Abstract: An elongation resistant fabric, devices, and methods can include an elongation resistant yam laid in a knit structure of the fabric between knit loops in selected adjacent wales and partially about the loop in one adjacent wale in predetermined courses. In this manner, the fabric can be adapted to resist elongation in a walewise direction along the length of the fabric. The elongation resistant fabric can be a mesh fabric. In a mesh fabric, the size and a shape of pores in the fabric can be maintained when the fabric is pulled in the walewise direction. The elongation resistant yam can have a diameter larger than the individual diameters of other yarns in the fabric. The elongation resistant yarn can be, for example, a monofilament yarn, such as a polypropylene or polyester monofilament yarn.

Abstract: A knitted textile fabric for use in safety apparel, comprising a first yarn containing modacrylic fibers and a second yarn containing cellulosic fibers. The first and second yarns are intimately interknitted with one another in plated relationship with the modacrylic yarn disposed predominantly at an outer face of the fabric for imparting flame resistant properties and an affinity for high visibility dyes and with the cellulosic yarn disposed predominantly at the opposite face of the fabric for imparting a hand suitable for comfortable body contact with a user's skin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for forming a tubular-shaped knitted covering for a paint roller, or the like, having a pile extending from an outer surface of the covering, through use of a dial needle knitting arrangement. A cylinder needle knitting arrangement may be utilized in conjunction with the dial needle knitting arrangement for forming a tubular-shaped knitted covering for a paint roller having a pile formed from a combination of sliver and yarn fibers in successive courses of the tubular-shaped knitted covering.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new fabric designed for improved utility in swimwear applications, as well as the method for producing such fabric as well as garments made from such fabrics. The fabric can be characterized in terms elongation, instantaneous fabric growth at 15% strain and dimensional stability. The fabric comprises an elastic crosslinked polyolefin elastic yarn and a second yarn selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon, and polypropylene.

Abstract: An elastic composite yarn comprises a composite core and a composite covering. The composite core comprises an elastic core member and an inelastic functional core member. The composite covering comprises at least an elastic covering member and at least one inelastic covering member surrounding the elastic covering member, such that substantially all of an elongating stress imposed on the composite yarn is carried by the elastic core member and the elastic covering member.

Abstract: A material for producing a support bandage, which comprises a support. Said support is coated and/or impregnated with a curable plastic material and at least partially configured by a leno fabric comprising warp yarns that cross between two weft yarns running in parallel. Said leno fabric comprises at least one additional warp yarn that is located between two pairs of crossing warp yarns and does not cross any other warp yarn.

Abstract: A spacer-fabric sweatband, for, and incorporated into headwear which has an inner, skin-contact fabric layer, and an outer, headwear-facing fabric layer connected by a multiplicity of hydrophobic monofilament-pile spacing elements. The pile spacing elements function like thousands of miniature springs to maintain the fabric layers in uniform spaced parallel relation while creating substantial, pile-supported airspace between the fabric layers to facilitate the movement of ventilating airflow. The headwear-facing fabric layer is mesh-like for enhanced air circulation. The skin-contact layer is composed of solid skin-friendly fabric. The pile segments block sweat from migrating from the inner to the outer fabric layers by virtue of their hydrophobic composition.

Abstract: A low density fabric substrate for a medical bandaging product. The substrate has a plurality of longitudinally-extending voids formed in the fabric for permitting water penetration through the fabric thickness from one of the major faces to the other major faces. A reactive system is impregnated into or coated onto the substrate and remains stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions and hardens upon exposure to sufficient moisture to form a rigid, self supporting structure. A soft, flexible protective material covers at least one of the major faces of the substrate along its length to provide a cushioning barrier between the substrate and the skin of a patient when the material is in use.

Abstract: A knit protective sleeve and method of construction thereof provides a continuous and seamless sleeve wall knit from one or more yarns extending between opposite open ends of the sleeve. At least one heat vent opening is integrally knit within the wall between the ends.

Abstract: A knit tubular protective sleeve and method of construction thereof provides a continuous and seamless tubular wall knit from one or more yarns extending between opposite open ends of the sleeve. At least one opening is integrally knit within the tubular wall between the ends. The opening has a circumferentially continuous, knit outer periphery.

