C08G 69/26 - Polyamides derived from amino carboxylic acids or from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
C08L 77/06 - Polyamides derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
D02J 13/00 - Heating or cooling the yarn, thread, cord, rope, or the like, not specific to any one of the processes provided for in this subclass
D01F 6/60 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyamides
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POLYAMIDE YARN WITH IMPROVED FATIGUE RESISTANCE AND THE USE THEREOF FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF TIRE CORD
zww) of ≥ 1.40 and ≤ 1.50 ±0.03. The yarn finds utility in a variety of end uses including tire cord. The yarn provides improved fatigue resistance and/or cured-in rubber strength.
C08G 69/26 - Polyamides derived from amino carboxylic acids or from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
C08L 77/06 - Polyamides derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
D01F 6/60 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyamides
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POLYAMIDE INDUSTRIAL YARN WITH IMPROVED THERMO-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
C08G 69/26 - Polyamides derived from amino carboxylic acids or from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
C08L 77/06 - Polyamides derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
D01F 6/60 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyamides
Various Aspects disclosed relate to a substrate material. The substrate material includes a bio-based polymer component that is about 5 wt% to about 95 wt% of the substrate material. The substrate material further includes a recycled polymer component that is about 5 wt% to about 95 wt% of the substrate material.
A composition may comprise a fabric substrate having a first melting temperature and a polymer sheet having a second melting temperature, wherein the second melting temperature may be less than the first melting temperature. The polymer sheet and the fabric substrate may have a base thermoplastic polymer in common. The polymer sheet may be at least partially melted and laminated onto the fabric substrate such that the polymer sheet and fabric substrate become fused to produce a fused laminated fabric. A recycling process may be performed on the fused laminated fabric, wherein the fabric substrate and the polymer sheet remain laminated throughout the recycling process.
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 7/10 - Interconnection of layers at least one layer having inter-reactive properties
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 37/04 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the partial melting of at least one layer
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
A composition may comprise a fabric substrate having a first melting temperature and a polymer sheet having a second melting temperature, wherein the second melting temperature may be less than the first melting temperature. The polymer sheet and the fabric substrate may have a base thermoplastic polymer in common. The polymer sheet may be at least partially melted and laminated onto the fabric substrate such that the polymer sheet and fabric substrate become fused to produce a fused laminated fabric. A recycling process may be performed on the fused laminated fabric, wherein the fabric substrate and the polymer sheet remain laminated throughout the recycling process.
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 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
High strength or load bearing nylon fiber with break tenacity greater than 7.5 g/den and/or a tenacity at 10% elongation of greater than 4.0 g/den as well as yarns, fabrics and articles of manufacture thereof and methods for their production are provided.
A woven fabric formed from polyamide fibers, wherein: a. the woven fabric exhibits a Fabric Relative Viscosity of ≥90; b. the Edgecomb Resistance of the fabric is at least 500N in each of the warp and the weft directions; c. the fabric has a Dynamic Air Permeability of no more than 500 mm/s; wherein the fabric exhibits improved seam performance in deployment in comparison to a control fabric characterized by <90 Fabric RV with the same fabric construction.
D03D 13/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the special disposition of the warp or weft threads, e.g. with curved weft threads, with discontinuous warp threads, with diagonal warp or weft
D03D 15/283 - 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 material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
A vehicle airbag fabric comprises weft yarn and warp yarn. The weft yarn contains from ≥1 to ≤100 weight percent of recycled polymer material and has from ≥ 1 to ≤ 6 denier per filament (dpf), a tenacity of 65 to 80 cN/tex and a fluff content of ≤ 150 fluffs per million linear meters of yarn. The warp yarn contains equal or less recycled polymer material per unit weight than the weft yarn and has from ≥1 to ≤ 6 denier per filament (dpf) and a fluff content lower than that of the weft yarn.
D03D 15/283 - 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 material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
A woven fabric comprising spun synthetic polyamide yarn woven in the warp direction and weft direction wherein the polyamide yarn in the woven fabric exhibits a formic acid relative viscosity of at least 60, a halide:copper molar ratio of at least 2.0 and a sodium content of no more than 25 ppm, and wherein the woven fabric exhibits a melt-through resistance at 450° C. of least 2.10 seconds. The invention also provides an airbag made the woven fabric, as well as a method of making the same.
