Abstract: The invention relates to superabsorbent fibre flocks comprising a core of absorptive polymer wherein short polymer fibres have been embedded, such short polymer fibres protruding at least partially from the core. Such superabsorbent fibre flocks can be produced by binding absorbent polymer particles to each other and to the polymer fibres with the aid of a bonding agent and by grinding the fibre flocks thus obtained to the required particulate size. The superabsorbent fibre flocks according to the invention can be used to advantage in sanitary products, especially in baby diapers, menstrual pads and incontinence articles and have further application in separating water and aqueous components from hydrophobic liquids.

Abstract: A transfer for the application of a design on textiles, comprising a carrier paper, with a layer of adhesive on the carrier paper, with a design layer, and with, disposed on top of the design layer, a hot glue layer. The carrier paper is rigid in respect of temperature and/or moisture. An interface of separating layer is applied on the design layer in areas which are intended to have an effect other than that of the design layer. Imprinted on the separating layer is an effect layer which acts in a different manner. The separating layer has separating properties with regard to the effect layer. On the effect layer there is a hot glue layer.

Abstract: A molding for attachment to a vehicle includes a support member and a first colored layer secured to the support member. A second colored layer is abutted to the first colored layer at one edge thereof, and secured to the support member. The first and second colored layers are of similar colors presenting a color matched molding.

Abstract: Flocking adhesives are prepared from an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with:(a) 10 to 30% by weight of ethylene;(b) 30 to 50% by weight of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 alkyl acrylate;(c) 1 to 5% by weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer;(d) 0 to 4% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid; and(e) 0 to 1% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated comonomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new fabric which is rich in a new, raw material feeling which has been unparalleled before, a fashionable feeling and an unexpected feeling and to its method of preparation. The fabric of the present invention is a three dimensional fabric having a unique structure characterized by a structure wherein a mass of a number of apexes of piled fibers is made in a body to form a scaly structure and a number of said scaly structures cover the surface layer of the fabric.

Abstract: An accordion folded laminate of a fiber sheet reinforced with a thermoplastic film and bonded together with adhesive is utilized as a window shade or as a shower curtain or other end use product. In the preferred form, the thermoplastic sheet comprises polyester and the adhesive comprises a low melt polyester adhesive powder. The powder is applied uniformly to the reverse face of the fiber sheet and is heated to a temperature higher than its melt temperature, and the thermoplastic sheet is pressed over the adhesive against the polyester sheet. This laminate is subsequently formed into an accordion folded configuration, with the edges of the accordion folds being heated to a temperature higher than the melt temperature of the adhesive, causing the folds to retain a memory that enhances the appearance and function of the end use product.

Abstract: A color-bearing textile product which comprises fibers, a silver-gray metal layer formed on the surface of said fibers by sputtering, and a metal layer or metal compound layer of chromatic color formed on the surface of said metal layer by sputtering. The silver-gray metal layer is, for example, formed of titanium. The metal layer or metal compound layer of chromatic color is, for example, formed of gold, silver, copper, brass, or titanium nitride.

Abstract: A heat-resistant flock sheet comprising a heat-resistant film layer consisting of an infusible organic polymer, a flock layer formed by flocking a number of short fibers on the surface of said heat-resistant film layer and a drawn film layer containing a lot of voids laminated on the surface of the opposite side to said flock layer on said heat-resistant film layer.

Abstract: A process for repairing damaged fabrics, and kits which contain the components required to practice such process are disclosed, in which the process involves placing a backing fabric beneath the damaged area and thereafter depositing a powdered thermoplastic resin, followed by a mixture of a thermoplastic resin and Flockkfibers thereon. The laminate assembly thus obtained is then heated until resin securely binds the Flockkfibers and the backing fabric within the damaged area. The kit taught includes containers of the Flockkfibers, resins, and mixing implements, and may optionally include some or all of backing fabric, release paper, fabric protector, instructions, and related items.

