Abstract: A woven article comprises a plurality of electrically insulating and/or electrically conductive yarn in the warp and a plurality of electrically insulating and/or electrically conductive yarn in the weft interwoven with the yarn in the warp. A functional yarn in the warp and/or the weft comprises an elongate substrate including at least one electrical conductor and at least one electronic device thereon, wherein the at least one electrical conductor provides directly and/or indirectly an electrical contact for connecting to the electronic device.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a flame resistant fabric includes a plurality of flame resistant body yarns that form a body of the fabric, and a plurality of relatively tough yarns provided in discrete positions within the fabric body, the relatively tough yarns comprising a filament yarn that includes a filament composed of one of polyolefin, flame resistant polyester, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyetheretherketone, polyetherimide, polysulfar, polyimide, polyamide, polyimideamide, polybenzoxazole, polybenzimidazole, carbon, and glass.

Abstract: A flame or heat flux protective coating composition, which includes a dispersion of fiberglass, hollow glass spheres, or a combination of both in silicone. A flame or heat flux protective sheet, which includes hollow glass spheres dispersed in silicone in a sheet form or fiberglass and silicone in a sheet form, wherein the fiberglass is dispersed in the silicone or the fiberglass is a woven cloth coated with the silicone is also presented. Articles incorporating the flame or heat flux protective coating or sheet form and methods for coating an article with the flame or heat flux protective coating composition are also presented.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for the protection against electromagnetic radiation. The compositions include a polymeric material including a poyamide such as nylon 6 or nylon 6, 6, barium sulfate and magnesium sulfate. The polymeric material upon exposure to incident electromagnetic radiation emits subtle electromagnetic oscillations at probiotic frequencies that counter adverse effects of incident electromagnetic radiation. The polymeric material may be formed into a protective housing for electronic devices and may be formed into protective fabrics.

Abstract: A composite fire-resistant, heat-diffusing, and heat-reflective article. The article includes at least two layers of a fire-retardant and heat-resistant fabric with a heat diffusing and/or heat-reflective core disposed between the fabric layers. The core may include at least one layer of a thin metal foil (e.g., thin aluminum foil). The composite fire-resistant, heat-diffusing, and heat-reflective article provides durability, fire resistance, and the ability to withstand high heat exposure on one face for an extended period of time without transferring significant heat to the opposite face. Combining fire-retardant fabrics with a heat diffusing and/or heat-reflective core achieves a true synergy by offering greater fire and heat protection to persons and structures than either component can offer alone.

Abstract: Flame resistant fabrics and garments that have improved resistance to pilling and/or abrasion are disclosed. The fabrics, the fibers or yarns that make up the fabrics, or garments made from the fabrics are treated with a finish composition that is applied to the fibers, yarns, fabrics, or garments and then cured. The finish composition increases the resistance to pilling and/or abrasion of the fibers, yarns, fabrics, or garments. The finish composition includes a polymeric abrasion resistance aid, an alkylfluoropolymer, a polyethylene, and a wetting agent.

Abstract: A multicomponent fiber having a metal phobic component and a metal philic component that allows for the selective distribution of metal across the surface of the fiber is disclosed. The inventive multicomponent fibers may be used in fabrics and other products manufactured therefrom for economically imparting at least one of an antistatic quality, antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy, and ultraviolet and/or electromagnetic radiation shielding.

Abstract: A flame retardant fabric includes a base fabric, a bonding agent and a surface layer. The base fabric is fire-resisting and is a plain weave or knitting fabric fabricated from yarns made of flame retardant man-made fibers, or yarns made by blending, weaving or twisting the flame retardant man-made fibers and other fibers. The surface layer is a fabric, suede cloth or man-made leather or the like that is aesthetic appealing but not fire-resisting. The bonding agent bonds the base fabric and the surface layer together. The surface layer is not fire resisting, but the resulting composite fabric is flame retardant permanently. It also does not fuse or melt and can be directly carbonized to form an isolation layer.

Abstract: The present invention facilitates the thermal conductivity of fabrics by surface coating of the fabrics with high thermal conductivity materials 6. The fabrics may be surface coated when they are individual fibers or strands 4, bundles of strands, formed fabric or combinations therefore. A particular type of fibrous matrix used with the present invention is glass. Some fabrics may be a combination of more than one type of material, or may have different materials in alternating layers. HTC coatings of the present invention include diamond like coatings (DLC) and metal oxides, nitrides, carbides and mixed stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combinations that can be applied to the host matrix.

