending processing steps can be selected to be used in making a yarn depending on the textile product to be produced. The selected specific categories of waste cotton material can be cleaned, opened and blended into blended cotton fibers. The blended cotton fibers can then be processed into the textile product to be produced. Thus, a textile product can be provided that includes yarn that can have at least three different categories of waste cotton material that are from textile formation processes.