Abstract

Fabrics prepared from a modified every course style with courses of spandex covered with rigid yarn and bare spandex plated with rigid yarn and their use in production of fabrics and elastified knitted garments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04B 1/18 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials elastic threads

Abstract

Disposable or reusable elasticized or stretchable nonwoven or fabric composites with multiple ends arranged in close spacing as well as methods for their production are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/49 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies
• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
• 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
• D04H 1/593 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives to layered webs

Abstract

Polymer compositions and processes for extended glycols and under-capping glycols for production of polymer compositions with engineered hard and soft segment molecular weights are provided. Also provided are fibers and articles of manufacture such as fabrics and garments produced from these polymer compositions and processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
• C08G 18/76 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic aromatic
• C08G 18/12 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step using two or more compounds having active hydrogen in the first polymerisation step
• C08G 18/10 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step
• D01D 1/02 - Preparation of spinning solutions
• D01D 5/04 - Dry spinning methods
• D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes

Abstract

Methods for improving localized shaping and/or support functionalities, shape retention, comfort and/or stay of apparel and other fabric articles by applying an aqueous polyurethane dispersion at a selected intensity and/or at one or more selected locations of the apparel or other fabric article are provided. Apparel and other fabric articles with improved localized shaping and/or support functionalities, shape retention comfort and/or stay prepared in accordance with these methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06M 15/564 - Polyureas, polyurethanes or other polymers having ureide or urethane linksPrecondensation products forming them
• D06M 15/568 - Reaction products of isocyanates with polyethers
• D06M 23/16 - Processes for the non-uniform application of treating agents, e.g. one-sided treatmentDifferential treatment
• D06N 3/14 - 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 with polyurethanes

Abstract

Elastic fibers with wax compositions which reduce surface friction and over-end-take-off tack without negatively impacting creep performance, fabrics, garments and laminates containing these fibers, and methods of preparing the same are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• D01F 1/10 - Other agents for modifying properties
• D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes
• 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

Abstract

Prepolymers, aqueous polyurethane dispersions made therefrom, shaping articles comprising the same having improved whiteness retention and tensile strength, and methods for their use in shaping articles, are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/48 - Polyethers
• C08G 18/66 - Compounds of groups , , or
• C08G 18/75 - Polyisocyanates or polyisothiocyanates cyclic cycloaliphatic
• C08G 18/08 - Processes
• C08G 18/10 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step
• C08G 18/28 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen characterised by the compounds used containing active hydrogen
• C08G 18/34 - Carboxylic acidsEsters thereof with monohydroxyl compounds

Abstract

A garment for preventing bodily fluid leakage and sagging of an absorbent pad includes an undergarment and a sling placed adjacent to a crotch portion of the undergarment, the sling designed and configured to provide a longitudinal stretch to move with a body of a wearer and to exert a garment force against the absorbent pad and the body. In an alternate embodiment, a garment for preventing bodily fluid leakage and sagging of an absorbent pad includes undergarment and a sling placed adjacent to a crotch portion of the undergarment, the sling having a shape of an hourglass or a trapezoid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/49 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies
• A61F 13/494 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies characterised by edge leakage prevention means
• A61F 13/496 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies in the form of pants or briefs

Abstract

Non-round or shaped solution spun spandex filaments as well as methods and devices for production of these non-round or shaped solution spun spandex filaments are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• D01D 4/02 - Spinnerettes
• D01D 5/04 - Dry spinning methods
• D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes
• D01D 5/253 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like with a non-circular cross sectionSpinnerette packs therefor

Abstract

A method and system that facilitates the size selection for garments such as hosiery or pantyhose with the aim to improve comfort and fit for the wearer is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"