Abstract: The present invention is a floor mat which is for use on a floor of an automobile. The floor mat includes a base with a non-slidable bottom surface and a top surface ground and a layer of carpet material. The base is formed from a mixture of crumb rubber and poly vinyl chloride. The mixture is heated in order to cure the poly vinyl chloride thereby setting the crumb rubber therein. The crumb rubber is 20 to 45 percent by volume of the mixture and the poly vinyl chloride is 55 to 80 percent by volume of the mixture. A layer of carpet material which is mechanically coupled to the top surface of the base. The layer of carpet material is a carpet. The floor mat also includes an adhesive layer which is disposed on the cloth layer and a plurality of bristles which are electrostatically flocked onto the adhesive and permanently bonded thereto. The bottom surface of the base is disposed on the floor of the automobile.

Abstract: A vandal resistant upholstered seat or seat insert comprises a substrate formed of a hard material such as plastic, fiberglass, steel or the like; a vertical pile fabric having a non-coated backing covering the outer surface of the seat insert, with the vertical pile fabric including a plurality of generally upright fibers embedded in a backing material, with the fibers and the backing material being formed such that the backing and vertical fibers are accessible to a liquid adhesive applied to the underside of the backing material; and a layer of high-strength adhesive permeating the backing material from the underside and bonding securely the backing material and upright fibers to the substrate, the adhesive providing a fabric to substrate bond that exceeds the tensile strength of the fabric itself or has a peeling strength of at least twenty-five (25) pounds per inch width of fabric.

Abstract: A carpet composite is provided having improved static electricity characteristics which comprises: a surface layer comprised of face yarn, said face yarn being embedded into a backing layer of thermoplastic resin material into which has been incorporated a mixture of carbon black and carbon fibers in an amount sufficient to improve the static electricity characteristics of said carpet composite.

Abstract: A method for repairing damaged carpet in homes, automobiles, boats and other vehicles. In accordance with the method of the invention, repairs can be made on either flat or curved surfaces and in areas of limited access. Individual fibers are harvested from portions surrounding the defect, are specially treated and then are bonded in place within the boundaries of the defect in a manner to closely match the color, wear characteristics and pattern of the carpet in the area of the defect.

Abstract: A process for applying a flocking fiber to a cloth surface of a shoe includes the step of spraying a clean dry cloth shoe with an adhesive, which adheres to the cloth substrate without excess penetration, which remains pliable, and is not water soluble when set. A short set time is desirable, and then flock fibers suitable for application are carried into a charge in an electrostatic field. A conventional flocking chamber is used, voltage is applied to the electric field, and the flock fibers are applied so that they adhere to the adhesive surface under controlled conditions. The shoe is dried in a drying oven, and then it is ready for use. The flocking process can use adhesives that are colored, flock that is colored, and the flock can be applied in any desired pattern because of the use of the adhesive for causing the flock material to adhere to the cloth surface.

Abstract: A flocked polyurethane foam fabric and method for manufacturing the same for which flock fibers imbedded in an adhesive on the foam are permanently flattened and entangled. Dry ink is transferred onto the flock fibers at the same time that flattening of the fibers is taking place. The flock fibers are thermally set into their flattened state along an outer surface of a polyurethane foam base of the fabric. Flattening the flock fibers causes the entanglement of the flock, thereby improving the hand, appearance, drapeability, abrasion resistance, water repellency and heat insulation qualities for apparel items over that of unflattened flock fibers.

Abstract: A flocked yarn comprises a core yarn with a total denier of 140-1260, an adhesive applied onto the core yarn at an amount within predetermined range and flock fibers with a cut length of 0.5-3.0 mm which are flocked at a flocking density of not less than 30,000/cm.sup.2. The flocked yarn can be obtained by a method wherein for application of flock fibers onto an adhesive layer applied to the core yarn an electrostatic field in which an attractive force operates and an electrostatic field in which a repulsive force operates are applied either alternately by changing the polarity of one of a single pair of electrodes or, in a continuous process, sequentially by arranging two kinds of electrostatic fields. The flocked yarn thus obtained can have a good touch, a high flocking density and a high abrasion resistance.