D03D 15/283 - 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 material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
A textile package production system includes an imager, a transporter, a sorter, and a controller. The imager is configured to generate an optical image for a textile package. The imager has at least one optical detector and an optical emitter. The imager has an inspection region. The transporter has a test subject carrier configured for relative movement as to the carrier and the inspection region. The sorter is coupled to the transporter and is configured to make a selection as to a first classification and a second classification. The controller has a processor and a memory. The controller is coupled to the imager, the transporter, and the sorter. The controller is configured to implement an artificial engine classifier in which the sorter is controlled based on the optical image and based on instructions and training data in the memory.
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
G06V 10/98 - Detection or correction of errors, e.g. by rescanning the pattern or by human interventionEvaluation of the quality of the acquired patterns
A woven fabric comprising spun synthetic polyamide yarn, wherein on one or both sides of the woven fabric there is disposed a coating layer having a coat-weight of no more than 12.0 g/m2, wherein the bulk density of the coated fabric is greater than 850 kg/m3aa which is no more than 30.00 μm, preferably wherein the total thickness of the coated woven fabric is no more than 0.28 mm, preferably wherein the coated woven fabric exhibits a thermal resistance constant (Y) at 450°C in the range of from 0.55 to 3.00, and preferably wherein the coated woven fabric exhibits a static air permeability (SAP) of no more than 0.2 l/dm2/min; the use of the woven fabric to improve the resistance to pinhole failure of an airbag made therefrom; and a method of making the woven fabric using a High Temperature-High Pressure treatment such as calendering.
D03D 15/283 - 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 material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
A method of making a woven fabric having improved melt-through resistance and/or thermal resistance constant, said method comprising the steps of (i) weaving a spun synthetic polyamide yarn and (ii) subjecting the resulting woven fabric to a High Temperature-High Pressure (HTHP) treatment, to provide a woven fabric having a bulk density of greater than 875 kg/m3 and a fiber relative viscosity (RV) density factor of at least 62,500. The invention further provides a woven fabric produced by said method and the use of the woven fabric to make an airbag having improved resistance to pinhole failure.
D03D 15/283 - 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 material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester fibres
D03D 15/587 - 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 adhesiveWoven 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 fusible
D01F 6/60 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyamides
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
A woven fabric comprising spun synthetic polyamide yarn woven in the warp direction and weft direction wherein the polyamide yarn in the woven fabric exhibits a formic acid relative viscosity of at least 60, a halide:copper molar ratio of at least 2.0 and a sodium content of no more than 25 ppm, and wherein the woven fabric exhibits a melt-through resistance at 450°C of least 2.10 seconds. The invention also provides an airbag made the woven fabric, as well as a method of making the same.
The present invention relates to woven fabrics comprising synthetic fibers and further comprising a modified organic polysiloxane on a surface of said fabric characterized in that said polysiloxane is present in an amount of 0.1 to 3.0 wt % by total weight of the fabric, and in that said fabric exhibits a fabric-to-fabric static coefficient of friction (µs) of no more than 0.30 and/or a kinetic coefficient of friction (µk) of no more than 0.28. Methods for the production of these fabrics are also provided.
D06M 15/643 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing silicon in the main chain
D06M 15/65 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing silicon in the main chain containing epoxy groups
C09D 183/08 - Polysiloxanes containing silicon bound to organic groups containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
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
Methods for production of automobile airbags with decreased air leakage and an increased duration of their inflated state, as well as airbags produced in accordance with these methods are provided.