Abstract: An electronic switch comprises electrodes (6) incorporated in a textile structure (4). The electrodes form contact faces exposed at the surface of the structure, and available for engagement simultaneously by a body part such as a finger (10). The electrical conductivity at the surface of the body part completes an electrical connection between the electrodes (6), which can complete an electrical circuit to generate an output signal. The output signal can be used to activate a number of functions.

Abstract: A hinge for an airbag flap in a motor vehicle. The hinge is formed of a knitted fabric which is connected in a form-fitting manner both to the airbag flap and to regions surrounding the airbag flap. The knitted fabric has a plurality of inlaid or standing yarns arranged at an angle of at least 15° in relation to the longitudinal extension of the hinge-side edge of the airbag flap. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing the hinge is provided where the knitted fabric is arranged in relation to the airbag flap and also the regions surrounding the airbag flap in such a manner that the inlaid or standing yarns are arranged at an angle of at least 15° in relation to the longitudinal extension of the hinge-side edge of the airbag flap. The knitted fabric and at least parts of both the airbag flap and the regions surrounding the airbag flap are sheathed with plastic material so as to form a form-fitting connection.

Abstract: A circular knitted fabric and a method for making such a fabric is disclosed. The fabric employs a multifilament elastomeric yarn as a ground yarn and a polyester yarn as a pile yarn. The fabric is comprised of a plurality of knitted regions arranged in a pre-defined ornamental pattern on the fabric. The fabric has at least a first non-pile region and a second region having a pile of a first height. Also, a third region provides a pile of a second height. The fabric is visibly translucent through at least the first region of the fabric, so that an object positioned on a first side of the fabric is visible from the second side of the fabric when the object is viewed through the non-pile first region of the fabric.

Abstract: A spherical crocheted object includes a portion that contains high quality embroidery and is made beginning with a fabric piece called an initial disc. By initially knitting the spherical crocheted object into a flat, round disc of specific and limited dimensions, this initial disc is created for the introduction of an external embroidery process. The crocheted initial disc is tied off to maintain durability during the embroidery step, which is usually performed on specialized embroidery equipment. Thereafter, by vigilantly following specific construction techniques, a ball will be produced that retains its spherical shape resulting in an end product with characteristics similar to that of a spherical crocheted object that does not contain embroidery.

Abstract: A technology for a stretchable webbing is provided including a long inflatable belt for restraining a vehicle occupant, which is effective in ensuring the webbing rigidity and achieving the reduced product width of the webbing. In one embodiment, the stretchable webbing includes a long inflatable belt for restraining a vehicle occupant, a weft yarn of the stretchable webbing having a first filament element and a second filament element which extend adjacent to and in parallel with one another, where the first filament element and second filament element have different heat-shrinkage ratios.

Abstract: A tubular knit fabric is disclosed that is manufactured with a pile extending from the outer side thereof and in an extended length, small diameter configuration, the tubular knit pile fabric subsequently being separable into shorter tubular segments that may be secured to paint roller cover cores to produce seamless paint rollers. The knit paint roller cover fabric of the present invention is manufactured in a tubular segment with cut pile segments extending from the outside of the tubular knit paint roller cover fabric. The tubular knit paint roller cover fabric of the present invention is also manufactured in a size that makes it appropriate for installation onto paint roller cover cores.

Abstract: In a tubular knitted fabric with a stripe pattern knitted by a flat knitting machine, to cause cross-over yarns to appear inside the tubular knitted fabric so as to eliminate cutting operation of the cross-over yarns. For each knitting of a plurality of courses, a first knitted fabric portion and a second knitted fabric portion are continuously knitted by switching a first knitting yarn and a second knitting yarn. The first knitted fabric portion and the second knitted fabric portion are knitted by continuously performing a first knitting process for knitting the first knitted fabric and a second knitting process for knitting the second knitted fabric alternately.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for knitting a double jersey knit fabric (11) on a double jacquard, double jersey circular knitting machine, the double jersey knit fabric (11) having a design consisting of more than 12 needles, wherein the knitting machine comprises a cylinder (C) and a dial (D) provided with needles each separately driven by an electronical pattern controlling mechanism, wherein the needles of the cylinder (C) are provided for knitting the front (F) of the fabric (11), and the needles of the dial (D) are provided for knitting the back (B) of the fabric, and wherein the front (F) of the fabric (11) comprises at least one area of blister fabric (5), wherein a non-reversible single-sided designed knit fabric (11) is knitted having a desired design at the front of the fabric (11) and a technical design at the back of the fabric (11), wherein this technical design is created by knitting or tucking one or more of the yarns (7, 8, 9 and/or 10) that are used for forming the blister fabric (6) with

