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.

Abstract: Materials and methods are provided for producing preform materials for impact-resistant composite materials suitable for liquid molding. Interlayers formed of nonwoven, continuous fibers, such as spunbonded, spunlaced, or mesh fabric, are introduced between non-crimped layers of unidirectional reinforcing fibers to produce a preform for use in liquid-molding processes to produce a composite member. Curing of the preform provides increased impact resistance by increasing the amount of energy required to propagate localized fractures due to impact.

Abstract: Thermoplastically deformable composite materials have a core layer with a glass fiber woven ply connected on both sides thereof to a fiber nonwoven ply of polypropylene fibers and glass fibers. The core layer is connected with at least one cover layer which comprises polypropylene fibers and polyethylene terephthalate fibers. The composite materials are produced by needling the individual layers and heating to melt the polypropylene fibers. The composite materials are useful for preparing automotive parts.

Abstract: An allergen trap is provided. The allergen trap includes a woven or nonwoven substrate having at least one strata. The trap is impregnated with or otherwise treated with a tacky adhesive by which allergens may be trapped. An example of an allergen is a dust mite. The tacky adhesive, in turn, may be treated with a miticide or activated carbon.

Abstract: A ballistic-resistant material having a first exterior layer formed of a ballistic-resistant non-woven textile, a second exterior layer formed of a ballistic-resistant non-woven textile, and an interior layer of ballistic-resistant woven textile arranged between the first exterior layer and the second exterior layer. The woven textile is a tight weave. The woven layer a high occupation, high fabric density woven textile at or near the technical jamming point of fabric construction. Also disclosed are articles made from the ballistic-resistant material.

Abstract: A buffing or polishing material has a nonwoven fleece layer and a backing layer that adds strength and dimensional stability to the material. The nonwoven fleece layer is a needled blend of natural fibers and synthetic fibers having a uniform density and working surface, resulting in a better polishing or finishing consistency. The material can withstand high heat levels and can be worked quickly, resulting in a more efficient polishing or finishing operation. The buff material can be converted into any preferred shape or tool, such as an endless belt, disc, flapwheel, or spiral band.

Abstract: Composites made from at least two plies are described, where one of the outer layers is a layer comprising glass fibers, and in particular is a staple glass fiber nonwoven. The layers have been bonded to one another by needling, and the extent of this needling is such that some of the fibers of the organic nonwoven emerge from the surface of the glass fiber sheet. The composite is then provided with a binder by using a rotating roll for single-side application to the glass fiber surface. The composites are particularly suitable for producing bituminized prefabricated roofing and waterproofing sheets, and as backings for coatings, e.g. PVC coatings.

Abstract: A wet web transfer belt for a closed draw papermaking machine is provided with a rough surface to allow easy release of a wet web. The rough surface is obtained easily, and with reliable quality, by forming the web-contacting side of a batt layer from a welded layer of meltable fiber. A filler is included in the surface portion of the welded layer, extending from the surface at least part way into the welded layer, thereby facilitating the production of projections and concavities which provide the rough surface, and resulting in a wet web transfer belt of stable quality.

Abstract: A transfer belt of a web press with an extended press gap for drying a paper web includes a support belt, in particular a woven or machined belt, a water-resistant polymer layer needled onto the support belt, and a fibrous surface layer arranged on the polymer layer.

Abstract: A laminate comprising (1) at least one layer of a textile structure comprising linear low density polyethylene fiber and (2) at least one layer of a textile structure comprising nomnelting fiber or fiber having a melting point higher than the linear low density polyethylene fiber, needlepunched and thermally consolidated together.

Abstract: A textile article for seat covers or cushions, in particular for seats in motor vehicles, which is designed for achieving a climatizing effect. The fabric is composed of several plies in a sandwich-like arrangement:a) a woven or knitted fabric (1) facing towards the body, and which has moisture-transporting and moisture distributing properties,b) a needle-punched non-woven fabric (2) located thereunder, also having moisture-transporting and moisture distributing properties,c) a second needle-punched non-woven fabric (3) located thereunder, having absorbent and storing properties; andd) a thermobonded non-woven fabric (4) located thereunder, having cushioning and rear-ventilating properties.