There is provided a fabric element (20) comprising a TiO2 additive, the fabric element (20) including a mark (22) formed in or on a surface of the fabric element (20), wherein the mark (22) includes a higher titanium oxide than TiO2.
A stretchable textile article (20) comprises a plurality of discrete textile members (22,24), each textile member (22,24) extending between a first end (26) and a second end (28), the first ends (26) of the textile members (22,24) being joined together, the econd ends (28) of the textile members (22,24) being joined together, each textile member (22,24) including a textile zone configured to have a variable stretch property in an orientation extending between the joined first ends (26) and the joined second ends (28).
D03D 15/56 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads elastic
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/04 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a layer being specifically extensible by reason of its structure or arrangement
B32B 5/14 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
B32B 7/09 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means by stitching, needling or sewing
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
A41B 9/16 - Shoulder-straps forming part of the undergarments
A stretchable textile article (20) comprises a plurality of discrete textile members (22,24), each textile member (22,24) extending between a first end (26) and a second end (28), the first ends (26) of the textile members (22,24) being joined together, the second ends (28) of the textile members (22,24) being joined together, wherein the plurality of textile members (22,24) includes at least one first textile member (22) and at least one second textile member (24), the or each first textile member (22) including a textile zone configured to have an increasing stretch property away from the first end (26) towards the second end (28), the or each second textile member (24) including a textile zone configured to have an increasing stretch property away from the second end (28) towards the first end (26), wherein the stretchable textile article (20) further includes a compressible textile member (100) arranged to interconnect the first and second textile members (22,24) so that, in use, stretch of the stretchable textile article (20) in an orientation extending between the joined first ends (26) and the joined second ends (28) causes compression of the compressible textile member (100).
B32B 7/14 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties applied in spaced arrangements, e.g. in stripes
B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/04 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a layer being specifically extensible by reason of its structure or arrangement
B32B 5/14 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
A garment (10) comprising a grip coating located on inner and outer surfaces of a garment section (12) so as to generate in use friction between a wearer's skin and the garment (10) and friction between the garment (10) and an external contact surface. The grip coating includes a first array of grip elements (14) located on the inner surface of the garment section (12) and a second array of grip elements (16) located on the outer surface of the garment section (12). The first and second arrays are arranged relative to each other so that the grip elements (14,16) of the first and second arrays are offset relative to each other and do not overlie or overlap each other.
There is provided a method of making a fabric element (30). The fabric element (30) comprises a tubular fabric (32) and a pair of attachment flaps (34). The tubular fabric is (32) for receiving an underwire. Each attachment flap (34) includes an attachment surface for attachment to a second fabric. The method comprises the steps of arranging the pair of attachment flaps (34) to project from the tubular fabric (32) in opposite directions so as to define opposingly projecting attachment flaps (34), and arranging the tubular fabric (32) to partially or fully overlap the attachment surfaces of the opposingly projecting attachment flaps (34).
Reproducing state of source environment when image was screen captured on a different computing device using resource location, resource navigation and positional metadata embedded in image
A method, system and computer program product for facilitating access to a resource represented in an image at a later time. A screen capture of an image displayed on a computing device is implemented. Metadata, including the resource location, resource navigation and positional metadata, regarding the source data of the screen capture image is generated. The generated metadata is then embedded into the screen capture image. The screen capture image with the embedded metadata is then transmitted to a different user. By embedding the metadata into the screen capture image, the user receiving the screen capture image will be able to reproduce the state of the source environment when the image was captured using the embedded metadata thereby opening the resource represented in the image.
G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
A garment (10) comprising a grip coating located on inner and outer surfaces of a garment section (12) so as to generate in use friction between a wearer's skin and the garment (10) and friction between the garment (10) and an external contact surface. The grip coating includes a first array of grip elements (14) located on the inner surface of the garment section (12) and a second array of grip elements (16) located on the outer surface of the garment section (12). The first and second arrays are arranged relative to each other so that the grip elements (14,16) of the first and second arrays are offset relative to each other and do not overlie or overlap each other.
A method of forming a structural component for a wearable item such as a garment or footwear. The method comprises the steps of extruding strands of liquid polymer onto a support such that successive strands are laid over and across previous strands to form an interconnected network of strands and curing or otherwise allowing the liquid polymer to set and solidify so as to form a solidified network of strands having a two-dimensionally or three-dimensionally shaped structure. The liquid polymer is an elastomeric polymer such that the solidified network of strands exhibits stretch in at least one direction.
B29C 47/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor (extrusion blow-moulding B29C 49/04)
B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
D04H 3/045 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of yarns or filaments in rectilinear paths, e.g. crossing at right angles for net manufacturing
A43B 1/00 - Footwear characterised by the material
A method of forming a textile element (10) for use as a structural support component in a garment is provided. The method includes providing a fabric strip (12) having a plush surface (16). A molten thermoplastic coating (14) is applied to the plush surface (16) of the fabric strip (12) so that the molten thermoplastic coating (14) penetrates the plush surface (16). The molten thermoplastic coating (14) is allowed to cool or cure and solidify so as to embed at least surface yarns of the plush surface (16) in the thermoplastic coating (14) and thereby form a composite structure at a juncture (J) between the thermoplastic coating (14) and the plush surface (16).
