Abstract: The invention provides a spun yarn comprising polyester bicomponent staple fiber and acrylic staple fiber. The invention further provides a method for making spun yarns and fabrics. The spun yarn of the invention comprises at least 30 weight percent acrylic staple fiber and from 17 to 45 weight percent polyester bicomponent staple fiber comprising poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(trimethylene terephthalate), based on the total weight of the yarn.

Abstract: The invention discloses a textile laminate (1, 400, 450) with a first layer (5) comprising a waterproof and preferably breathable functional layer (10, 20) and a second layer (30) comprising at least a first component and a second component. The first component is stable to a first temperature and the second component melts at a lower second temperature. In one embodiment of the invention, the first component is polyester and the second component may be a thermoplastic such as copolyester, polyamide, copolyamide or polyethylene. The textile laminate (1) is particularly advantageous when two of such laminates (1, 400, 450) have to be joined or fused together. In this case a waterproof seam is created at the seam (500) between the two laminates (1, 400, 500).

Abstract: A thermoplastic spatial fabric application includes multiple spatial fabrics which are integrally combined with each other. Each spatial fabric includes at least two chemical fibers having different melting points, with the chemical fibers having a lower melting point being woven on a combination portion of each spatial fabric. The combination portions of the multiple spatial fabrics overlap each other and may be treated by a heating process, so that the overlapping combination portions of the multiple spatial fabrics may be melted and integrally combined with each other.

Abstract: A thermoplastic spatial fabric application includes at least two chemical fibers having different melting points. The chemical fibers are processed by a weaving technology, so that the chemical fibers may be intersected and formed, thereby forming a spatial fabric having multiple layers. In addition, the spatial fabric may be treated by a heating process, so that the chemical fiber having a lower melting point may be melted to form a layer having a greater strength and stiffness, and the chemical fiber having a higher melting point may maintain the original features to form a layer having an excellent softness, permeability and elasticity, thereby forming a spatial fabric product with predetermined physical features. Accordingly, the physical features (such as the stiffness, elasticity, softness or the like) of the spatial fabric may be designed previously so as to satisfy the practical requirements.

Abstract: An airbelt is provided that passes smoothly through an anchor and winds around a retractor. The airbelt includes a non-inflating section and a flat hollow-cylindrical inflating section. A bag is arranged only within the inflating section. An end of the bag as well as an end of the belt is connected to a tongue. The non-inflating section is inserted into a through-anchor and is connected to a retractor so as to enable to be wound up around and pulled out of the retractor. The belt is consecutively and integrally made by knitting or weaving all the parts extending from the non-inflating section toward the inflating section. A weft thread, which is lined up with a fusion thread such as a thread having a core-sheath structure, is inserted into the non-inflating section so as to be processed with heat.

Abstract: A synthetic filament formed from first and second compatible polymers. The first polymer has a first, higher melting temperature melting point and the second polymer has a second, lower temperature melting point that is at least 5° C. lower. The polymers are mixed and extruded to form a filament that has two distinct melting points so that the filament remains stable and can be heat set at a temperature less than the first high temperature. A woven textile is also provided which incorporates the filaments in at least some of the machine direction and cross direction yarns.

Abstract: Polyolefin fibers, filaments and fabrics made therefrom which comprise a melt blend which comprises (A) a polyolefin; and (B) at least one polyetheresteramide which contains aromatic diol-derived sections, exhibit excellent durable dyeability. The fabrics are useful in woven garments, carpeting, furniture and automobile upholstery, woven industrial fabrics, non-woven absorbents used in disposable diapers, non-woven garments including disposable medical garments, filter media, synthetic paper and the like.

Abstract: A process for improving the properties of knit fabrics containing bicomponent polyester fibers, by heat-setting the fabrics, while stretched cross-directionally, prior to dyeing, is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a biologically degradable polymer and a material from sea plants and/or shells of sea animals or at least two components selected from the group consisting of saccharides and the derivatives thereof, proteins, amino acids, vitamins and metal ions. The invention additionally relates to a molded article comprising said polymer composition. Said molded article may be used packaging material or fibrous material, in the form of fibrous material as mixing component for the production of yarns, and in the form of fibrous material for the production of nonwoven fabrics or woven fabrics.

Abstract: An implantable medical article as well as an implantable fiber which is particularly useful for medical implants is disclosed. The fiber includes comprises a first component formed from a substantially resorbable material and a second component formed from a fiber-forming polymer.