Abstract: Warpknitted spacer fabric knitwear 11 consisting of two knitwear layers 12, 13 which are positioned parallel relative to one another and which are connected to one another by pile yarns 14 which extend to and fro, wherein the knitwear layers 12, 13 comprise courses 22, 23 generally extending in the direction of production, as well as weft threads 15, 16 connected by knitting thereto, and wherein the pile yarns 14 extend generally in the direction of production and are connected to the knitwear layers 12, 13, wherein in at least one of the knitwear layers 12, 13 there is worked in at least one weft thread 16 of a lower tear strength for producing a substantially linear nominal separating region T and wherein, in the region of the at least one weft thread 16 of a lower tear strength, at least one pile yarn 14 is left out for additionally weakening the substantially linear nominal separating region T.

Abstract: The belt is of those which have a flat configuration and is closed by means of staples (6) or similar. Said belt comprises a mesh fabric (1), with warp (12) and weft (11), in which a plurality of holes (2) of size and determined density are defined, said fabric (1) being covered and thermofixed by a coating (3) of nonslip and temperature-resistant material. The weft (11) has some reinforced areas (4) alternating with some clearer areas (5), in which the weft (11) has a lower concentration of threads or fibres and, jointly with the warp (12), it defines the holes (2). The invention includes a method of manufacturing said belt (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prosthetic open knit fabric (10) made as a single piece, based on an arrangement consisting of several sets of yarns of a biocompatible polymer material, comprising, continuously in the direction of production of the knit, a central strip (11) and two lateral strips (12), one on each side of the central strip, characterized in that it comprises one or more set(s) of pillar stitch yarns defining a pillar stitch pattern, the said one or more set(s) of pillar stitch yarns extending across the entire width of the central strip (11) and of the lateral strips (12) and together forming a first threading across the width of the central strip and a second threading across the width of the lateral strips, the said first and second threading being different, and at least two partial weft stitching sets. The present invention also relates to a method of producing such a knit fabric and to an implant for supporting prolapses obtained from such a knit fabric.

Abstract: A non-laminated window shade having simultaneously formed and interconnected layers is provided. Pattern is produced by revealing portions of an intermediate layer. An intermediate layer comprises solution dyed yarns of a dark color. Pad dyeing and yarn selection produces contrast between a front layer and revealed portions of an intermediate layer.

Abstract: A medical bandage consists of a knit fabric made from loop yarns without inlaid yarns. The loop yarns are multifilament yarns having at least one elastic filament, a plurality of synthetic microfilaments and a plurality of cellulose or cellulosic filaments. The bandage has a linear and a non-linear stretching regime, with an operating point lying between them. When it is applied to a patient, it is elastically stretched to the operating point, which allows to generate reproducible, well defined compression forces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a knitted neck collar, and more particularly to a knitted neck collar prevented from drooping, wherein, when producing a neck collar using a knitted material, a narrow band having excellent elasticity and return force is inserted in the neck collar to prevent the neck collar from drooping, a method for producing the same, and a garment having the same. By the method for producing a knitted neck collar according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a knitted neck collar prevented from drooping even when a garment having the knitted neck collar is repeatedly put on and taken off and washed, thereby maintaining the original shape of the knitted neck collar, due to the fact that an elastic member having the same circumference as a distal end of the knitted neck collar is inserted in the neck collar and can be reliably positioned in the neck collar along the distal end of the neck collar.

