Abstract: A fabric having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and an intermediate surface between the first surface and the second surface is provided. At least one of the first surface and the second surface is knitted with at least one elasticized yarn at at least one predetermined zone to provide a selected zone of elasticity to at least one of the first surface or the second surface of the fabric.

Abstract: A three-dimensional knit fabric comprising two knit layers consisting of a front layer and a back layer and monofilament yarns connecting the two knit layers, characterized in that the three-dimensional knit fabric has a thickness of 5 to 25 mm, the fabric undergoes a compression load of 100 to 250 N for compressive deformation of 2.6 mm on a 100-mm diameter compression plate, and the front and back knit layers undergo a shearing stress of 15 to 35 N to be shifted by 5 mm in parallel to each other in transverse opposite directions (directions along the course line).

Abstract: A double face, weft-knit textile garment. The garment includes: a first face having a printed portion; and a second face having a printed portion, wherein the fabric density of the fabric forming the garment is greater than about 5 oz. per square yard, thereby substantially preventing grin through from at least one printed portion to the opposite face. In one embodiment of the invention, a plurality of openings are formed in both faces for breathability. In addition, the garment may further include at least one body anchor for facilitating attachment of the garment to the wearer.

Abstract: A knitted spacer fabric includes an upper textile, a lower textile and mutually crossing supporting threads arranged between the upper textile and the lower textile which connect the upper and the lower textiles to one another. Portions of the supporting threads are connected to one another at crossing points.

Abstract: A knit fabric having a modified knit structure, having a front layer of knit fabric and a back layer of knit fabric, wherein the front layer and back layer are joined together by rows of tuck stitches formed from a yarn having no more than 3% elongation and wherein the knit fabric is puncture resistant, and optionally cut and/or abrasion resistant, and a protective garment made therefrom.

Abstract: A net is made from a multi-layer film which is used to produce at least two layers of synthetic yarns that are unified by application of a thermal process.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a light-transmitting sheet material capable of transmitting sufficient amount of light and providing high blinding effect. A sheet material (1) includes a front fabric (2), a back fabric (3), and light-shielding layers (4), and is shaped such that the front fabric (2) and the back fabric (3) are held with a predetermined distance therebetween by fixing entire constituent yarns by resin treatment. The front fabric (2) and the back fabric (3) are formed into a planar shape by arranging stitch rows of chain stitches, knitted in a warp direction, in a weft direction at a predetermined interval and by knitting an insertion yarn alternately in adjoining stitch rows by a predetermined length.

Abstract: A double face, weft-knit textile garment. The garment includes: a first face having a printed portion; and a second face having a printed portion, wherein the fabric density of the fabric forming the garment is greater than about 5 oz. per square yard, thereby substantially preventing grin through from at least one printed portion to the opposite face. In one embodiment of the invention, a plurality of openings are formed in both faces for breathability. In addition, the garment may further include at least one body anchor for facilitating attachment of the garment to the wearer.

Abstract: A sheet material for a seat characterized in that the stress at 5% elongation (A) is from 40 to 300 N/4 cm width wherein A is a larger value between a stress measured in the longitudinal direction and a stress measured in the lateral direction, that the ratio A/B is from 1.5 to 15.0 wherein B is the smaller value obtained in the above measurement, and that the reduction in width (H) is from 0 to 15% when the sheet material is fixed on a frame at the one end and the opposite end while stretched and pressured.

Abstract: A knit fabric having a modified knit structure, having a front layer of knit fabric and a back layer of knit fabric, wherein the front layer and back layer are joined together by rows of tuck stitches formed from a yarn having no more than 3% elongation and wherein the knit fabric is puncture resistant, and optionally cut and/or abrasion resistant, and a protective garment made therefrom.

Abstract: A double face, weft-knit textile article is shown and described. The article comprises a first fabric face and a second fabric face integrally constructed with a heat-set elastic yarn. The fabric has a fabric weight of less than about 5 oz. per square yard and is constructed to substantially reduce grin-through or transparency. In addition, the article may be a garment and may further include at least one body anchor for facilitating attachment of the garment to the wearer.

Abstract: A breathable, stretchable, and heat-moldable multi-layer weft knit spacer fabric having a substantially decorative first layer and a spaced less decorative second layer. Also, a method of integrally knitting the multi-layer knitted fabric on a circular weft knit machine is also described. Articles of the manufacture comprising the fabric are also described.