Abstract: There are provided fabrics excellent in electrical conductane and antistatic property as well as dust proof clothes using the same. Conductive yarn comprising synthetic filament yarn as the core covered with conductive bicomponent fibers is used as conductive yarn used in the warps and/or wefts at intervals.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the present process involves subjecting a fabric comprised of conjugate yarns to an acidic treatment, which degrades a portion of one component of the conjugate yarns and to dyeing. The acid treatment, given certain reaction kinetics, removes a portion of the polyamide element of the conjugate filament. The at least partial removal of the polyamide component results in a fabric has enhanced dyed appearance, especially when dyed a dark shade. In an alternate embodiment, the fabric may also be treated with a basic solution to improve its moisture transport properties.

Abstract: A photoluminescent thermoplastic multi-component fiber comprising a pigmented component and processing enhanced luminescence and mechanical properties. Most suitably, the pigmented component comprises between 5% and 30% by weight of photoluminescent pigment and the pigmented component is between 20% and 50% by weight of the multi-component fiber. The multi-component fiber can be formed from either POY or FDY, and the multi-component fiber can have many different cross section shapes including sheath/core. These single component or multi-component fibers can be made into a variety of fabrics. Additionally, single component or multi-component fibers can also be formed into single or multi-component meltblown and spunbonded fabrics.

Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial fabrics which are treated with a specific durable and regenerable halamine/chlorine system and methods of removing residual active chlorine from the target textile surface without reducing the antimicrobial activity of the textile. Such methods comprise contacting an amine-treated fabric first with a halogen-based bleach (or other halogenated liquid) to produce halamines at the fabric surface, and subsequently washing the resultant halogenated fabric with a reducing agent which removes the residual, unbonded halogen (such as chlorine) from the fabric surface but does not, surprisingly, remove the halamine halogen. The remaining halamine halogen thus provides the desired antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing yarn having reduced heatset shrinkage. Preferably, the fibers used in making the yarn are bicomponent fibers. The present invention also provides a process for producing yarn having reduced heatset shrinkage at reduced heat temperatures.

Abstract: The invention provides a woven fabric comprising warp fibers and a weft wherein the weft is selected from the group consisting of pick-and-pick and co-insertion constructions; the weft comprises a spun staple yarn and a polyester bicomponent filament wherein said polyester bicomponent filament comprises poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(trimethylene terephthalate); and the polyester bicomponent filament has an after heat-set crimp contraction value of from about 10% to about 80%. The invention further provides a process for making such fabric.

Abstract: A firefighter garment including melamine high-heat and flame resistant fibers that have been stock dyed to obtain a desired shade or color. The stock dyed fiber is preferably blended with another fiber and the blend spun, by ring or core spinning, into a yarn for use in a protective fabric. Fabric produced by employing a blend of stock dyed melamine fibers and other high temperature fibers offers numerous cost and performance advantages. The elimination of the damage associated with the piece dyeing process allows the fabric to increase its strength and tear characteristics without affecting its thermal performance.

Abstract: A tent fabric comprising a woven fabric made of yarns containing kenaf fibers in an amount of 10 wt. % or more. The tent fabric after use can easily be recycled and hence contributes to resource saving and environmental protection.

Abstract: A synthetic polymer yarn comprising a bicomponent yarn and a second yarn combined to form a single yarn is disclosed. The bicomponent yarn is made up from a first component and a second component each comprised of a fiber-forming polymer and each having different shrinkages from the other to effectuate a bulking effect. This differential shrinkage may be obtained, for example, by using different polymers or similar polymers having different relative viscosities. The synthetic polymer yarn of the present invention has advantageously exhibited an improved visual effect, including a stratified effect, which improves the visual composition of products produced using the yarn. Moreover, the fabrics produced from the yarn have improved hand and stretch and recovery.

Abstract: The present invention concerns weaving. In particular, it is a woven material produced using tape-like warp and tape-like weft through the employment of a rotary type shedding device which also functions as a direct specific-weave patterning device and a pick guiding device. The material according to the invention has a constructional constitution of at least some of the warp and weft that is non-homogenous. The invention also relates to a weaving device for producing woven material with tape-like warp and weft, comprising a rotary device, which is capable of producing more than one fabric simultaneously.

Abstract: There are provided fabrics excellent in electrical conductane and antistatic property as well as dust proof clothes using the same. Conductive yarn comprising synthetic filament yarn as the core covered with conductive bicomponent fibers is used as conductive yarn used in the warps and/or wefts at intervals.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a textile fabric. This fabric is particularly well suited for use as the outer shell fabric of a firefighter's garment. The fabric is a woven fabric of spun yarns and multi-filament yarns. The spun yarn includes a first staple being a polymer selected from the group consisting of PBI or PBO or melamine formaldehyde, and a second staple being an aramid polymer. The multi-filament yarn includes an aramid filament.

Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial fabrics which are treated with a specific durable and regenerable halamine/chlorine system and methods of removing residual active chlorine from the target textile surface without reducing the antimicrobial activity of the textile. Such methods comprise contacting an amine-treated fabric first with a halogen-based bleach (or other halogenated liquid) to produce halamines at the fabric surface, and subsequently washing the resultant halogenated fabric with a reducing agent which removes the residual, unbonded halogen (such as chlorine) from the fabric surface but does not, surprisingly, remove the halamine halogen. The remaining halamine halogen thus provides the desired antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: Melt processable perfluoropolymer forms in woven, non-woven and knitted manifestations, and products produced therefrom such as filters and filtration support media are made of melt processable single and/or multicomponent yarns from a wide range of deniers, shapes and crimps.

Abstract: A fabric for flame resistance apparel with a limiting oxygen index greater than 21 employs a yarn of a co-mingled bundle of two different filaments of different shrinkage characteristics with the yarn having a random entangled loop structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to materials which absorb human body odor, or odors associated with humans, prevent production of human body odors, or odors associated with humans, and prevent the detection of human body odors, and odors associated with humans, by animals, The materials comprise polyester fibers and antimicrobial acetate fibers. The materials can be made into, for example, twill, fleece, jerseys and hunting garments, apparel, protective garments and hunting accessories made therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a yarn having improved abrasion resistance and a fabric made from that yarn, as well as process for preparing the yarn and fabric. The yarn includes (a) aramid fibers and (b) up to 40 weight percent of fibers of synthetic polymers having a melting point between 200 and 300 degrees C, based upon the total weight of (a) and (b) only, the yarn or fabric including the yarn being heat treated at a temperature below the melting point of the fibers of component (b).

Abstract: There are provided fabrics excellent in electrical conductane and antistatic property as well as dust proof clothes using the same. Conductive yarn comprising synthetic filament yarn as the core covered with conductive bicomponent fibers is used as conductive yarn used in the warps and/or wefts at intervals.

Abstract: A fabric particularly useful in the manufacture of occupant support structures is described. The fabric is desirably leno woven to have a high degree of openness and such that at least a plurality of the yarn intersections are stabilized from relative motion. The fabric includes elastomeric synthetic yarns in at least one fabric direction. At least some of the points of yarn intersection can be supplementally stabilized from relative motion, such as through the use of bicomponent yarns having a sheath which is melted to secure intersecting yarns together. The fabric is also resistant to ultraviolet irradiation so that it retains its physical properties after accelerated exposure to UV irradiation. The fabric provides good support and ventilation, and is suitable for use as a surface fabric in automotive and seating applications.

Abstract: Prepregs for an electronic support comprising: (a) a matrix material; and (b) at least one non-degreased fabric comprising at least one strand comprising a plurality of fibers, wherein at least a portion of the fabric comprises a coating which is compatible with the matrix material, and wherein the at least one strand has a shape factor of greater than 1, measured in the warp direction or the fill direction of the at least one non-degreased fabric. Laminates for an electronic support comprising: (a) a matrix material; and (b) at least one non-degreased fabric comprising at least one strand comprising a plurality of fibers, wherein at least a portion of the fabric comprises a coating which is compatible with the matrix material, and wherein the at least one strand has a shape factor of greater than 1, measured in the warp direction or the fill direction of the at least one non-degreased fabric. Electronic supports and electronic circuit boards comprising at least one prepreg or at least one laminate.

Abstract: A microsafe cloth for shielding microwaves is made by weaving an electrical conductive fiber together with a generic fiber, wherein fine particles of Zirconium oxychloride, Beryllium Copper (BeCu), Magnesium, Titanium Dioxide (TiO2), etc., are doped in a high molecular polymer comprising Kevlar Caramid, Polyamide, Polypropylene, Polythiadiazole, and Poly tei ephthalat to form the electrical conductive fiber, whose content ratio shall decide the shielding rate against electromagnetic waves.

Abstract: A cation exchange membrane wherein a plain weave reinforced cloth is embedded in a fluorinated polymer having a sulfonic acid group and/or a carboxylic acid group, characterized by possessing therein a tubular path which is formed in a direction of a warp and a weft of the plain weave reinforced cloth and has a cross section flat to a direction of thickness of the membrane.