Abstract: Existing pressure sensing fabrics may involve two portions, i.e., insulating and conductive portions in the fabric, which increases the complexity of the fabric system and more important, and the instablization of the resistance-strain relationship during dynamic deformation which limits the application fields due to intrinsic properties difference between the two portions. These fabrics commonly employ two or more layers to accomplish the detecting functions. Such arrangements increase the thickness, weight, and cost of the sensors with some other disadvantages such as low accuracy, instability, etc. This invention describes a pressure sensing fabric have a general structure as simple as a plurality of electrically conducting yarns forming interlocking loops of yarns. The pressure sensing fabric is found not only be able to sense pressure but also the magnitude of the pressure.

Abstract: Multi-filament polyamide yarns characterized by high tenacity and low shrinkage are disclosed. Such yarns or fabrics made therefrom can be used in industrial applications in which such a combination of properties is desirable. Such yarns are particularly useful in the manufacture of automobile airbag fabrics. Also disclosed is a process for making such yarns. The yarn manufacturing process involves spin-drawing molten nylon, relaxing and controlling the yarn tension, and then winding the yarn. Yarns made according to this process exhibit linear density in the range of 110-940 decitex, tenacity equal to or greater than 80 cN/tex, and shrinkage, measured at 177° C., of less than 5%.

Abstract: It is the object of the invention to provide a fiber excellent in cool contact feeling which is excellent in hand and skin touch and capable of preventing unpleasant feeling in the wet state and a woven fabric, clothing, and underwear excellent in cool contact feeling and obtainable by using the fiber excellent in cool contact feeling. The invention is a fiber excellent in cool contact feeling, which contains a thermoplastic elastomer and an inorganic filler.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fabric which makes the wearer feel comfortable when the wearer is not in a sweating state and does not give a sticky feeling or a steamy feeling to the wearer even when the wearer perspires. The present invention can be achieved by a cellulose fiber-blended fabric, characterized by comprising cellulose fibers having a rate of dimensional change upon water absorption of 2% or more. When the fabric of the present invention is applied to sportswear, inner wear, outer wear, and the like, the wearer can obtain a comfortable wear feeling.

Abstract: A fabric (2; 20) formed from a plurality of first fibers or filaments (4), and a plurality of second fibers or filaments (6); the first fibers or filaments being non-conductive and comprising an electro-optically active material; and the second fibers or filaments being conductive; whereby a voltage difference between two second fibers causes a colour change in a first fiber positioned therebetween.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing thermoplastics to obtain a hydrophilic behaviour of the surface of objects made from said thermoplastics. The invention also concerns the additives used to obtain said surface hydrophily, said additives being mixed and jointly melted with the thermoplastics (mass-additivation process). The melted mixtures of thermoplastics and additives are shaped by any conventional means (extrusion, injection film stretching) to obtain the desired objects. The invention further concerns the uses of said thermoplastic objects with hydrophilized surfaces.

Abstract: A multi-compatible sizing composition that includes an epoxy resin emulsion, a silane coupling agent package, a non-ionic lubricant, and a crystalline polyol is provided. The epoxy resin desirably has an epoxy equivalent weight from 180-195. A preferred emulsifier is a modified polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide block copolymer. The silane coupling agent package includes an aminosilane and a vinyl silane coupling agent. The sizing composition may be used equally well with epoxy, unsaturated polyester, and vinylester thermosetting resins. Reinforcement fibers sized with the inventive sizing composition possess low friction on contact points, low fuzz, and reduced drag. Other performance characteristics such as in-plane shear and dynamic fatigue are also improved by the multi-compatible sizing composition. Fibers sized with the multi-compatible sizing composition may be used, for example, to form woven rovings and fabrics, in filament winding applications, and in pultrusion processes.

Abstract: A composite flexible fabric is employed as a covering for an opening of a building, such as a window or door. The composite fabric protects the opening from hurricane force winds and associated flying objects. The composite fabric is formed from at least one layer of a fabric comprised of high tenacity fibers and at least one ultraviolet radiation resistant layer which is attached to the high tenacity fiber fabric. The UV resistant layer limits transmission of both UVA and UVB rays preferably to less than about 10% of the radiation incident upon such layer. Preferably, the UV resistant layer is a woven fabric, and the layer of high tenacity fibers is a woven fabric of extended chain polyethylene fibers. An adhesive layer may be used to enhance bonding between the fabric layer and the UV resistant layer.