Abstract: A warp knit self-curling fabric and methods of construction thereof provides an elongate sleeve having overlapping edges for protecting elongate members. The fabric includes warp stitches and a plurality of weft stitches. The fabric comprises at least three yarns warp knit together, wherein one of the weft stitches is knit using a tricot stitch of a monofilament under tension to bias the fabric into a self-curled configuration about a central space. The monofilament forms an inner surface of the sleeve.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a raschel knit net having square meshes is provided. The method consists of providing a raschel knit net having diamond meshes, and cutting diagonally across the net from selvedge to selvedge. Multiple pieces of cut net are rotated and aligned, selvedge to selvedge, such that the meshes are square shaped with the mesh strands running generally lengthwise and widthwise. The aligned selvedges are then joined together, creating a net having square meshes, such that the dimensions of the net are fixed lengthwise and widthwise. The joined selvedges create a dimensional control portion extending diagonally between lengthwise edges of the net.

Abstract: When knitting a tubular knitted fabric having a difference in the number of wales between a front knitted fabric and a back knitted fabric, knitted fabrics are knitted alternately while turning the tubular knitted fabric and jointing the front section having a large number of wales at middle portions. In one example embodiment, turning is performed such that one boundary of boundaries coupling the fabrics is positioned between front and back needle beds. The numbers of wales of the fabrics caught on the needle beds on both sides are equalized and the fabric of the front section having a large number of wales is knitted from one boundary to the joints at a middle portion of the knitting width. Subsequently, the tubular fabric is turned such that the other boundary is positioned between the needle beds, and the fabric is knitted from the boundary of the front section to the joints and then coupled.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a knit comprising at least one meshing sheet which includes at least one free chain yarn and at least one non-meshing sheet which includes at least one yarn which makes a 180 degree turn at the free chain yarn. Methods of producing the knit are also described.

Abstract: A sensor having a three layer construction comprising a first knitted conductive textile plane, a second conductive textile plane and an intermediate separating plane penetrable by the first knitted conductive textile plane to allow the first conductive textile plane and the second conductive textile plane to make electrical contact under a mechanical interaction. The intermediate separating plane defines structural endpoints from which the first knitted conductive textile plane deforms towards the second conductive textile plane under a mechanical interaction. The first knitted conductive textile plane has conductive yarn knitted to form a repeating pattern of stitches each comprising a stitch looping portion SLP having a looping portion footprint LPF. Within the sensor, there is at least one of a plurality of described dimensional relationships between stitches of the first knitted conductive textile plane and structural endpoints of the intermediate separating plane.

Abstract: A textile component includes a pocket or channel woven directly into the textile using a jacquard weaving method. The textile component may be used in a variety of applications for attachment to an article. A pattern may be woven into the textile, and a pocket may be woven into the textile for receiving an insert. The textile may also include one or more channels for attaching the textile to an article. The channels slide over support elements on the article. In addition, a cut line may be woven into the textile to define an intended path for a cutting device.

Abstract: A prosthetic knit for medical or surgical use which has a structure made of monofilament and/or multifilament yarn which is biocompatible and optionally partially bicabsorbable. According to the invention, this knit comprises a monofilament sheet forming, on one face of the knit, spiked naps which protrude perpendicularly with respect to said sheet, that is to say naps each having a substantially rectlinear body and, at the free end of this body, a head of greater width than that of this body.

Abstract: A fabric is provided that includes a knit structure having a geometric shape imparting an auxetic property to the fabric due to rotation of one or more portions of the knit structure. In some aspects, the fabric includes a knit structure having a triangular lattice shape that imparts an auxetic property to the fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spacer fabric with advanced cushionability, flexibility, and thermal conductivity, and a method of fabricating the same. In accordance with the present invention, the spacer fabric is useful as a car seat fabric. In particular, the spacer fabric is applicable to a car seat equipped with an actuator and a heating/cooling apparatus inside, due to the advanced flexibility for transferring the actuator moving effect to the body, the increased cushionability for minimizing the hardness of the surface of the device, and the high thermal conductivity for effectively transferring the quick heating/cooling effect to the body.