Abstract: A fabric used with an inflatable penile prosthesis and having a high fabric weave density is disclosed. The fabric is comprised of substantially non-distensible warp fibers and expandable/contractible fill fibers. The warp fibers are made of a 40 denier polyester yarn and the fill fibers are made of a 70 denier spandex yarn wrapped with a 40 denier polyester yarn. The fill fibers and warp fibers have sufficient fabric weave density so as to resist fabric distortion, such as fill separation.

Abstract: A float textile having an improved optical interference function, containing a float texture that yarn formed by combining three or more multi-filament yarns each comprising, as a constituent unit, optically interfering mono-filaments which are formed by alternately laminating layers of at least two polymers having different refractive indices and which have a flattening ratio of 4 to 15 and by interlacing the multi-filament yarns to form 20 or less interlaces per meter is used as a warp float and/or weft float component, and having a float number of 2 or more.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method of manufacturing a two-thread yarn having a certain degree of elasticity for use on the weaving industry and to an apparatus for carrying out the method. The method comprises the steps of providing at least one elastic yarn and at least one support yarn as a paired couple; applying a water-soluble thermosetting adhesive substance to said elastic yarn and support yarn paired as a couple; fastening said adhesive-coated elastic yarn and support yarn paired as a couple to each other to form a two-thread yarn; and simultaneously stretching, heating and setting said two-thread yarn comprising said elastic yarn and said support yarn paired as a couple.

Abstract: An automotive upholstery fabric resistant to degradation of strength and elastomeric properties upon exposure to ultraviolet irradiation is provided. The fabric includes an elastomeric fiber component which makes up not less than 40 percent by weight of the fabric. This elastomeric fiber component retains at least about 70 and preferably at least about 90 percent of its tensile strength following accelerated exposure to ultraviolet irradiation according to SAE Standard J1885.

Abstract: A filter cloth comprising at least a base layer and a filtering layer, characterized in that the ratio T/L of the thickness (T) of the filtering layer to the length (L) of fibers of fiber bundles constituting the filtering layer is 0.02 to 0.7 and the sum of a projected area of the fibers onto the base layer surface is 8 to 350 times the area of the base layer surface and, a filter cloth characterized in being constituted with at least a base layer and a filtering layer mainly composed of fiber bundles of crimped fiber ratio over 5%.

Abstract: A nonwoven fiber and fabric are provided wherein the fabric has comparable strength characteristics to conventional fabrics yet is softer. The fibers are are a blend of a high crystallinity polypropylene polymer and a random block copolymer of polypropylene and polyethylene. The fabric of this invention may be laminated to other spunbond layers, meltblown nonwoven fabrics or films.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber containing remarkably high heat resistance and softness and fiber-processed products using the same. A fiber formed from a polypropylene serving as at least one raw material, wherein the polypropylene is confirmed with NMR spectrometry that an isotactic pentad fraction (mmmm) of 0.950-0.995, a syndiotactic pentad fraction (rrrr) of 0-0.004, different bonds due to 2,1-insertion reaction and 1,3-insertion reaction in an amount of 0-0.3 mol %, and absence of terminal double bonds, and has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 50,000-1,000,000, and has a ratio (Mw/Mn) of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to number average molecular weight (Mn) of 1.5-3.8; and fiber-processed products using the fiber.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to fibers comprising; (A) from about 50 to 100 wt % (based on the combined weights of Components A and B) of at least one substantially random interpolymer having an I2 of from about 0.1 to about 1,000 g/10 min, a density greater than about 0.9300 g/cm3, and an Mw/Mn of about 1.5 to about 20; which comprises; (1) from about 0.5 to about 65 mol % of polymer units derived from; (i) at least one vinyl or vinylidene aromatic monomer, or (ii) at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer, or (iii) a combination of at least one aromatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer and at least one hindered aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer, and (2) from about 35 to about 99.5 mol % of polymer units derived from ethylene and/or at least one C3-20 &agr;-olefin; and (B) from 0 to about 50% by weight (based on the combined weights of Components A and B) of at least one tackifier.