Abstract: A circular knitted fabric for the manufacture of a garment includes a first portion formed of a low melting point yam and a first yarn, and a continuing second portion formed of the low melting point yarn and a second yarn. The second portion has an elastane content greater than that of the first portion. The low melting point yarn fuses with the first and second yams after heating to a temperature sufficient to melt the low melting point yarn only. The fabric, after finishing, is adapted to be cut into a garment in such a way that the first portion becomes a body of the garment, and the second portion becomes an integral elastic band-like selvedge of the garment.

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 double needle bar spacer knit fabric is provided. The fabric includes a first layer that has a plurality of yarns that are knitted together. At least one of the yarns of the first layer is an elastomeric yarn that functions to impart stretch and recovery properties to the first layer. A second layer that has a plurality of yarns that are knitted together is also present. The first layer and second layer are connected to one another by way of a connecting layer that has a plurality of traversing yarns that are knitted to and extend between both the first layer and the second layer. The first layer provides technical properties to the fabric, and the second layer provides the fabric with desired aesthetic properties.

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: The present invention relates to a weft-knitted tubular spacer fabric for use in orthopaedic products comprising a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and an intermediate spacer layer integrated with said first and second outer layers, said tube having a length. According to invention the spacer fabric is knitted in a tubular form with a circumference less than 1000 mm, said tubular spacer fabric not being cut open in its length direction, thereby conforming seamlessly to a body part or limb of a wearer. Hereby, a tubular spacer fabric is obtained which most expediently conforms seamlessly to a body part or limb of a wearer. This has the advantage that the seamless tubular spacer fabric may be used directly as a wrap, a bandage, a support or may be used as liner under casting.

Abstract: A method for knitting denim comprising: dyeing yarn with a dyestuff to obtain dyed-yarn; knitting the dyed-yarn into a foundation layer and front layer to compose the denim, wherein the front layer is tensely tautened in intermittence with a tensile force greater than a tensile force on the foundation layer to make the foundation layer have random knots; and respectively washing two faces of the denim to remove the residual dyestuff. By knitting the yarn to compose the denim, the denim has even twilling patterns and excellent softness. By tensely tautening the front layer in intermittence during the knitting process, multiple random knots are generated on the foundation layer. Therefore, the achieved denim possesses multiple good features of softness, random knotting, and even twilling patterns.

Abstract: A fire barrier fabric further comprising a multilayer fabric having at least two layers, including an outside layer and a fire barrier layer; wherein the fire barrier layer provides flame-retardant and/or flame-resistant properties to the entire fabric without requiring fabric coatings or treatments to provide any contribution to flame retardance or resistance, wherein additional layers may include a filler layer, and wherein the fabric is applied to articles, such as upholstered articles and mattresses.

Abstract: An anti-raveling knitted fabrics and method of their fabrication, which contains a bond between yarn segments at a percentage of the places where yarn segments cross over each other in forming the stitches of the fabric. The bond is formed in the presetting stage where the fabric is subject to a heating-cooling process under a set of empirically determined parameters that control the bond formation and the bonding percentage in the fabric. The bond can effectively stop raveling when there is a fracture and break of yarns in the fabric. This method can be applied to both weft-knitted and warp-knitted fabrics.

Abstract: A three dimensional spacer fabric including a unitary, integral spacer fabric formed from interknitted layers, including a first layer of fabric, a second interconnecting layer and a third layer of fabric, wherein the third layer further includes loops of yarn protruding outward with loop apex points providing a looped surface on one side of the fabric for functioning with hook-and-loop type fasteners, and methods of making said fabric.

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: A fabric with different thicknesses has an upper layer, a lower layer and at least one yarn layer made of firm yarn, connecting to and formed partially between the upper layer and the lower layer to from at least one thick section of the fabric. Multiple sections of the fabric without the at least one yarn layer are thin sections. Each of the at least one yarn layer is formed between two adjacent thin sections The fabric with different thicknesses is produced by a method comprising a mounting step, a forming step and a connecting step. The connecting step comprises connecting the upper layer partially to the lower layer by fibers to form the thin sections and connecting the upper layer to the lower layer by firm yarn to integrally form the at least one thick section to reduce the cost of the fabric.

