Abstract: There is provided a fabric reinforcing material for urethane foam-molding, which includes an organic fiber non-woven fabric which has a basis weight of 15 g/m2 to 200 g/m2, and a thermoplastic magnetic resin material which contains 10 to 80 percent by mass of a magnetic material powder having a mean particle diameter of 15 ?m to 500 ?m, and which is permeated in a portion of a surface of the organic fiber non-woven fabric and immobilized. Also, there is provided a method of manufacturing a urethane foam-molded product using the fabric reinforcing material.

Abstract: In a method of producing fibers having property enhancing inclusions, a molten material is supplied to a fiber forming apparatus. A controlled amount of particulate is added to the molten material. The molten material with the added particulate is formed into fibers. An undissolved portion of the added particulate forms inclusions in the fibers, the inclusions having an absorption index in a 2-7 ?m wavelength region that is greater than a corresponding absorption index of the material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of: providing a mixture of a polymer or a resin and a transition metal compound, producing a fiber from the mixture, and heating the fiber under conditions effective to form a carbon nanotube-containing carbonaceous fiber. The polymer or resin is an aromatic polymer or a precursor thereof and the mixture is a neat mixture or is combined with a solvent. Also disclosed are a carbonaceous fiber or carbonaceous nanofiber sheet having at least 15 wt. % carbon nanotubes, a fiber or nanofiber sheet having the a polymer or a resin and the transition metal compound, and a fiber or nanofiber sheet having an aromatic polymer and metal nanoparticles.

Abstract: A non-woven fabric for reacting with a liquid to produce a gas is provided. The non-woven fabric includes at least one non-woven fabric fiber, a plurality of hot melt particles, and a plurality of solid particles. The non-woven fabric fiber has a first melting point. The hot melt particles are bonded with the non-woven fabric fiber and have a second melting point, in which the first melting point is higher than the second melting point. At least a part of the solid particles are bonded with the hot melt particles. Moreover, a method for fabricating the non-woven fabric and a gas generation apparatus using the non-woven fabric are also provided.

Abstract: A fire protection blanket comprising: at least two fibrous subassemblies arranged substantially parallel to a principal surface of the blanket in which each fibrous subassembly comprises at least two mineral fiber wool layers, substantially parallel to the principal surface of the blanket, separated by at least one mineral fiber fabric and in which refractory particles are arranged inside at least one mineral fiber wool layer; at least one layer of refractory adhesive attaching the fibrous subassemblies to each other; and a covering comprising a mineral fiber fabric impregnated with a fire-resistant silicone and enclosing all of the fibrous subassemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanoparticles containing a non-persistent support material and metallic silver particles on the surface of said support material as further specified in the description; to composites containing said nanoparticles; to the manufacture of said nanoparticles and composites and to the use of said nanoparticles and composites.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adsorptive filtering material with biological and chemical protective function, in particular with protective function with regard to both chemical and biological poisons and noxiants, such as chemical and biological warfare agents, the adsorptive filtering material having a multilayered construction comprising a first outer supporting layer and a second outer supporting layer and an adsorptive layer disposed between the two supporting layers, the adsorptive filtering material further comprising at least one catalytically active component, the first outer supporting layer and/or the second outer supporting layer being provided with the catalytically active component. The adsorptive filtering material is particularly useful in NBC protective materials (for example NBC protective apparel) and also for production of filters.

Abstract: An internal lining of several layers having anti-microbial effect is described for an item of equipment suitable for at least temporarily covering body parts; in particular, the layers include at least one layer made from a woven fabric and/or knitted and/or non-woven fabric with an anti-microbial effect wherein the fabric contains a metal, which metal is integrated in a filament, a fiber and/or a spunbonded fiber or spunbonded yarn; and at least one other layer of a semi-permeable membrane made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and/or a polymeric laminate. The method of production of the multiple layered internal lining with an antimicrobial effect is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the textile containing at least one layer of polymeric nanofibres having diameter to 600 nanometres produced through electrostatic spinning of the polymer solution. The polymeric nanofibres contain particles of low-molecular substance dissolved or dispersed in solution of polymer which is subject to electrostatic spinning, possibly particles of low molecular substance which was created through a consequent chemical reaction of the original low molecular substance dissolved or dispersed in solution subjected to electrostatic spinning.

