Abstract: A lengthways stretchable elastic band having two edges is provided. The elastic band comprises a plurality of longitudinal elastic yarn segments and at least one elastic thread area, which extends to the two edges of the elastic band. The plurality of longitudinal elastic yarn segments are made of elastic yarns and the elastic thread area is made of elastic threads. The elastic band is formed by connecting the plurality of longitudinal elastic yarn segments together using the elastic thread area. The elastic thread area connects the plurality of longitudinal yarn segments by tying the ends of the elastic threads to the ends of the elastic yarns. As such, when the elastic band is under a force, it can be expanded both lengthways and sideways, thereby obtaining multi-directional extensibility.

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: The present invention relates in a first aspect to a cut-resistant fabric. In another aspect, the present invention relates to a cut-warning fabric. In yet another aspect the present invention relates to a method for preventing vandalism on a fabric. In another aspect, the invention relates to the use of a fabric according to the present invention as an anti-vandalism fabric.

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: This Invention provides a kind of leather yarn and its process of production, wherein the yarn is made of 1˜100% WT of leather fiber, being mechanically opened from leather, and 0˜99% WT of textile fiber. Leather fiber and textile fiber are disposed longitudinally, interlaced with each other and twisted together to form leather yarn. Process of making yarn of leather fiber is as follows: tanning animal pelage with conventional tanning process, then sorting, swelling, opening fiber, degumming, decoloring, edulcorating, grading, blending, clearing, carding, drawing, and spinning. This Invention can improve availability of animal pelage, broaden application field of animal pelage, and solve problems of low availability of animal pelage and reclamation and recycling of worn-out leather.

Abstract: An improved fabric for orthopedic devices is provided, being a knitted fabric produced on either a warp or weft knit system and utilizing a filament yarn selected from nylon and polyester as well as spandex. The fabric enhances freedom of movement while stimulating blood flow and muscle tone. The fabric has an elasticity that enables closure of orthopedic and other devices by placing the hook component of a Velcro (®) strip at any convenient point rather than aligning it with the loop component of the Velcro (®). The fabric is more convenient, faster and easier for many incapacitated persons, enhancing wearing comfort. Its mesh structure makes it more porous, which enhances the air circulation and the moisture management in creating a cooling effect on the wearer's skin and ready evaporation of perspiration, while still providing therapeutic warmth without heat buildup.

Abstract: A fabric is disclosed which is suitable for use in the manufacture of particulate filters for use in high heat environments, together with a method for making the high heat filter fabric. The filter fabric has a sliver knit pile construction, and may be manufactured on conventional knitting machines. Both the yarn used in the backing of the high heat filter fabric and the fibers used for the pile of the high heat filter fabric are made of aramid materials, and the high heat filter fabric is suitable for use in high temperatures such as those associated with coal-fired power plants.

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: The present invention relates to a multilayered, breathable fabric and especially, but not exclusively, to a textile fabric for clothing purposes. In a special embodiment, the invention relates to a fabric for manufacturing articles of work clothing for protection against the effects of heat, flames or arcing and the like. Therefore, the invention also relates to an article of fire protection clothing with a novel, breathable, moisture-transporting fabric as the inner layer. However, the textile fabric can also be used in the leisure sector, for example, to manufacture functional undergarments.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of indigo dyed yarn for use in the manufacture of knitted fabric by a knitting machine comprising in the steps of, forming a dyed rope of yarn by the steps of indigo dyeing; individualizing the yarn of said dyed rope; forming separate packages of the yarn on separate spools of fixed ends; preparing individual hanks of each yarn end of each spool by hank maker; converting said hanks into individual cones of single yarn.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite fabric wherein a plurality of small tows are intermittently spaced between large tows forming channels. The channels formed by spacing the between the large tows thereby forming ridges. The irregular thickness that results from the ridges provides flow channels during resin infusion of the fabric. The flow channels permit resin to flow evenly and quickly through the fabric, which results in shorter processing time and a more consistent resin distribution, decreasing the likelihood of resin starved areas within the cured laminate.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a knit upper and a method of manufacturing the footwear are disclosed. The upper is formed through a knitting process to include a plurality of sections formed of different yarns and knits to provide the sections with different physical properties. In portions of the upper where sections formed of different yarns are in adjacent wales, a tuck stitch is utilized to join the sections. The method utilizes a circular knitting machine having multiple feeds that work together to knit the upper into a unitary, seamless structure. The multiple feeds, each of which provide multiple types of yarns, produce the sections to have varying physical properties.