Abstract: A radio apparatus (400) comprises first and second antennas (42,44), a first transceiver (40) having a first transmitter (60) and a first receiver (61), a second receiver (62), a switching means (45, 46) arranged to provide selectable first and second states, and a control means (50) adapted to select between the first and second states for simultaneous transmission by the first transmitter (60) and reception by the second receiver (62). The switching means (45, 46) enables the first transmitter (60) to be coupled to either one of the first and second antennas (42, 44) and simultaneously the second receiver (62) to be coupled to the other of the antennas (42, 44), but prohibits coupling of both the first transmitter (60) and the second receiver (62) to a common antenna (42 or 44).

Abstract: A flame-resistant, camouflage knit fabric is disclosed. The fabric can include a first yarn having a first color, and a second yarn having a second color different than the first color. The fabric may optionally include a third yarn having a third color and/or an elastomeric yarn. These yarns can be knitted together to form a flame-resistant fabric having a multi-colored camouflage pattern. A method for making a flame-resistant, camouflage fabric also is disclosed. The method can include providing a first yarn having a first color and a second yarn having a second color different than the first color and knitting the first and second yarns to form a multi-colored camouflage pattern. The yarns can be knitted using a computer-controlled machine, such as a jacquard knitting machine.

Abstract: A material is provided that includes a first section for storing energy and a second section for releasing energy received from the first section in which the energy is preferably electrical energy that is used for one from among heat dissipation, heat generation, light emission and powering of an electric circuit. Ideally the material includes a third layer adapted to collect energy and convert the energy to electrical energy for storage in the first section. A fourth protection section is provided on at least one side of the material. The material can be formed of woven strips, laminated sections, or in coaxial sections that are woven together to form a flexible fabric material having at least one characteristic from among breathability, wickability, moisture resistance, moisture-proof, and stretchability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flame-resistant closure comprising at least one closing part having at least one two-dimensional backing fabric (14) from warp threads (10) and weft threads (12) and having functional threads (16) on the right side of the backing fabric (14) that at least partially extend through the backing fabric (14) and that form the closing elements (18). The backing fabric (14) is of the non-flame-resistant type and at least some sections of its reverse side comprise a substrate layer (32) with a hardly inflammable medium and/or with an active extinguishing medium. The closure according to the invention meets even high demands on low inflammability.

Abstract: A fabric for use in garments worn by electrical workers is constructed of at least three layers including a high visibility face fabric layer; an intermediate expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane layer, coated with polyurethane; and an inner layer comprised of flame resistant, high temperature fibers.

Abstract: A multi-layer woven or knitted fabric exhibiting reversibly changeable air permeability, which contains reversibly crimping cellulose acetate fibers exhibiting a percentage of crimp of less than 10% at a humidity of 95% or above and a percentage of crimp of 20% or above at a humidity of 45% or below and which has a basis weight of 100 to 350 g/m2. When water content of the fabric is enhanced by the absorption of water or moisture, the air permeability of the fabric increases to inhibit in-clothes stuffiness or stickiness due to sweat and in-clothes temperature rise, while when the fabric has discharged the water into the outside environment, the air permeability of the fabric decreases to the original one to prevent the body temperature from lowering excessively because of the heat of vaporization and thus keep the in-clothes environment comfortable.

Abstract: This invention relates to heat and flame resistant single ply fabric for use as a single or outer layer of a protective garment for a wearer. The fabric comprises at least one warp system and at least two weft systems. The warp system comprises a blend of 60 to 90 wt-% poly-m-phenylenisophtalamid (meta-aramid) and 10 to 40 wt-% poly-p-phenylenterephtalamid (para-aramid). The first of the at least two weft systems comprises a blend of 85 to 95 wt-% meta-aramid and 5 to 15 wt-% para-aramid. The second of the at least two weft systems essentially comprises para-aramid.

Abstract: This material is remarkable in that it is made by weaving or knitting, in such a manner as to form a structure comprising two superposed faces (1, 2) intermittently interconnected to each other so as to form pockets, and in which: one of the layers shrinks under the effect of heat; and the linking between the layers is implemented by intermittently linking selected yarns so as to form said pockets.