Abstract: A multi-purpose, quick drying towel is provided is comprised of fabrics that use technologies that enable these fabrics to move moisture by means of accelerating capillary action, or wicking. This wicking process spreads the moisture to the surface area of the towel very quickly, moving the moisture away from the body of the user to the surface of the towel where the moisture is able to quickly evaporate. Other features include a lightweight, space saving feature for packing and travel, an anti-microbial feature so the towel is more hygienic, and/or SPF sun protection.

Abstract: A conductive (electrical, ionic, and photoelectric) polymer membrane article, comprising a non-woven membrane of polymer fibers, wherein at least some of the fibers have diameters of less than one micron; and wherein the membrane has an electrical conductivity of at least about 10?6 S/cm. Also disclosed is the method of making such an article, comprising electrostatically spinning a spin dope comprising a polymer carrier and/or a conductive polymer or conductive nanoparticles, to provide inherent conductivity in the article.

Abstract: The leather-like sheet substrate of the invention comprises a nonwoven fabric of three-dimensionally entangled superfine fibers (A) of at most 0.5 dtex in fineness and a polymer elastomer (B) filled in the entangled interspaces of the nonwoven fabric, in which the superfine fibers (A) comprise an organophosphorus component-copolymerized polyester and the polymer elastomer (B) contains a metal hydroxide or is copolymerized with an organophosphorus component. The leather-like sheet substrate of the invention and artificial leather obtained from it contain no halogen and are resistant to flames. These have a soft feel and are suitable to applications in the interior field that requires flame retardancy, especially to seats for vehicles, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an X-ray absorbing material that can be used in medicine as well as in the manufacture of special protective clothing, protective screens, housings, protective coatings and isolation materials. In a first embodiment, the material uses as a filler a poly-dispersed mixture, segregated by kneading and containing metallic particles having a size between 10?9 and 10?3 m, wherein the particles are bonded to the surface of a textile base. The density of the material is defined by the relation qN=(0.01–0.020) qP, where qN is filler. In a second embodiment, the invention uses as a filler the above mixture, although here the particles are surrounded by the volume of a matrix made of a compound that solidifies under atmospheric pressure. The total mass of the poly-dispersed and segregated mixture is defined by the relation M=(0.05–0.

Abstract: A friction material for a liquid medium, according to the invention, consists of a fibre mat impregnated with a thermosetting resin, the fibres having a length of at least 12 mm. The method of producing such a material includes the following steps: a) a mixture of fibres of the same nature or of different natures is produced in a mixer; b) the mixture is carded to form a card web; c) the card web is lapped; d) the lap thus formed is needled; e) the needled mat is impregnated with a thermosetting resin.

Abstract: A burner membrane has at least one layer consisting of a compressed, needled fiber web with a porosity of between 60% and 95%, and that is constructed of heat-resistant stainless steel fibers. A method for its manufacture includes the steps of providing a fiber web composed of heat-resistant stainless steel fibers, needling the fiber web, and compressing the needled fiber web to the desired porosity.

Abstract: A deodorant fibrous material contains (1) as a first deodorant material, at least one deodorant component selected from inorganic type and polyorganic acid, ester or salt type components, (2) as a second deodorant material, at least one hydrazine compound and (3) a synthetic resin binder. The deodorant fibrous material can be produced by applying to a fibrous material by a padding or coating method, a liquid composition containing the above components (1)-(3), followed by subsequent heat treatment.

Abstract: A washfast and down-proof metallized fabric which comprises a metallic side, a non-metallic side and a cross-linked polyurethane latex coating over both sides which encapsulates said metal particles, its method of preparation and articles of clothing comprising such fabric are described.

Abstract: In one application for remediating sediments, employing a geocomposite sheet eliminates the need for a thick cap or removal and subsequent ex situ treatment of the sediment. A geocomposite with at least one layer of reactive material is placed over the area to be remediated. A layer of available surcharge materials such as sand, gravel, or riprap covers the geocomposite. The weight of the surcharge materials causes pore water to flow from the sediment through the reactive layer or layers of the geocomposite. Contaminants may be trapped in this reactive layer or layers. A top or bottom layer, or both a top and bottom layer, may be provided to inhibit incursion from outside the sediment layer, while permitting appropriate flow direction of pore water into the reactive layer or layers.