Abstract: A knitted fabric constructed from cotton yarns and synthetic yarns of polyester. The fabric is knitted with courses of cotton yarns, with a polyester yarn knitted with at least every fourth course of cotton yarn.

Abstract: A sliver-knit material causing less buckling fatigue or deformation during compression and improved with shedding, in which a pile thread contains 30% or more of staple fibers having steric crimps, and a dense layer (Bo) and a bulky layer (Su) on the side of the upper layer in contact with the dense layer (Bo) are formed, where the ratio of height between the dense layer (Bo) and the bulky layer (Su) in the sliver-knit material is from 2:5 to 1:1, and at least a portion of fibers present in the dense layer (Bo) are folded back.

Abstract: A knitted fabric having moisture management properties. The fabric is formed from filamentary yarns and spun yarns, both the filamentary and spun yarns having substantially the same weight per unit of length. The fabric is knitted with so that the courses alternate between a filamentary yarn and a spun yarn.

Abstract: A wire-reinforced webbing material is disclosed for use in furniture, bedding and the like. The webbing includes a flat knitted fabric comprised of substantially elastic yarns such as polyester. A plurality of reinforcement wires are integrally knitted into the fabric structure in a lengthwise direction. The wires may be thin-gauge titanium or titanium alloy wires. Elastomeric yarns or cards may also be integrally knitted into the fabric structure parallel to the reinforcement wires. The reinforcement wires and elastomeric cords combine with the knitted fabric to yield a webbing material having both a high tensile strength and a resilient responsiveness to applied external loads.

Abstract: A knit fabric wherein at least a portion of the interconnected yarn loops are formed from segments of a common yarn of multi-filament construction. In the fabric the common yarn includes a first group of yarn segments having a first average cross-sectional filament area and at least a second group of yarn segments having a second average cross-sectional filament area. The second average cross-sectional filament area is greater than the first average cross-sectional filament area. The average level of crystalline orientation of the first group of yarn segments is greater than the average level of crystalline orientation of the second group of yarn segments.

Abstract: A circularly knitted fabric for fashioning clothes prior to heat treatment, formed out of a polyurethane elastic fiber and a non-elastic fiber, the polyurethane elastic fiber satisfying the condition, 1?R/S?12, wherein R/S (%)=(R3/S1)×100, S1 is the forward stress when the fiber is expanded by 200% at the first expansion in a 300% expansion-recovery repetition test, and R3 is the reverse stress when the fiber is recovered at the third 200% recovery in the 300% expansion-recovery repetition test.

Abstract: A tubular knit fabric comprising at least one insulative yarn, at least one stretchable yarn, and at least one functional yarn, the insulating yarn, the stretchable yarn, and the functional yarn knitted together to define a tubular fabric sleeve having the functional yarn embedded in the tubular fabric sleeve in a continuous spiral configuration which longitudinally extends the length of the sleeve.

Abstract: The invention provides a wearable electrode apparatus and manufacture thereof. The wearable electrode apparatus includes a garment and 2M terminals. The garment includes 2M electrically conductive portions. Each of the terminals is disposed on one of the 2M electrically conductive portions, respectively, for purpose of connection with an external apparatus. In particular, a semi-garment is first formed and cut out from a fabric according to a pattern of the garment. The electrically conductive portions are formed together with or after the formation of the semi-garment. Then, the semi-garment with the electrically conductive portions is formed into the garment.

Abstract: A flat multifilament yarn knitted fabric having excellent bulkiness, drape, and water•sweat-absorbability is a knitted fabric comprising multifilament yarns each comprising a plurality of flat cross section shape-having filaments comprising a fiber-forming thermoplastic polymer as a main component. In the above-described flat cross section, three or more expanded portions expanded toward the outside of the longitudinal central line of the flat cross section per half side of the flat cross section, and two or more constricted portions formed between the expanded portions per half side are approximately symmetrically formed on both the sides of the longitudinal central line with respect to the above-described longitudinal central line.