Abstract: A cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant fabric is provided having both high cut resistance and light fabric weight, preferably a cut resistance of at least 500 (as measured by ASTM-F1790-04) and a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces/square yard (OPSY), which can be prepared, if desired, by shaped knitting into a shaped fabric panel, which is used to prepare cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant garments or coverings.

Abstract: The present invention provides articles useful in medical applications including the treatment of heart diseases, and methods for producing the articles. Embodiments include warp knitted fabrics, both single and multilayer, medical articles and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Ecological cleaning fabric comprising polyester-based microfibre comprising a warp-bent fabric having polyester-based yarn in the base with multi-filter loops, preferably including polyester textile fiber.

Abstract: A method of planning and fabricating a single crocheted work-piece that incorporates a meandering pattern. A special grid is constructed, the pattern placed in the grid, and the stitch combinations noted on the pattern line forming a “map”. This map of the work-piece is carefully followed in the fabrication of the first round. The work-piece is fabricated by making a central piece that is the first round containing the complete meandering pattern line. The first round is constructed in two steps, a row 1A and a row 1B. Row 1A is not visible when the first round has been completed. Thereafter, encircling additional rounds are added until the work-piece has reached the desired size. Inside seams are connected to complete the work-piece. Alternating colors are used to emphasize the meandering pattern. New stitch combinations, specifically a three-way intersection and a four-way intersection, as well as inside and outside corners make the meandering pattern possible.

Abstract: A mesh bag including warp and weft thread groups and a closing part, wherein the warp groups are arranged crosswise, and the weft groups are laid out intersecting with the warp groups, starting from the junctions of the warp group, the warp group goes through the perforation of weft loop, the knitting threads of the warp groups go through the outermost weft loop and then are knitted crosswise to form the mesh hole, and the closing part is formed through mesh holes being closed at the terminal end. The entire warp thread is knitted throughout the mesh bag, which can solve the existing technical problem that the mesh thread bears uneven stress so as to allow the stress on the entire warp thread to be distributed equally and therefore to increase the loading capacity of the mesh bag.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an afghan incorporating personalized or commemorative indicia and a method for constructing the afghan. The individual pieces of the afghan incorporate the characters and symbols of the indicia at the point of fabrication so that the afghan is complete when the pieces are joined together. The method involves determining the event to be commemorated, choosing the specific indicia to be incorporated into the afghan and anticipating the use for the completed afghan. The size of the afghan and of the individual pieces are determined as well as the number of pieces to be fabricated. A grid is constructed representing the number and arrangement of the pieces so that the characters and symbols making up the indicia may be suitably positioned within the grid and within the completed afghan to provide the most esthetic result. The craft method is then chosen as well as the type and colors of the yarn and the implement or implements needed in the fabrication.

Abstract: This provides a knitted wire carrier that incorporates a locking stitch that passes through the warp threads adjacent to the wire weft. In one embodiment, the locking stitch constructed from a “heat-activated yarn” consisting of an underlying material having exhibiting minimal shrinkage under application of heat and an outer heat-activated adhesive coating that fuses to the warp and wire weft when heated. In another embodiment, the locking stitch is constructed from a composite yarn having at least one meltable thread and a plurality of shrink-resistant threads braided together so as to avoid distorting shrinkage upon heating to melt and fuse the meltable thread.

Abstract: A cleaning cloth for household and industrial use having a plurality of rubber yarns knitted therein and secured in a lock-stitch pattern. The plurality of rubber yarns formed as an integral part of the knitted fabric extend generally parallel to each other across the fabric and are of sufficient relative diameter to form spaced-apart rib elements and the rib elements are of sufficient size so as to serve as wiper blades to provide a squeegee effect during use of the cleaning cloth to remove dirt and debris from a hard surface being cleaned.

Abstract: Multilayer sleeves for insulating or protecting elongated substrates are disclosed. The sleeves are continuously knitted in different sections integrally joined end to end, the sections being formed of different filamentary members chosen for desired characteristics. The sleeves are formed into the multilayer configuration by reverse folding the sleeves inwardly to place one section coaxially within another. Sleeve ends may be finished with welts to prevent raveling and serve as a clinch on the elongated substrates. Rib knits are used to form insulating air pockets lengthwise along the sleeves to augment the insulating effectiveness.