Abstract: A fade resistant, colored sheath/core bicomponent fiber can be made from a core formed of a melt dye-containing, dye soluble core polymer and a sheath formed of a dye-free, dye insoluble sheath polymer.

Abstract: Flame resistant fabrics are disclosed. In one embodiment, a flame resistant fabric includes a plurality of flame resistant body yarns that form a body of the fabric, and a plurality of relatively tough yarns provided in discrete positions within the fabric body, wherein the relatively tough yarns do not protrude beyond an outer surface of the fabric body so as to reduce the susceptibility of the relatively tough yarns to abrasion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heating fabric comprising a heating fabric element made by weaving woof fibers and warp fibers, a pair of conductive parts being a plain fabric made by a weaving method to extend from one side edge of the heating fabric element, for supplying electric power to the heating fabric element, wherein electrode fibers are woven in rows as warp threads in the conductive parts and a heating fiber is intermittently woven as woof threads at predetermined intervals so as to be conductive with the conductive parts, and wherein the heating fiber is woven in a zigzag pattern on the other side of the plain fabric of the conductive parts, in which one end of the heating fiber is woven into the conductive part, and a portion of the other end of the heating fiber is not woven into the conductive part, thereby forming a jumping portion having a length longer than a width of the conductive part, the jumping portion jumping over the conductive part so as not to be conductive with the conductive part.

Abstract: A fabric having a camouflage appearance in the near infrared (NIR) spectrum with a substantially a single color appearance in the visible (VIS) spectrum is provided. The novel fabric may include at least two synthetic polymer multifilament yarns. The multifilament yarns are selected from 3 types of multifilament yarns: multifilaments comprising carbon black, multifilaments comprising pigments which modify the NIR reflectance characteristics of the multifilaments, and multifilaments substantially free of additives capable of modifying the NIR reflectance characteristics of the multifilaments. The fabric is dyed to a substantially single color appearance in the visible spectrum. In general, the fabric has a NIR spectrum comprising two reflectance curves having about 10% to about 85% reflectance separated by about 5% reflectance in a range of wavelengths from about 700 to about 860 nanometers (nm).

Abstract: A flame retardant union fabric obtained by combining (A) 30 to 70% by weight of a fiber comprising as a main component a flame retardant halogen-containing fiber made of a composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an acrylic copolymer of 30 to 70% by weight of acrylonitrile, 30 to 70% by weight of a halogen-containing vinyl monomer and 0 to 10% by weight of a vinyl monomer copolymerizable with them, 10 to 30 parts by weight of an antimony compound and 8 to 30 parts by weight of a zinc stannate compound, with (B) 70 to 30% by weight of a cellulosic fiber. The flame retardant union fabric shows a high flame resistance which passes the M1 class of NF P 92-503 burning test in France even after the post-treatment.

Abstract: A fabric including within its construction a first elongated electrical conductor crossed by a second elongated electrical conductor, the conductors being normally biased apart at a crossover point of said fibres with an air gap between them, whereby application of pressure in a direction substantially normal to a plane of the fabric causes the conductors to make contact. The fabric may be woven, knitted, non-woven or plaited. The fabric can be used as a pressure sensor, switch or other sensor.

Abstract: Mattress and home furnishing items are made open flame resistant by a fire barrier fabric that includes chlorine-free rayon fiber. The fire barrier fabric at least partially encloses the core of the open flame resistant mattress or home furnishing item. When tested in accordance with the flame resistance test protocols of NFPA 267 or ASTM E 1590, the mattress has a maximum heat release rate of less than 250 kW and a total energy release of less than 40 MJ in the first five minutes of the test. The home furnishing items may be tested under test protocols such as California Technical Bulletin #604 or #117. TEQ of the products of the combustion of chlorine-free fibers, yarns and fabrics is less than or equal to 2 nanograms.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a material for use in making beverage infusion packages including a plurality of fibers woven with at least one heat-bondable synthetic fiber. Preferably, the fibers are cellulosic fibers such as bamboo and the heat-bondable synthetic fibers are biodegradable fibers, such as polylactides or polylactic acid. The present invention is also directed to beverage infusion packages made from the material and methods of making the infusion package.

Abstract: The present invention patent refers to a fabric for embroidering with removable delimitation that aims at simplifying and making the embroiderers' work easier, featuring a delimitation that consists of a yarn or filament in a different color from that of the remaining fabric for embroidering, in order to help in the embroidery's orientation and positioning.