Abstract: A fabric has an upper layer and a lower layer. The lower layer connects partially to the upper layer to integrally form multiple connecting segments formed on the upper layer and the lower layer. The at least one channel is formed on the upper layer and the lower layer and is formed respectively between adjacent connecting segments. The fabric is produced by a sewing step and a connecting step. The sewing step comprises sewing multiple raw fibers to respectively form the upper layer and the lower layer. The connecting step comprises connecting partially the upper layer to the lower layer by fiber to integrally form the connecting segments and the at least one channel. Thus, time and a cost of a production of the fabric can be reduced to relieve customers' burdens.

Abstract: A knitted dual-layer fabric is disclosed, including an outer water-absorbent layer and an inner wicking layer having permanent wicking properties. The inner layer acts to draw moisture toward the outer layer and the outer layer acts to disperse the moisture therethrough. Also disclosed is a method for constructing a knitted dual-layer fabric, which includes: providing first and second yarns; knitting, in a first loop position, a first loop from the first yarn and a second loop from the second yarn; advancing to a next loop position; and repeating the knitting step to produce a plurality of first loops and a plurality of second loops. The first loop is positioned substantially behind the second loop. The plurality of first loops forms a first fabric layer exhibiting characteristics of the first yarn. The plurality of second loops forms a second opposite fabric layer exhibiting characteristics of the second yarn.

Abstract: A three-dimensional knitted fabric having front and back ground structures and an interconnection yarn uniting the ground structures. At least one of the front and back ground structures of the three-dimensional knitted fabric has an uneven pattern with projections and depressions having a great level difference. Ground yarns of the at least one ground structure are traversed by a predetermined traverse width so that the projections each have a curved shape having a distinct curvature in section, and cast off at predetermined intervals so that the depressions each have an opening.

Abstract: A three-dimensionally constructed warp knit fabric formed to include front-surface and back-surface ground knit constructions and connection yarns interconnecting the front-surface and back-surface ground knit constructions has insertion yarns between the connection yarns, in which the insertion yarn is fixed along the inner side of the back-surface ground knit construction. Further, the insertion yarn is fixed by a fixing yarn to the back-surface ground knit construction.

Abstract: It is to provide a three-dimensional warp-knitted fabric in which breathability and cushioning property especially are well suited for a motor vehicle seat in a manner that a feeling of stickiness and steaminess when sweating is eliminated. The three-dimensional warp-knitted fabric comprising front and back ground structures, one of which has a smaller number of loops (1), the other ground structure having a larger number of loops (2); and connecting yarns for connecting these two ground structures (4). One of the ground structures (1) and the other ground structure (2) being knitted with different number of needles, and the number of loops of the ground structure having the smaller number of loops (1) being 30 to 75% that of the other ground structure having the larger number of loops (2). Moreover, the per-area weight of the ground structure having the small number of loops is 60 to 150% of the ground structure having the larger number of loops.

Abstract: A three-dimensional spacer fabric resin interlaminar infusion medium and reinforcing composite lamina for use in the vacuum-induced manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer composites is described. This use of the three-dimensional spacer fabric as a composite interlaminar component improves both the vacuum-induced resin infusion flow rate and laminate quality control and aids in the achievement of enhanced resin uniformity distribution throughout the laminate.

Abstract: A three-dimensional spacer fabric resin infusion medium and reinforcing composite lamina for use in the manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer composites is disclosed. The use of the three-dimensional spacer fabric as a composite lamina aids in both the resin infusion rate and resin uniformity throughout the laminate.

Abstract: A circularly knitted garment and a method of making a circularly knitted garment are provided. The garment has a cylindrical layer of fabric having an inner layer having a first free-end and a first edge, an outer layer having a second free-end and a second edge and a junction to join the first edge to the second edge. The second free-end is connected to the first free-end and the second edge is connected to the first edge during the knitting process to form a completed two-ply garment. The method provides turning the second series of courses outside of the first series of courses while the second series of courses is joined by held loops to the first series of courses at a junction. The method further includes knitting a second free-end to a first-free end using held loops from the second series of courses to form a completed two-ply garment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to double-layered socks with inner and outer layers for warmth preservation and exercise. The double-layered socks according to the invention are formed by knitting the starting part (1) corresponding to the toe tip of the inner layer (10) at first, then the toe part (2), sole part (3), heel part (4) and ankle part (5) in that order, and then continuously knitting the ankle part (5?), heel part (4?), sole part (3?), toe part (2?) and finishing part (1?) belonging to the outer layer (20) in succession. Then, the inner layer (10) is arranged to be confronted with the outer layer (20) so as to knit the starting part (1) of the inner layer (10) together with the finishing part (1?) of the outer layer (20) to join them. Finally, the inner and outer layers (10, 20) are sutured at the toe part (2?) of the outer layer (20) to leave a single suturing line (7).