Abstract: A knitted fabric, such as present in a glove, provides cut resistance, wicking of moisture and thermo regulating properties. The fabric is made with at least one bundle of at least one yarn wherein the yarn comprises at least two strands: at least one of the strands in the bundle having a sheath/core construction with a sheath of cut resistant staple fibers and a metal fiber core; and at least one of the strands in the bundle having cut resistant aramid fibers and being free from metal fibers.

Abstract: A fabric for reducing endogenous pain by application of the fabric to a pain site to facilitate the flow of endogenous electrical current in the body, and including a knitted stretch fabric having a knit base structure of electrically non-conductive fibers forming courses and wales, a first electrically-conductive carbon fiber knitted into and extending along first selected wales and transversely along first selected courses of the base structure, and a second electrically-conductive carbon fiber knitted into and extending along second selected wales and transversely along second selected courses of the base structure intersecting the first selected courses for contacting the first electrically-conductive carbon fiber and thereby defining a matrix of first and second electrically-conductive carbon fibers that induce an electrical current in the presence of an electrical charge.

Abstract: Providing a protecting tube includes knitting a plurality of yarns to form the protecting tube using a Raschel-type warp knitting machine, the protecting tube being one of open and closed and configured to contain at least one of a cable and a conduit. In addition, providing the protecting tube may further include using at least one of the following type stitches: tricot, tuch, samt, satin, atlas, köper, laying in, and chain. The protecting tube may be configured to contain a cable or a conduit.

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: A circular knit blank and a garment made therefrom. The circular knit blank and garment made therefrom has a first portion being formed from a first yarn having a first elasticity and a second portion integrally knit to the first portion. The second portion has a second yarn with a second elasticity being different than the first elasticity. The second yarn is knitted into a plurality of loops with a desired number of loops of having a tension that is different than the remainder of the plurality of loops so that the second elasticity imparts a selected shape to a body when worn.

Abstract: An elastic knitted fabric having a multilayer structure, made by binding separate front and back two-layer ground knitted fabrics together, wherein the above described two-layer ground knitted fabrics are bound together with only a bare string(s) of polyurethane based elastic fibers of 17 to 3000 decitexes.

Abstract: A flat multifilament yarn knitted fabric having excellent bulkiness, drape, and water·sweat-absorbability is a knitted fabric comprising multifilament yarns each comprising a plurality of flat cross section shape-having filaments comprising a fiber-forming thermoplastic polymer as a main component. In the above-described flat cross section, three or more expanded portions expanded toward the outside of the longitudinal central line of the flat cross section per half side of the flat cross section, and two or more constricted portions formed between the expanded portions per half side are approximately symmetrically formed on both the sides of the longitudinal central line with respect to the above-described longitudinal central line.

Abstract: Method of handling or moving the stitches of a textile article, the method comprising removing the stitches from the needles of a textile machine by with the transferring article is formed at a first station, transferring the article from said first station to a second operating station, said transfer being operated by engaging the said stitches with a plurality of members intended for the removal of same stitches form the needles of the textile machine and transferring said members from said first station to said second station, characterized in that it comprises the reversible transfer of at least one portion of said removal members from a first support or carrier which is being movable from said first and second stations to a second support or carrier intended for temporary retaining the said at least one portion of removal members along with the stitches being removed by them, and/or the reversible transfer of a plurality of members, intended for the temporary retention of the stitches and not involved in

Abstract: The present invention discloses a knitted fabric having excellent wash fastness and light fastness, and a process of preparing for the same. More particularly, the knitted fabric of the present invention has a ultra fine yarn including a dope dyed component selected from the group consisting of carbon black, pigments and dyestuffs on the face and/or back and has a wash fastness of more than level 2-3 and a light fastness of more than level (5). In addition, in the process of the present invention, a sea-island type conjugate fiber is used in which a dope dyed component such as carbon black or the like is contained in a fiber forming component as a face yarn and/or back yarn. The knitted fabric of the present invention is used for materials of artificial leathers or ladies' clothes.