Abstract: This invention relates to cut resistant fabrics and articles including gloves, and processes for making cut resistant articles, the fabrics and articles comprising a yarn comprising an intimate blend of staple fibers, the blend comprising 20 to 50 parts by weight of a fiber selected from the group of aliphatic polyamide fiber, polyolefin fiber, polyester fiber, and mixtures thereof; and 50 to 80 parts by weight of an aramid fiber mixture; based on the total weight of the aliphatic polyamide, polyolefin, polyester, and aramid fibers. The aramid fiber mixture comprises at least a first aramid fiber having a linear density of from 3.3 to 6 denier per filament (3.7 to 6.7 dtex per filament); and a second aramid fiber having a linear density of from 0.50 to 4.5 denier per filament (0.56 to 5.0 dtex per filament). The difference in filament linear density of the first aramid fiber to the second aramid fiber is 1 denier per filament (1.1 dtex per filament) or greater.

Abstract: The present invention provides fabrics that have unique chemical, electrical, and thermal properties. The fabrics comprise layers of yarns woven together wherein the yarns further comprise carbon nanotube fibers. These carbon nanotube fibers may be either single-walled or multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The use of carbon nanotube fibers allows the fabrics to insulate, semi-conduct or super-conduct electrical charges. Additionally, the thermal properties of carbon nanotubes allow thermal energy to flow efficiently between the fabric and a heat sink or source. Additional yarns of materials other than carbon nanotubes can be integrated or woven into the fabric to provide other unique properties for the fabric. These fabrics can be layered to form unique garments or structures.

Abstract: A woven article having strands of polyetherimide (PEI) fiber or organic fibers (cyclic polyolefin) and strands of inextensible, heat resistant fiber is disclosed. Preferably warp and weft fibers of PEI are provided wherein said fibers bond together when heated. By using a multiplicity of PEI fibers, heating and compressing the woven article will produce a sheet-like surface on at least one side thereof.

Abstract: A fabric is provided that has high degree of flame resistance in the case of a union fabric consisting of a halogen-containing flame resistant fiber including antimony compounds, and a cellulosic fiber, and the fabric is classified into class M1 of NF P 92-503 combustion test in France. A flame resistant union fabric obtained by co-weaving: (A) a fiber yarn 30% to 70% that has, as a principal component, a halogen-containing flame resistant fiber including an antimony compound 25 parts to 50 parts in an acrylic based copolymer 100 parts consisting of acrylonitrile 30% to 70% by weight, a halogen containing vinyl based monomer 30% to 70%, and a vinyl based monomer copolymerizable therewith 0% to 10%; and (B) a compound yarn 70% to 30% consisting of a cellulosic fiber (b-1) and a fiber melting at temperatures of 200 degrees C. to 400 degrees C. (b-2).

Abstract: A continuous halogen-free flame-retardant filament and method of forming thereof includes providing MC, a phosphorus compound, and PET, and then, forming a mixture of the MC, phosphorus compound, and PET. And lastly, extruding the mixture to form the halogen-free flame-retardant filament. The filament can be braided, woven or knitted into a variety of fabric constructions, such as, for example, sleeves for protecting wires.

Abstract: Coaxial and twisted pair conductive yarn structures reduce signal crosstalk between adjacent lines in woven electrical networks. A coaxial conductive yarn structure includes an inner conductive yarn having a plurality of conductive strands twisted together. An outer conductive yarn is wrapped around the inner conductive yarn. An insulating layer separates the inner and outer yarns. A twisted pair conductive yarn structure includes first and second conductive yarns, each including a plurality of conductive strands being twisted together. The first and second conductive yarns are twisted together to form a helical structure. In a woven electrical network, at least one conductor of adjacent conductive yarn structures is connected to ground to reduce signal crosstalk. Coaxial and twisted pair yarn structures may also be formed simultaneously with weaving or knitting the threads that make up the structures into a fabric.

Abstract: Paper-machine clothing comprising a woven structure and a filling component. A filament and a second filament of the woven structure intersect in a weave pattern contact each other. Void spaces produced by the intersection of the first filament and the second filament are substantially filled by a durable filling component. The durable component adheres to at most one of the first and second filaments.