Abstract: A knitted fabric comprising two confronting webs, each web being formed by a series of continuous lengths of yarn extending generally parallel to one another and having loops arranged in walewise and coursewise rows. One web overlies the other and, the two webs being united at intervals by a tuck stitch of yarn of one web engaging the other web. The tuck stitches are spaced apart walewise by a plurality of courses to create channels between the stitches. The channels extend walewise of the webs. At least one yarn is inserted under tension between the two fronting webs and held in parallel relation to the parallel lengths of yarn. When relaxed, the yarn inserted under tension causes the confronting webs to be spaced apart within each of the channels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a single knit tubular blank, and the resultant blank and products. The method provides two circular knit brassieres each having first and second layers, thereby minimizing the steps in the process of manufacturing.

Abstract: A jacquard pattern, weft knitted spacer fabric is knitted on a double jersey circular knitting machine having a rotatable needle cylinder and needle dial. The cylinder and dial of the machine are adjusted to knit in an interlock gating mode in which the cylinder and dial needles reciprocate between welt, tuck and knit positions respectively in substantially common planes. A jacquard pattern layer is weft knitted on the needle cylinder, a plain layer is weft knitting on the needle dial, and the two layers are coupled together with spacer yarn connected in each layer on alternate needles of the cylinder or dial, as the case may be, traveling to the tuck position for capturing the spacer yarn, thereby to hook the spacer yarn about the necks of cooperating stitches of the weft knitted layers.

Abstract: A knitted spacer material including the use of a stretch yarn component for stretch, compression resistance, decreased weight, and improved drape and/or conformability.

Abstract: A knitted fabric having a triple knit ply structure, and is useful for underwear clothes which need high lightness and warmth, has a front surface knit ply having a yarn knit structure, a back surface knit ply having a yarn knit structure and a binding intermediate knit ply constituted from stitching yarns through which the front and back surface knit plies are tuck-stitched together, the stitching yarns are constituted from hollow fibers (for example, hollow filaments having a percentage of hollowness of 10 to 50%).

Abstract: A three-dimensional knit fabric having front and back knit layers and a monofilament yarn connecting the knit layers to each other, characterized in that the curvature of the monofilament yarn in the three-dimensional knit fabric is in a range from 0.01 to 1.6, and the bending elongation of the monofilament is 20% or less when the three-dimensional knit fabric is compressed to 50%. The three-dimensional knit fabric has a cushioning property in springiness which does not deteriorate even if the fabric is repeatedly used many times or for a long time, and thus this fabric is excellent in terms of durability of the cushioning property. In particular, the fabric is suitable for use as a hammock type seat and exhibits a cushioning property having a favorable springy feeling as well as a good fit feel.

Abstract: A thick double-face knitted fabric has a front face (1) and a rear face (2), which are connected to one another by an intermediate layer (3), and is produced on a circular knitting machine. The intermediate layer (3) is produced solely from binding monofilaments. The knitted fabric which is produced has the qualities of flexibility and of elasticity, and a minimum thickness of 3mm. A knitting method and a machine for producing the knitted fabric are also disclosed.

Abstract: Invention-wise three-dimensional net made by warp knitting has high shape retainability in three-dimensional cords defining three-dimensional mesh spaces, capability of suppressing direction dependency, superiority in structural stability and pressure resistance, capability of retaining a suitable degree of elasticity and formation of three-dimensional cords simply by imparting tension, high void content, and lightweight, which are suitable for various applications.

Abstract: This double knit fabric which may be used for sports garments or uniforms, namely sweaters and stockings, may include a repeating pattern of predetermined courses containing wales of consecutive selected groups of tuck and welt stitches to form holes in and throughout the knitted fabric. The pattern may be repeated to provide a fabric with a considerable number of holes aligned in a predetermined geometrical arrangement and a two different colored laminated effect.