D06N 3/00 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof
A41D 1/22 - Clothing specially adapted for women, not otherwise provided for
D06N 3/12 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof with macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A method of forming a textile element (10) for use as a structural support component in a garment. The method comprises the steps of: (i) providing a fabric strip (12) having a plush surface (16); (ii) applying a thermoplastic coating (14) to the plush surface (16) of the fabric strip (12) so that the thermoplastic coating (14) penetrates the plush surface (16); and (iii) allowing the thermoplastic coating (14) to cool and rigidify so as to embed at least surface yarns of the plush surface (16) in the thermoplastic coating (14) and thereby form a composite structure at the juncture (J) between the thermoplastic coating (14) and the plush surface (16).
A bra strap has stretch properties such that the strap exerts a force that is sufficient to provide adequate support but does not exceed that which is comfortable to the wearer over a wide range of elongation. Thus, the bra strap may be worn by women of varying heights without the need to change the length of the strap prior to use.
A stretchable textile fabric article comprises a piece of fabric defining an opening, a portion (16) of the piece of fabric being folded to define a hem (12) along the edge of the opening, the hem (12) being secured by means of one or more continuous bands of silicone elastomer (14) sandwiched between folded portions (16,18) of the piece of fabric.
A method of manufacturing a textile fabric article comprises the steps of: (i) applying an uncured silicone elastomer (10) requiring UV radiation to trigger curing thereof to at least one portion of a carrier element (12); (ii) feeding the carrier element (12) and a piece of textile fabric (14) between movable co-acting compression members (16,18) so that the uncured silicone elastomer (10) is located between the carrier element (12) and the piece of textile fabric (14); (iii) exposing the uncured silicone elastomer (10) on the carrier element (12) to UV radiation upstream of the co-acting compression members (16,18); (iv) curing the uncured silicone elastomer (10) or allowing the uncured silicone elastomer (10) to cure to bond the silicone elastomer (10) to at least the piece of textile fabric (14); and (v) applying pressure to the carrier element (12) and the piece of textile fabric (14) via the co-acting compression members (16,18) for at least part of the curing process.
The invention relates to methods and apparatus for making a length of woven fabric comprising an elastomeric weft yarn. The lengths of fabric obtained are particularly useful as shoulder straps for garments such as bras. Preferred embodiments relate to tapered fabric which is useful as a component of articles of clothing, especially a bra wing.
D03D 15/08 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used using stretchable or elastic threads
A method of reinforcing a seam (10) in a garment or other textile article comprises the step of adhering a layer of substantially unidirectionally extensible elastic material along the length of the seam (10) such that the material straddles the seam (10) and the direction of extensibility of the material is generally aligned with the elongate direction (C) of the seam (10).
A method of manufacturing a stretchable textile, fabric article comprising the steps of: applying an uncured silicone elastomer (10) requiring UV radiation to trigger curing thereof to at least one portion (14) of a piece of textile fabric (12); exposing the uncured silicone elastomer (10) on the piece of textile fabric (12) to UV radiation; and curing the uncured silicone elastomer (10) to bond the silicone elastomer to the piece of textile fabric (12).
D06M 23/18 - Processes for the non-uniform application of treating agents, e.g. one-sided treatmentDifferential treatment for the chemical treatment of borders of fabrics or knittingsProcesses for the non-uniform application of treating agents, e.g. one-sided treatmentDifferential treatment for the thermal or chemical fixation of cuttings, seams or fibre ends
A method of manufacturing a stretchable filament of silicone elastomer (10) comprising the steps of extruding a length of uncured silicone elastomer (10) and curing the uncured silicone elastomer (10) or allowing the uncured silicone elastomer (10) to cure to form a solid filament.
D01F 6/76 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from other polycondensation products
D03D 15/08 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used using stretchable or elastic threads
The invention relates to a method for making a tubular fabric having an attachment flap for attachment to a second fabric, the method comprising providing a support yarn, a first fusible yarn and a second fusible yarn, wherein the yarns are formed into a tubular fabric having an attachment flap and the first fusible yarn is arranged so that, when it is melted and subsequently cooled, it forms a barrier in the tubular fabric to penetration by an underwire and the second fusible yam is arranged in the attachment flap so that, in use, it can be fused to a second fabric.
D03D 15/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
D04B 21/16 - Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threadsFabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes incorporating synthetic threads
A tubular fabric receives an underwire garment such as a bra. The tubular fabric is formed by arranging a fusible yarn and melting the yarn to form a barrier. Preferably, the fabric does not include an elastomeric yarn or contains a minor amount and is treated to impart stretch to the fabric in the length direction.
D03D 15/08 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used using stretchable or elastic threads
D03D 17/00 - Woven fabrics having elastic or stretch properties due to manner of weaving
D03D 25/00 - Woven fabrics not otherwise provided for
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