Abstract: There is here provided a flocked product having a warm and soft appearance and a thick and tender feel which is obtained by flocking the surface of a nonwoven, woven or knitted fabric.

Abstract: A water vapor permeable dressing, such as a surgical dressing, is constructed of a thin elastomeric transparent film which is protected by a layer of non-woven fabric, preferably a fabric of spun-bonded material. The fabric is sufficiently thin, elastic and fluffy to absorb stress of abrasive objects so as to protect the underlying film. Both the film and the protective fabric are sufficiently thin and compliant to allow the dressing to conform to the contours of the human body. Adhesive used in the dressing, for securing the film to a person's skin, as well as for securing the fabric to the film, are permeable to water vapor, The film and the adhesives are impermeable to liquid water, thereby to provide an effective shield for a wound against infection by outside bacteria.

Abstract: A cured emulsion of a polymerizable silicone compound and an inert paste such as petroleum jelly, liquid soap solution, or combination thereof forms a tough, elastic material that simulates the characteristics of connective tissue when used to join an outer skin layer to an understructure, and is useable in the production of models and prostheses. The silicone compound is preferably a mixture of a room temperature vulcanizable silicone rubber and a low viscosity silicone fluid. A high viscosity plasticizer, such as high viscosity silicone fluid, can be added to the emulsion to better simulate the characteristics of connective tissue. The emulsion is preferably joined to the outer skin layer by adhering fiber to the emulsion and coating the emulsion and fibers with the outer layer.

Abstract: The invention consists of an improved method for making a fabric and the resulting fabric. The method provided includes the steps of applying a layer of acrylic foam to each surface of a thin cloth substrate. This acrylic foam may include fire retardant additives and additives which block light. The method further includes the step of embedding a thin layer of flock to the outer surfaces of the acrylic layers to impart a desired texture to them. The article provided includes a thin cloth substrate covered by at least one layer of acrylic on each of its sides and a thin layer of flock embedded in the outer surfaces of the acrylic layers.

Abstract: A soft resin product is described, which comprises a resin main body and a soft resin covering part, wherein said resin main body comprises polyolefin and said soft resin covering part comprises a styrene based thermoplastic elastomer composition having a hardness H.sub.s of 20 to 50.

Abstract: A flower-like ornament comprised of a plurality of interconnected strips of material which are creased and centrally compressed and held to form the ornament.

Abstract: Plush textured multicolored flock transfers are obtained which have the appearance of a direct flocked article and the manufacturing and application advantages of a flock transfer. The method of manufacture includes applying sequentially to an adhesive coated base sheet different colored flocks which can be greater than 0.3 mm long through predetermined areas of masked screens.

Abstract: A textured suede fabric lamina is produced by applying a thermoplastic compound to a flocked fabric. Desirably, the thermoplastic compound is expandable, that is having a blowing agent therein, so that upon heating an expanded infused layer is formed which can be sueded. The infused layer provides an improved appearance as well as improved physical properties such as feel, cleanability, color stability, and flock adhesion. A thin soil-resistant compound such as a halogenated polymer can be applied thereto. The textured suede lamina can be readily embossed.

Abstract: An artificial fur having an at least double erect pile layer structure comprising an erect pile layer of long fibers and that of short fibers. The lightness of the short fibers is lower by 0.5 or above, preferably by 2.5 or above, than that of the long fibers.

Abstract: A non-slip floor mat combination for use on pile-carpeted surfaces comprises a flexible, rubber-backed mat having a substantially flat preferably ultra smooth backing surface, and an anchoring component designed to be detachably secured through its lower surface to pile carpeting and having a substantially flat preferably ultra smooth upper surface designed to contact the backing surface of the mat and to restrict lateral movement of the mat relative to the anchoring component solely due to frictional resistance to relative movement between the two substantially flat surfaces in contact with one another.