B60R 21/232 - Curtain-type airbags deploying mainly in a vertical direction from their top edge
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
D06M 10/00 - Physical treatment of fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials, e.g. ultrasonic, corona discharge, irradiation, electric currents or magnetic fieldsPhysical treatment combined with treatment with chemical compounds or elements
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
D03D 11/00 - Double or multi-ply fabrics not otherwise provided for
D06N 3/00 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof
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
B29C 70/50 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of indefinite length, e.g. prepregs, sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or cross moulding compounds [XMC]
B29C 70/04 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising reinforcements only, e.g. self-reinforcing plastics
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
7, of greater than 3.2. Such nylon staple fibers are produced by preparing tows of relatively uniformly spun and quenched nylon filaments, drawing and annealing such tows via a two-stage drawing and annealing operation using relatively high draw ratios and then cutting or otherwise converting the drawn and annealed tows into the desired high strength nylon staple fibers.
The nylon staple fibers so prepared can be blended with other fibers such as cotton staple fibers to produce nylon/cotton (NYCO) yarns which are also of desirably high strength.
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
D02G 3/00 - Yarns or threads, e.g. fancy yarnsProcesses or apparatus for the production thereof, not otherwise provided for
D01F 6/60 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyamides
D02G 3/04 - Blended or other yarns or threads containing components made from different materials
D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
D03D 1/00 - Woven fabrics designed to make specified articles
D03D 15/12 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material or construction of the yarn or other warp or weft elements used using heat-resistant or fireproof threads
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Low permeability and high strength fabric and methods of making the same
An uncoated woven fabric of yarn formed from synthetic fibers woven in the warp direction and weft direction to form a top surface and a bottom surface wherein at least a portion of the yarn on the top surface or at least a portion of the yarn on the bottom surface has fibers with a permanently modified cross-section and that are fused together is provided. Methods for production and use of this fabric in application to products such as automobile airbags, sailcloths, inflatable slides, temporary shelters, tents, ducts, coverings and printed media are also provided.
D03D 13/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the special disposition of the warp or weft threads, e.g. with curved weft threads, with discontinuous warp threads, with diagonal warp or weft
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
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
Disclosed herein is the preparation of woven fabrics suitable for use in manufacturing vehicle airbags. Such fabrics are woven from a plurality of polymeric, e.g., polyamide, warp and weft tapes which have preferably been slitted, preferably in the machine direction, from a thermoplastic polymer film, and preferably from such a film which has been drawn at least in the machine direction. The resulting fabrics exhibit both the relatively low basis weight, stiffness and small packing volume typical of nylon films, and the relatively high tear strength and high damage tolerance of yarn-based woven airbag fabrics.
B60R 21/235 - Inflatable members characterised by their material
D01D 5/42 - Formation of filaments, threads, or the like by cutting films into narrow ribbons or filaments or by fibrillation of films
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)
D02G 3/44 - Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
D03D 13/00 - Woven fabrics characterised by the special disposition of the warp or weft threads, e.g. with curved weft threads, with discontinuous warp threads, with diagonal warp or weft
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
Disclosed are technical fibers and yarns made with partially aromatic polyamides and a fiber having vapor phase action such as an FR cellulosic fiber. Fabrics made from such fibers and yarns demonstrate superior flame retardancy over traditional flame retardant nylon 6,6 fabrics. Further, the disclosed fibers and yarns, when blended with other flame retardant fibers, do not demonstrate the dangerous “scaffolding effect” common with flame retardant nylon 6,6 blended fabrics.
Disclosed are technical fibers and yarns made with partially aromatic polyamides and non-halogenated flame retardant additives. Fabrics made from such fibers and yarns demonstrate superior flame retardancy over traditional flame retardant nylon 6,6 fabrics. Further, the disclosed fibers and yarns, when blended with other flame retardant fibers, do not demonstrate the dangerous “scaffolding effect” common with flame retardant nylon 6,6 blended fabrics.
D04H 1/4382 - Stretched reticular film fibresComposite fibresMixed fibresUltrafine fibresFibres for artificial leather
D04H 1/42 - 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 characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece
Fabric sold as an integral component of all purpose carrying bags, backpacks, daypacks, duffel bags, garment bags for travel, luggage, suitcases, tote bags, traveling bags and wallets
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Knit fabrics and base layer garments made therefrom with improved thermal protective properties
2. Knit fabrics of this type possess a desirable combination of good thermal protective properties, provided the specified high level of staple fiber blend uniformity is achieved, along with very useful abrasion resistance, bursting strength and drying time characteristics.