Abstract: A water-retentive sheath manufactured from a cellulose based fiber of high water-retentivity. The cellulose based fiber of high water rententivity includes a component of a non-cellulose based material of high absorbency uniformly contained in a cellulose fiber and a single component of cellulose; and these two components are attached together side by side. The cellulose fiber can be viscose rayon and the non-cellulose based material of high absorbency can be polyacrylate salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional textile product, characterized in that at least the pile thread of which is subjected to one or more of the following textile treatments: a) the textile thread is enveloped; b) several textile threads are added to the textile thread; c) the textile thread is structured by making use of at least one monofilament and at least one multifilament; d) the textile thread is structured by making use of at least one monofilament and at least one multifilament thread of thermoplastic fibres; e) each of the textile treatments mentioned in points a-d are performed under such circumstances that the textile thread is kept sufficiently flexible during a first textile treatment and can be stiffened in a subsequent treatment.

Abstract: Yarn that is a blend primarily of a fluoropolymer and, to a lesser extent, of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid polymer; also an industrial fabric, especially a papermaker's fabric.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated body comprising a uniaxially stretched laminate composed of (I) a first thermoplastic resin layer and (II) an adhesion layer which has a lower melting point than said first thermoplastic resin layer (I) and is provided on at least one surface of said thermoplastic resin layer (I), said adhesion layer (II) being composed of a composition containing (A) 100 to 30% by weight of an .alpha.-olefin (co)polymer having a melt flow rate of 0.01 g to 100 g/10 minutes obtained by (co)polymerizing an .alpha.-olefin in the presence of a catalyst which includes at least one compound of a transition metal of Group IV in the Periodic Table containing a ligand having a cyclopentadienyl skeleton, and (B) up to 70% by weight of an olefin-based polymer; in one embodiment, the present invention relates to a nonwoven or woven fabric and a reinforced laminated body, each derived from the laminated body.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a monofilament made from a blend of a polyester having a polyhydric alcohol of 1,4-cyclohexane-dimethanol, a polyamide, and a polyolefin. This blend is useful as an article of paper making machine clothing when the blend is in the form of a fiber structure. Particularly, this blend is useful in spiral fabrics having good dry-heat strength and hydrolysis resistance.

Abstract: Bonded composite open mesh structural textiles are formed of woven textile. The textile is formed from at least two, and preferably three, components. The first component, or load bearing member, is a high tenacity, high modulus, low elongation mono- or multifilament yarn. The second component is a polymer in yarn or other form which will encapsulate and bond yarns at the junctions to strengthen the junctions. The third component is an optional effect or bulking yarn. In the woven textile, a plurality of warp yarns are woven with a plurality of weft (fill) yarns. The weave preferably includes a half-cross or full-cross leno weave. At least a portion of the warp and weft yarns are first component load bearing yarns. The polymer component is used as required for the bonding properties necessary for the finished product, and especially to provide improved junction or joint strength.

Abstract: Industrial fabrics which contain thermoplastic weft or filling filaments characterized by having at least one segment of the filament's cross sectional area consisting of a foamed polymer are described. The unfoamed segment or segments of the filament contribute axial strength while the foamed segment or segments of the filament contribute to radial compressibility. Industrial fabrics utilizing these filaments have reduced permeability, reduced weft denier, and improved fabric rigidity.

Abstract: An improved composite material of high temperature and chemical resistant material and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is provided. The composite material incorporates a coherent strand of commingled filaments of fiberglass and PTFE which is far more resistant to flex, abrasion, and chemical attack than conventional materials. Preferably filaments of expanded PTFE tow yarn and filaments of PTFE are combined through a process of air-jet texturing. Fabrics made from the composite fibers are combined with thermosetting phenolic or epoxy resins to produce pleated cartridge filter elements exhibiting superior performance in high temperature and corrosive environments.

Abstract: This invention concerns a composition comprising a blend of polyolefin with the reaction of a functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine in which the polyetheramine is grafted into the functionalized polyolefin in a customary mixing apparatus. A process for producing the reaction product of functionalized polypropylene and polyetheramine by melting with polypropylene in a customary mixing apparatus is also disclosed. Blends of the present invention are advantageously useful to prepare paintable automotive body parts. This invention further includes dyeable polyolefin compositions containing the reaction product of functionalized polyolefin and polyetheramine. Dyeable polyolefin fibers, including polypropylene fibers, are disclosed, which may be made by melt spinning, and which may be employed to make woven and non-woven fabric.

Abstract: A screen textile material for high precision and high density screen printing is made of a core and sheath type conjugate fiber in which a core component is formed of a thermotropic liquid crystalline polyester (A polymer) and a sheath component is formed by blending a flexible thermoplastic polymer (B polymer) and a thermotropic liquid crystalline polyester (C type) with a blending ratio of the C polymer of 0.15 to 0.45. The core and sheath type conjugate fiber has a specific color specification values to perform high quality printing by prevention of halation.