Abstract: In order to avoid marking by the supporting surfaces in an endless belt for paper machines or the like with a number of helices consisting of opposing winding legs and headcurves joining these flanks together and into whose intermediary spaces the headcurves of the neighboring helix are forced to a degree that there develops between the two helices a range of overlapping into which a rod is inserted and in order to create the possibility for regulating the flow of air through the wire belt, at least the paper web-supporting winding legs of the helices are glued with a layer of fiber segments. Additionally, in such an endless belt permeability may be controlled by providing fiber segments on the winding legs and/or on the side areas adjacent the loop flanks.

Abstract: A flocked transfer material for attachment to a fabric or other material comprises a release sheet. As the transfer material is cut into a preselected pattern, the release sheet holds unconnected portions of the pattern in the correct relative positions such that the entire pattern may be directly applied to a surface with precise registration in a single-step process.

Abstract: Method and composition useful for improving the adhesion of flock to substrate in flocked articles are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mold finished with decoration being soft to touch presenting velvety touch and lustrious appearance. Formed on the surface of a base portion is a soft intermediated layer for imparting a soft warm feel thereto. A multitude of piles are bonded thereto through an adhesive layer for imparting a soft feel to the soft intermediate layer, and a surface coating layer of polyurethane resin having fine foams therein is coated thereon. The mold of the present invention constructed as mentioned above presents velvety touch and lustrious appearance.

Abstract: A laminated structure comprising a laminated foamed sheet material composed of two cured foamed sheets each comprising a propylene-type polymer and an ethylene-type polymer and being laminated to each other through a substantially non-foamed or lowly foamed heat-fused layer, and non-foamed surface skin layers composed of a propylene-type polymer and laminated respectively to both surfaces of said laminated foamed sheet material, the ratio of the thickness Ts of each of said surface skin layer to the solid thickness Tf of each of the cured foamed sheets, Ts/Tf, being from 1 to 50, the thickness T1 of the heat-fused layer being 0.1 to 0.5 mm, and the thickness T1 being 1 to 25% of the thickness of each of the cured foamed sheets.

Abstract: Foamable, storage stable flocking adhesives are prepared from an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with:(a) 5 to 30% by weight of ethylene;(b) 0.5 to 6% by weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer;(c) 1 to 5% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid;(d) 0.2 to 3% by weight of a latex stabilizer; and(e) 0 to 1% by weight of at least one polyunsaturated copolymerizable monomer.

Abstract: Flocking adhesives are prepared from an aqueous emulsion prepared by the emulsion polymerization of a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with: 10 to 30% by weight of ethylene; 15 to 40% by weight of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 dialkyl maleate; 1 to 5% by weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer; 0 to 4% by weight of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid; and 0 to 1% by weight of a polyethylenically unsaturated comonomer.

Abstract: A predetermined pattern is printed on a surface of a material on which a flock pattern is desired, using crosslinking type synthetic resin as the printing ink and utilizing the printing method such as the screen printing process. A solidly flocked paper is then applied on the pattern formed of the ink, and is heated and pressed together, so that the crosslinking reaction takes place in the synthetic resin. Thus, when the flocked paper is peeled off from the surface of the material, a flock pattern of the predetermined shape is formed thereon.

Abstract: A composite foil having at least two layers in which the first layer is normally water soluble and the second layer contains a dissolving intermediary for the first layer for use as packing material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrostatically flocking a thread-like or yarn-like material. This material rectilinearly and continuously or intermittently is moved through an electrical field which is generated between electrodes having non-planar yet symmetrical potential surfaces. This electrical field preferably is generated between curved potential surfaces of the electrodes. The flock is shot into the adhesive coating of a given thread not only radially but also at an angle. The thread does not have to be turned. As a result, a dense and improved flocking is achieved all around the yarn or thread in a simple and economical manner.

Abstract: In order to avoid marking by the supporting surfaces in an endless belt for paper machines or the like with a number of helices consisting of opposing winding legs and headcurves joining these flanks together and into whose intermediary spaces the headcurves of the neighboring helix are forced to a degree that there develops between the two helices a range of overlapping into which a rod is inserted and in order to create the possibility for regulating the flow of air through the wire belt, at least the paper web-supporting winding legs of the helices are glued with a layer of fiber segments. Additionally, in such an endless belt permeability may be controlled by providing fiber segments on the winding legs and/or on the side areas adjacent the loop flanks.