Abstract: A multifilament yarn including a low number of filaments in the yarn bundle that is highly resilient and that is comfortable to a wearer of fabric including such yarn. The yarns have applications in various fabric constructions, such as multi-layer, weft knit spacer fabrics, multilayer, warp knit spacer fabrics, single layer, warp knit fabrics, and single layer, weft knit fabrics. The highly resilient, non-irritating multifilament yarns and fabrics formed therewith can be advantageously utilized in articles of clothing, apparel, and medical garments.

Abstract: Circular-knit, elastic, single-knit jersey fabric, of spun and/or continuous filament hard yarns with bare spandex plated in every course, has a cover factor in the range of 1.3 to 1.9, a basis weight from 140 to 240 g/m2, an elongation of 60% or more and low shrinkage. The circular knit, single-knit jersey fabric is produced by maintaining the draft of the spandex at or below 2× (100% elongation) and maintaining the finishing and drying temperature(s) below the spandex heat set temperature. The knit fabric meets the end-use specifications without heat setting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sheet element (10) that has integrated therewith an alarm mat (2) and that is intended particularly for security containers and security spaces. The alarm mat (2) is comprised of light-conducting and/or current-conducting filaments or like devices. The alarm mat (2) includes a base mat (2a) and a supplemental mat (2b). The base mat (2a) has an essentially looped filament pattern of the kind, for instance, obtained with knitting or crocheting. The supplemental mat (2b) has a regular or irregular filament pattern. The base mat (2a) and the supplemental mat (2b) are tightly positioned together to form an alarm mat, wherewith the filament pattern of the base mat (2a) and the filament pattern of the supplemental mat (2b) deviate from totally coincidental overlap. The invention also relates to the use of the sheet element (10) as casing material in a container (20) or in a space intended for the storage of theft-attractive objects or the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a wearable electrode apparatus and manufacture thereof. The wearable electrode apparatus includes a garment and 2M terminals. The garment includes 2M electrically conductive portions. Each of the terminals is disposed on one of the 2M electrically conductive portions, respectively, for purpose of connection with an external apparatus. In particular, a semi-garment is first formed and cut out from a fabric according to a pattern of the garment. The electrically conductive portions are formed together with or after the formation of the semi-garment. Then, the semi-garment with the electrically conductive portions is formed into the garment.

Abstract: A space-dyed yarn of monofilament construction and textiles formed therefrom is provided. The space-dyed yarn includes a multiplicity of discrete color segments arranged along the length of the yarn. The color segments are of finite lengths which may be in the range of less than about 2 inches. A process and apparatus for production of the space-dyed yarns are also provided.

Abstract: A knitted convolute protective sleeve is disclosed. The sleeve is knitted from filamentary members to form alternating crests and troughs lengthwise along the sleeve. The crests and troughs may be formed by alternatingly knitting segments from relatively stiff and relatively flexible filamentary members, by interlacing stiffening hoops at spaced intervals lengthwise along a knitted sleeve having a smaller nominal diameter than the hoops, or by varying the knitting parameters, such as loop density and loop length as a function of length along the sleeve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing three-dimensional tubular knitwear items, preferably provided with shoulder straps, neck portion and/or various openings for feet, legs or arms, manufactured without the usual expensive fabric scraps deriving from the cutting/sewing operations. By means of a suitable selection of needles, or thanks to a particular yarn which melts completely during finishing, according to the jacquard design or to the work cycle of the textile machine, the present invention enables the separation and/or the automatic programmed resumption of knitted courses according to specific zones or areas, thus obtaining at least one opening (5,5A) or shoulder strap, provided with a singe or double welt. The hosiery items are automatically closed on their ends, corresponding to the foot heel or toe, and provided with at least one opening with single or double welt.

Abstract: A knitted fabric for use as a shade net, comprises a single series of 400 Denier monofilament threads M of high density polyethylene (HDPE) which are formed into pillar stitches, a second series of HDPE 350 Denier monotapes which are knitted in a zig-zag fashion to form a Sammt stitch, and a third series of HDPE 350 Denier monotapes which are added as a filler. The fabric is knitted on a warp knitting machine wherein the gaps between the latch needles are ⅛ of an inch. The monofilament threads extend in a warp direction and the second series of monotapes extend in a weft direction. The monotapes of the second series traverse four needle gaps, whereas the monotapes of the third series traverse two adjacent needles in a weft direction.