Abstract: A fabric includes mutually transverse thread systems, with at least one of the thread systems including a differential shrinkage yarn C. The shrinkage yarn C has at least one effect component A that irreversibly elongates itself upon heat treatment, and at least one shrinkage component B that shortens itself upon heat treatment. The components A and B are bound together by nodes, wherein the number (y) of nodes per meter in the yarn C is predetermined as a function of the yarn count (x) of the transverse thread system so that the number (y) of nodes exceeds a minimum value and increases proportionally above the minimum value as a function of the yarn count (x).

Abstract: The invention is related to a thermally insulated and moisture-repellent textile structure, consisting of 1. an inner layer (contact skin): made of moisture-absorbance and sweat-repellant ultrafine fiber; 2. a middle layer: made of thermally insulated and anti-static metal yarns combined with moisture-absorbant and sweat-repellent ultrafine fibers; 3. an outer layer: moisture-absorbant and breathable pure cotton. When such textiles are applied to apparels like underwears, sweaters or jackets, the ultrafine fibers in the inner layer can completely absorb excessive water molecules on skin surface. When these water molecules that carry body heat pass through the middle layer, through the dual functions of the metal yarns of thermal insulation and the ultrafine fibers of moisture absorbance and sweat repellency, the water molecules are completely absorbed by the outer layer of pure cotton and repelled from the body. The body heat is conserved between the middle layer and human body.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a material for a friction element of a power transmission-absorption assembly and a method of making the material is disclosed. The material has preselected channel configuration which provides a plurality of channels defined at least in part by a pattern of stitches, such as a plurality of rows of stitches.

Abstract: A fibre or fabric comprising silicon for use as a medical fibre or fabric. The silicon present can be biocompatible, bioactive or resorbable material and may also be able to act as an electrical conductor. In addition, porous silicon may be used as a slow release means for example for drugs or fragrances, or as a collector for example for sweat. Novel fibres, fabrics and methods of preparation of these are also described and claimed.

Abstract: The invention provides a composite textile or material comprising a substrate of high strength fibers, and having a natural or synthetic diamond coating bonded thereto. Preferably, the textile is a high strength fabric including or made from aramide fibers, and the natural or synthetic coating is applied by a process such as plasma or flame spraying, chemical vapor deposition, sintering, or fast pulse laser deposition. The textile or fabric can preferably be used to make or reinforce protective clothing including vests, hats, helmets, jackets, pants, shoes or boots, coats, blankets, rugs, curtains, and the like. The textile or fabric may also include an iodine or iodine containing coating, to absorb radioactive radiation, and to kill airborne pathogens, including bacteria and viruses.

Abstract: A composite sheet, and a process of making the same, including cured modified urea formaldehyde reinforced by glass fibers. The modifier is an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer. A roofing shingle, formed by coating the composite sheet with filled asphalt, represents a major application of the composite sheet.

Abstract: A protective cover system (100) for inhibiting corrosion of a metallic object. The protective cover system includes a cover (101, 200, 600) for defining a microenvironment and a corrosion inhibitor source for releasing one or more corrosion inhibitors into the microenvironment. In one embodiment, cover 200 comprises an outer liquid-impermeable layer (204), an inner liquid-permeable layer (202), and a superabsorbent layer (206) located between the outer and inner layers. In another embodiment, cover 600 includes a water-vapor-permeable layer (602) and a porous support layer (606) for supporting the water-vapor-permeable layer. In both of these embodiments, one or more corrosion inhibitors may be incorporated into the cover in one or more of the corresponding above-mentioned layers or in a layer separate from these layers, or may be provided in a separate container that fluidly communicates the corrosion inhibitor(s) to the microenvironment.

Abstract: A method and fabric structure that employs a napped fabric to protect a subject from an arc flash. At least one napped fabric layer with an increase in fabric thickness due to napping of at least 35% is incorporated into a normal arc protective fabric structure to increase EBT by at least 8%.

Abstract: Window coverings are formed of woven fabrics of acrylic yarns to provide minimal degradation of the window covering due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and to minimize damage to interior furnishings within a building at which the window coverings are applied. The window coverings are preferably formed of panels of pigmented acrylic yarn having a yarn number of about 24, 2 ply and a weave density of about 29 ends per inch of warp threads and 24 picks per inch of weft threads with about 0.063 inch square openings between the thread rows. UV blocking for A and B wavelength ranges may be on the order of 69 to 78 percent.