Abstract: An openwork prosthetic knit made in one piece, based on an arrangement formed by several sheets of yarns of a biocompatible polymer material, including a central band and two lateral bands on either side, respectively, of the central band, the elasticity of the knit in the central band being greater than the elasticity of the knit in each of the lateral bands at least two base sheets, a front sheet and a rear sheet, extending at least across the whole surface of the central band, the two base sheets being meshing sheets and defining a first weave, and at least two supplementary sheets, behind the rear base sheet, extending only across the respective surfaces of the lateral bands, the two supplementary sheets being sheets of partial weft and defining a second weave.

Abstract: A method for hand-crafting a rug includes obtaining a first sock loop and twisting the first sock loop to form one loop four strands thick. A second sock loop is pushed halfway through the one loop and a new sock loop is pushed through the two end loops of the second sock loop. Additional sock loops are drawn through selected socks and through each other. This step is repeated until a chain is formed. Another sock loop is wrapped around the chain and pushed through one of the additional sock loops. A new one of the successive sock loops is pushed through the first sock loop and a newer one of the successive sock loops is pushed through a space closest to the old loop. The old loop is pushed over the new successive loop until reaching an opposite end of the chain.

Abstract: A woven fibrous article that generates heat upon application of electrical power has a woven fibrous body consisting of a set of non-conductive warp yarns and a set of non-conductive filling or weft yarns. One of the set of non-conductive warp yarns and the set of non-conductive filling or weft yarns, in one or more first regions, consists of relatively more coarse yarns and in one or more second regions consists of relatively more fine yarns with electrical conductor elements extending generally along the second regions of the woven fibrous body to connect the plurality of spaced apart electrical conductance heating elements in a parallel electrical circuit to a source of electrical power.

Abstract: An electrically conductive fabric for use in articles of clothing worn for shielding against electromagnetic radiation includes a knit body with a first broad surface and an opposite, second broad surface where at least one of the surfaces includes a fleece or raised surface. The conductive fabric further includes stitch yarns of electrically conductive fibers and loop yarns comprising non-conductive fibers. The non-conductive fibers of the loop yarns are finished upon at least one of the first broad surface and second broad surface to form the fleece or raised surface, with electrically conductive fibers of the stitch yarns being embedded among the non-conductive fibers and between and spaced from the first and the second broad surfaces.

Abstract: Stitches of front and back knitted fabrics are overlapped with each other and bound off in the regions located on both the outermost right and left sides in a knitting width at the terminal end of the tubular knitted fabric in which the front and back knitted fabrics are continuous to each other. In addition, the stitches of the adjacent regions in the front and back knitted fabrics, in which the stitches of the front and back knitted fabrics are overlapped with each other and bound off between the regions, also overlapped with each other and bound off.

Abstract: A knitting process for a fabric curtain integrated with a trimming, is constructed in a given length using a knitting machine with preset numbers of warp and weft characterized by having the cable stitch pattern below a section of fabric in a given length to facilitate the knitting process to give better quality and additional value to the merchandise.

Abstract: A method for making a textile web with a base web and at least one tubular knitting region (21, 21′, 23, 23′) extending transversely to a knitting direction on a straight and circular knitter with at least two opposite needle beds includes making the tubular region(s) (21, 21′, 23, 23′) on a needle bed, whereby from a starting knitting row (15, 15′), a part of the needles (B, F, J, N, d, n, 1) respectively hold the knitting of the base web without knitting and with the other needles, knitting rows for making the tubular region according to the desired length are formed, before knitting is formed again in an ending knitting row (16, 16′) of the tubular region with the needles (B, F, J, N, d, h, 1) holding the knitting of the base web. The free end of the tubular region is connected with the base web.

Abstract: For a selected collar stay, i.e., 0.375 inches in width, for a shirt knitted with selectively sized wales, i.e., 0.10 inches in width, a pocket for the stay also knitted but with selectively narrower wales, i.e., 0.025 inches in width, so that predictably a number of wales, i.e., 14 in number, produces a width of the pocket approximately equal to the width of the stay to minimize movement of the stay within the pocket.