Abstract: This double knit fabric which may be used for sports garments or uniforms, namely sweaters and stockings, may include a repeating pattern of predetermined courses containing wales of consecutive selected groups of tuck and welt stitches to form holes in and throughout the knitted fabric. The pattern may be repeated to provide a fabric with a considerable number of holes aligned in a predetermined geometrical arrangement and a two different colored laminated effect.

Abstract: A three-dimensional knitted fabric having front and back ground structures and an interconnection yarn uniting the ground structures. At least one of the front and back ground structures of the three-dimensional knitted fabric has an uneven pattern with projections and depressions having a great level difference. Ground yarns of the at least one ground structure are traversed by a predetermined traverse width so that the projections each have a curved shape having a distinct curvature in section, and cast off at predetermined intervals so that the depressions each have an opening.

Abstract: A double-faced reversible color effect fabric is produced on a double bed weft knitting machine with three yarn feeding systems. The first yarn feeder feeds yarn of a first color for the front of the fabric. The second yarn feeder feeds yarn of a second color for the rear of the fabric. The third yarn feeder, according to the invention, feeds a stretchable yarn which serves as an intermediate to interlock between the stitches formed on the front bed and the stitches formed on the rear bed. According to the presently preferred embodiment, the double-faced reversible color effect fabric is produced with a six step/six course knit and tuck knitting process whereby the produced fabric has no air pockets between fabric layers and has no visible tuck marks or mesh openings. The methods of the invention can be used to form a double-faced fabric with or without a motif.

Abstract: A three-dimensional knit fabric comprising front and back knit layers and a connecting yarn consisting of monofilament for connecting the knit layers to each other, characterized in that the curvature of the monofilament in the three-dimensional knit fabric is in a range from 0.01 to 1.6, and the bending elongation of the monofilament is 20% or less when the three-dimensional knit fabric is compressed to 50%.

Abstract: A woven band includes a prototype having an outer peripheral layer and an inner peripheral layer and each having two end portions woven and coupled continuously with each other. The inner peripheral layer includes a woven pattern disposed and formed in the middle portion. The outer peripheral layer includes a middle portion having a knitting coupled between the end portions. The inner peripheral and the pattern may be exposed, and the outer peripheral layer may be received in the inner peripheral layer when the prototype of the woven band is turned inside out.

Abstract: A fabric for a clothing and footwear item, having a structure that comprises an inner layer, which acts as a lining and is made of a material adapted to distribute condensed perspiration on a large surface, an intermediate spacer layer made of a material adapted to transfer the condensed perspiration from the inside of the item outward, and an outer layer made of a material adapted to distribute the condensed perspiration on a very large surface so as to cause its immediate evaporation. The three layers are integrated so as to form a single element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a warp knit having excellent touch and a process of preparing such a warp knit.

Abstract: The invention is aimed to provide a three-dimensional marquisette-like knitted fabric, that is good in air retainability, air and water conductibility, light transmittance, as well as dimensional stability and shape retainability in the knitting and knitting-width directions, and in linearity; and has unevenness and slippage preventing property on its surface, thus being suitable in various uses. To this end, a three-dimensional marquisette-like structure is made as follows. A double-web knitted fabric is made by warp knitting, and is preferably comprised of the front and back mesh webs (1, 2) and connecting yarns (3) passed between the mesh webs alternately. At least one of the mesh webs (1, 2) has a marquisette-like construction formed by the rows of chain stitches (11, 21) and inlay yarn (5).

Abstract: A print-receptive, pill-resistant, knitted fabric and printed article of apparel. The fabric is knitted from yarn formed from high-tenacity, staple synthetic fiber having a tenacity value of greater than about 4 grams/denier and preferably about 6 grams/denier. The resulting knitted fabric has a pilling resistance value of greater than about 3. In the preferred embodiment, the high-tenacity, staple synthetic fiber is selected from the group consisting of air jet spun polyester; nylon; acrylic; and polypropylene. The use of staple fibers improves the hand, drape and comfort of the knitted fabric. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the knitted fabric is a double-knit fabric having a front side and a back side, the front side being formed from the high-tenacity, staple synthetic fiber and the back side being substantially formed from cellulosic yarns, such as cotton and synthetic cellulosic fibers.