Abstract: A multiple-layer flock transfer sheet patch (15) exhibits a flock layer (2) coated on its mounting surface (3) with a strongly adhering hot sealing adhesive layer (4) and detachably mounted, on its visible face (5), on a rigidifying carrier panel (7) by way of a slightly adhering adhesive layer (6). In order to make it possible to apply with accurate fit especially intricate and/or multicolored designs in a convenient fashion and without damaging the flock coating (2), and to be able to provide large flock fiber lengths even with a multicolored pattern of the designs, the carrier panel (7) is provided on its outside (8) with a strongly adhering layer (9) of hot sealing adhesive. In order to broaden the possibilities for utilizing the patch (15), the latter consists of two or several previously punched, flat pieces (16, 17, 18) joined by way of predetermined separating webs (19).

Abstract: A composite sheet material having a soft, suede-like surface appearance and feel, high liquid absorption and retention, and improved resilience and abrasion resistence suitable for use as a wiping cloth comprising a reinforcing textile fabric substrate having opposed raised fiber surfaces, a water-absorbent, porous, polymeric foam layer composition comprising a acrylonitrile-butadiene polymer and a polyacrylate polymer secured to each of the raised fiber surfaces of the fabric with the fibers substantially embedded therein, and a plurality of flocked fibers embedded in and extending from the outer surface of each foam layer, the fibers having a length of from about 0.75 to 1.25 ml. and providing improved liquid absorption of the fabric and reduced surface tack. Preferably the textile fabric substrate is a woven fabric containing hydrophilic cellulosic yarns and fibers, and the flocked fibers embedded in the outer surface of the foam layers are hydrophilic cellulosic fibers, such as cotton.

Abstract: A decorative fitting having an internal layer as well as a method of fabricating it are disclosed. Preferably, the color layer is a very thin color wall dimensioned so that when it is viewed at one angle it gives the appearance of being a solid wall, yet when it is viewed at another angle it is substantially transparent. To make the color wall, one preferably forms a frame on a first substantially transparent panel such that the frame projects out from the first panel surface. One then abuts a second substantially transparent panel against the frame so as to form a color material insert cavity point, one injects a flowable colored material/adhesive mixture into the cavity and permits the colored adhesive to harden and bind the panel walls together. Thereafter, one cuts the transparent panels into a multiplicity of handle components by cutting the walls along lines partially transverse to the color layer. This forms multiple handle components which are a sandwich of the walls with the color layer in between.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the production of napped surfaces that are textured lightly and irregularly. The surface of a substrate is coated with an adhesive and then covered with short textile fibers to form a layer of nap. After the adhesive hardens, the nap layer is subjected to mechanical deformation by permitting a plurality of balls made of a resilient material to bounce on the layer. The apparatus includes a panel of backing material support for the substrate, such as a panel of material which is to be treated and which already has a nap layer on its surface. Below the support is disposed a vibrator mechanism which causes the support together with the panel of material disposed thereon to vibrate. Above the support and the panel of material disposed thereon, there is a treatment chamber having lateral partitions and an impact ceiling. Within the treatment chamber there is a plurality of balls made of a resilient material.

Abstract: Textile flat-shaped structures exhibiting specific properties, such as flame-resistance or adsorbing capacity, are required for technical purposes, said structures being at the same time characterized by a high flexibility and tensile strength, as well as good wearing characteristics when used for protective suits. This is achieved by the invention by yarns that are sheathed with active ingredients, such as adsorbents, fire-proofing agents, ion-exchangers, decontaminating agents for chemical combat agents, catalysts or fixed enzymes. The active ingredients are adhered to the surface of the yarn or embedded in a binding agent. The sheathing may be additionally braided or flocked.