Abstract: A warp knit fabric having elastomeric yarns and polyester yarns, the polyester yarns including a flame retardant agent incorporated therein.

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 knitted fabric comprising a plurality of knitted stitches which are interconnected to define a plurality of courses and wales, the knitted stitches being formed from a heat fusible yarn, with at least some of said stitches being formed from said heat fusible yarn plated with a ground yarn, the heat fusible yarn being fused together at adjacent points of contact on stitches in order to give the fabric a desired dimensional stability and shape.

Abstract: A warp knit fabric having elastomeric yarns and polyester yarns, the polyester yarns including a flame retardant agent incorporated therein.

Abstract: A knitted-in slide fastener comprising a continuous fastener element row which is knitted in at the same time as knitting of a fastener tape, wherein a fastener element mounting portion is knitted with a fixing knitting yarn for sandwiching and fixing upper and lower leg portions of each fastener element in a direction of front and rear of the fastener tape and other knitting yarns. Part of these composition yarns is composed of composite fiber yarns formed of heat shrinkage fiber material and heat fusion fiber material, and the heat shrinkage fiber material is shrunk by heat treatment and at the same time, the heat fusion fiber material is fused with other the composition yarns in the vicinity thereof. Consequently, no fraying occurs in yarns even if the composition yarn is cut out.

Abstract: A weft knitted fabric made from a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) fiber yarn and not containing other elastic yarns such as a polyurethane yarn, a polyester type elastic yarn and a polyester ether type elastic yarn, and showing an elongation under constant load in a range from 80 to 250% in the weft direction under a load of 19.6N per 2.5 cm, an elongation elastic modulus after elongation by 50% of 80% or more in the weft direction, a fabric weight per square meter in a range from 80 to 500 g/m2, a bulk density in a range from 0.28 to 0.60 g/cm3 and a shear rigidity G in a range from 0.28 to 1.50 cN/cm•deg.

Abstract: The invention concerns lingerie articles comprising at least a moulded region to create a retaining and supporting volume of at least a curved part of the human body, made from a tubular knitted fabric (1) formed with a first extensible and thermoformable material, provided with a ribbing (2) which forms one of the edges of said article elastically enclosing the body, the final shape of the article being produced by cuts performed in the tubular knitted fabric from the free end opposite the ribbing.

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 textile substrate for seat covering contains about 50 wt % of wool and about 50 wt % of viscose rayon. The substrate can be made exclusively of wool and viscose rayon, but can also contain other constituents such as metal threads and plastic fibers, such as polyesters. The substrate can be formed as a woven fabric, for example, which comprises in the warp a mixed yarn of 30 to 70 wt % of wool and 30 to 70 wt % of viscose rayon and in the weft a mixed yarn of 30 to 70 wt % of wool and 30 to 70 wt % of viscose rayon alternating with a pure viscose rayon yarn.

Abstract: A garment device and its associated method of manufacture are claimed. The garment produced has an internal surface and an external surface, wherein the internal surface contacts a portion of the user's skin. The garment is preferably fabricated from a knitted or woven material having at least one first yarn made from a conventional garment material and a second yarn that includes an active antimicrobial agent. The knit pattern is designed to cause the conventional garment material to be predominant on the exterior surface of the garment while the yarns containing the antimicrobial agent are predominant on the interior surface of the garment. The presence of the yarns with the active antimicrobial agent on the interior of the garment resists the microbial contamination of the interior of the garment. As a result, the length of time the garment can be worn without the adverse effects of contamination can be extended.

Abstract: A knitted fabric comprising a plurality of knitted stitches which are interconnected to define a plurality of courses and wales, the knitted stitches being formed from a heat fusible yarn, with at least some of said stitches being formed from said heat fusible yarn plated with a ground yarn, the heat fusible yarn being fused together at adjacent points of contact on stitches in order to give the fabric a desired dimensional stability and shape.

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.