Abstract: The present invention is a luminous fabric and garment that have excellent luminescent properties under conditions of poor lighting, that lose their luminescent properties only slightly due to wear degradation and the like during prolonged use, that have the same color tone and design as regular fabrics and garments during day use, and that possess excellent aesthetic qualities and are free from design limitations.

Abstract: A hazardous material storage area has a reactive multi-layer composite mat which lines an opening into which a reactive backfill and hazardous material are placed. A water-inhibiting cap may cover the hazardous material storage area. The reactive multi-layer composite mat has a backing onto which is placed an active layer which will neutralize or stabilize hazardous waste and a fronting layer so that the active layer is between the fronting and backing layers. The reactive backfill has a reactive agent which can stabilize or neutralize hazardous material and inhibit the movement of the hazardous material through the hazardous material storage area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite material having a substrate, which contains at least one fiber layer, and a cover layer, which adjoins the substrate and which, at least adjacent to the at least one fiber layer, contains metallic fibers and/or threads. The at least one fiber layer of the substrate and the metallic fibers and/or threads of the cover layer being saturated with binder and, as a result, the substrate and the cover layer are formed together or connected. Metallic, ceramic or glass-type particles are embedded in the cover layer in the area of the metallic fibers and/or threads. Preferably, the particles may be one or more or a combination of TiC, TiN, TiAl, Fe, steel, Ni, Si, metal alloys, diamond, or glass. In addition, the invention provides a process for manufacturing a composite material and articles of manufacture comprising the composite material, especially for rotor blades or propellers.

Abstract: A method of making a fibrous, nonwoven electrically conductive mat particularly suited for use in making a glass fiber reinforced product is disclosed. The mat contains a majority of glass fibers with a majority of the glass fibers having a conductive material like an aluminum coating on at least a part of the surface of the glass fibers. The fibers are bonded together with a stretchable resin binder when the mat is to be used to mold a part having a complex curved surface, and a conventional binder when the mat is intended for flat or simple curved parts. The mats of the invention have a surface resistivity of less than about one million ohms/Sq. and usually less than 500 ohms/Sq. and are particularly useful in the manufacture of satellite antenna dishes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber product containing a pyroelectric substance and metal ion-holding inorganic particles. With this fiber product wherein the pyroelectric property of the pyroelectric substance is amplified by the metal ion-holding inorganic particles, there can be sufficiently obtained, with no necessity of using a large amount of a pyroelectric substance which is expensive, various effects, for example, activities of ameliorating diseases and promoting health (e.g. acceleration of blood circulation, cure of autonomic imbalance and promotion of metabolism), activity of maintaining the freshness of foods or natural flowers, activity of removing oil or other stains, and microbicidal activity.

Abstract: A fiber having increased cut resistance is made from a fiber-forming polymer and a hard filler having a Mohs Hardness Value greater than about 3. The filler is included in an amount of about 0.05% to about 20% by weight. In preferred embodiments, the fiber-forming polymer is poly(ethylene terephthalate) or a liquid crystalline polyester comprising monomer units derived from 6-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. Preferred fillers include tungsten and alumina.

Abstract: The improved culinary sheet is useful in the production of a culinary pan liner, such as a pie pan liner or the like. The sheet and liner are characterized by having a matrix of either a body of cellulosic fibers or a thermoplastic film, or both, in which are substantially uniformly distributed a plurality of discrete metal foil particles. The foil can be one or more of aluminum foil, tin foil, titanium foil, bronze foil, brass foil or copper foil. The concentration of foil particles in the matrix varies to control the strength, thermal properties and other characteristics of the sheet and liner. Preferably, the sheet and liner define a plurality of openings extending from the upper surface to the lower surface of the sheet and liner and disposed along the length and width of the sheet and liner. The openings control thermal and moisture transfer through the sheet and liner. The liner and sheet can be multi-ply with plies being bonded together with layers of wax or the like.