Abstract: A fabric suitable for embossing to form a pattern thereon comprises a substrate (10) of a thermo-plastic material which carries a coating of fibres (11) such that under the application of heat and pressure the fibres may be compressed into the substrate. The fibres are coloured and the substrate is either colourless or of a colour which contrasts with the fibres. When the fibres are compressed into the substrate, the latter is at least partially revealed so as to produce an area (12) of colour which contrasts with the fibres adjacent to such area.

Abstract: An electrostatic flocking product in which flocks are fixed to the surface of a base material through an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer of the electrostatic flocking product is formed by polyurethane prepared by curing a mixture of an isocyanate prepolymer and polyisocyanate, with water, and the polyol raw material for the foregoing isocyanate prepolymer is a mixture of a high polyol as the main component and triethanolamine in a specific mixing ratio. The electrostatic flocking product of this invention has sufficiently high abrasion resistance at the flocked surface and the foregoing water-cured polyurethane for forming the adhesive layer of the electrostatic flocking product of this invention shows good coating workability at the formation of the adhesive layer.

Abstract: Article suitable for floor mats comprising a backing, a foraminous element bonded thereto, said element characterized by having a multiplicity of openings therein, and bristles bonded to the backing, said bristles having a length such that they will protrude through said openings when the mat is trod upon by pedestrians, thereby allowing contact between the bristles and the shoes on feet of the pedestrians. The mat is useful in removing soil and moisture from the shoes and feet of pedestrians.

Abstract: Pile fabric having excellent softness and high tear strength which has short fibers planted and adhered to a base with an adhesive, is obtained by applying an adhesive and planting the short fibers to the base, drying or curing the adhesive, and removing at least 5 weight % of the fibers of the base.

Abstract: A method characterized by entirely or partially coating a shaped material of synthetic resin or fibers with an adhesive having incorporated therein a thermally color-changeable particulate material which comprises three components enclosed or encapsulated in a high-molecular-weight compound, the three components being an electron donating chromogenic substance, an electron accepting substance corresponding to the chromogenic substance and a solvent having a boiling point of at least 150.degree. C. and selected from among alcohols, amides, esters and azomethines; and electrostatically flocking the adhesive layer with colored or colorless short fibers. The treated material is useful for making stuffed toys or dolls.

Abstract: An improved pile-type, fin weatherstrip includes an elongated V- or U-shaped barrier fin bonded to a base strip and located between a pair of upstanding pile fiber arrays. The barrier fin is formed of thermoplastic film which is preferably smooth, but which may be roughened, dimpled or otherwise provided with a large number of pockets, or which may have a flocked surface. A lubricant grease is provided in the channel shaped cavity of the barrier fin, which lubricant is progressively dispensed in response to a wiping action type of movement which occurs when the barrier fin is compressed by the pile arrays during usage. The lubricant grease is exuded progressively over the useful life of the weatherstrip toward the free edges of the barrier fin located at or near the forward projecting face of the weatherstrip where such grease is dispensed in small amounts to decrease breakaway force, lower sliding friction and improved air infiltration characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite foil, particularly a toilet seat support in which at least one thin, outer normally water-insoluble sealing layer (3) is connected to a less thin water-soluble supporting layer (2) optionally by means of one or more intermediate layers. For obtaining a complete tightness at least the sealing layer (3) is constructed in non-porous manner by extruding a foil from a thermoplastic material. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process and apparatus for the production of the foil by extrusion, preferably with a co-extrusion die.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a novel method for producing leather fibrous tissues in the form of raw material and semi-leather sheets produced by this method wherein odd flocks and other unnecessary fragments of animals' leathers produced subsequent to cutting or shaving operations of the leathers are cut into very short length in dried conditions and then resoluted in water, thereafter being dried up again to form small leather pieces. These pieces are selectively assorted through a filter means and uniformly stuck onto the outer surface area of a suitable basic clothing sheet. The invention further involves the construction of semi-leather sheet products produced by this method, which are far superior in heat-resisting, moisture-absorbent and releasing properties to the conventional semi-leather sheet products now on the market.