This disclosure relates to a “hybrid” fabric made from a textured multifilament yarn in combination with an untextured multifilament yarn. The portion of multifilament yarns comprising this hybrid fabric are substantially without bulk or texture while the textured portion of multifilament yarns comprising the fabric have bulk. Such hybrid fabrics from this combination of yarns retain substantially similar abrasion resistance and tactility of a fabric made entirely of high tenacity air textured multifilament yarns. Nylon woven hybrid fabrics disclosed herein provide excellent properties especially for uses in apparel, rucksacks, softsided luggage, duffle bags, tenting and the like.
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
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 5/08 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments the fibres or filaments of a layer being specially arranged or being of different substances
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Dyed fabric with visible and near infrared differential yarn fiber signature
A fabric having a camouflage appearance in the near infrared (NIR) spectrum with a substantially a single color appearance in the visible (VIS) spectrum is provided. The novel fabric may include at least two synthetic polymer multifilament yarns. The multifilament yarns are selected from 3 types of multifilament yarns: multifilaments comprising carbon black, multifilaments comprising pigments which modify the NIR reflectance characteristics of the multifilaments, and multifilaments substantially free of additives capable of modifying the NIR reflectance characteristics of the multifilaments. The fabric is dyed to a substantially single color appearance in the visible spectrum. In general, the fabric has a NIR spectrum comprising two reflectance curves having about 10% to about 85% reflectance separated by about 5% reflectance in a range of wavelengths from about 700 to about 860 nanometers (nm).
The fabric may be used to manufacture garments, equipment, tents and tarpaulins that exhibit a camouflage appearance in NIR reflectance observed using night vision devices. At the same time, these garments, equipment, tents and tarpaulins have a single color and substantially non-camouflage in the VIS reflectance spectrum.
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 1/00 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes
The present invention relates to a woven polyester fabric for use in airbags. The present invention includes a woven fabric using a polyester filament yarn, wherein the polyester filament yarn has a tenacity of about 65 cN/tex or greater and an Instantaneous Thermal Creep (ITC) at 100° C. of about 0.5% or less. Additional embodiments of the present invention include an airbag made from the woven polyester fabric. Woven fabrics of the present invention can reduce the extent of seam combing during a hot module deployment of an airbag.
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
2 The preferred uncoated polyester filament yarn has a linear density of between about 200 to about 800 dtex, a tenacity of at least 65 cN/tex, a tensile index of at least 350. The fabrics can be coated with chloroprene, neoprene, polyurethane, silicone or other organic coatings to reduce air permeability. The fabric of the present invention may also be constructed with the warp and/or filling yarn having an aspect ratio between 1.2 and 6.
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
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Stretchable fabrics comprising elastics incorporated into NYCO for use in combat uniforms
A stretchable fabric comprising NYCO fabric with about 2 to about 4 wt. % elastic, such as an elastane as LYCRA®, is disclosed. The stretchable fabric of the invention exhibits about 20 to about 50% fabric stretch, and is suitable for application in combat uniforms where mobility and comfort are desirable. The stretchable fabric maintains or exceeds substantially all military uniform standard requirements and exhibits characteristics such as breaking strength, tear resistance, air permeability and abrasion resistance similar to that of NYCO fabric. Also disclosed is a garment manufactured from the stretchable fabric, as well as methods for manufacturing, dying and finishing the stretchable fabric.
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
B32B 23/02 - Layered products essentially comprising cellulosic plastic substances in the form of fibres or filaments
B32B 25/02 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber with fibres or particles embedded in it or bonded with it
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Polymer fibers, fabrics and equipment with a modified near infrared reflectance signature
A modified synthetic polymer filament and multifilament yarn of polyamide or polyester filament containing a carbon black polymer additive, and fabrics from these yarns, are disclosed. These melt spun filaments are especially well-suited for use in garments and equipment where a modified Near Infrared Reflectance (NIR) signature is desired. The yarn and fabrics made from this yarn may be advantageously dyed or printed to provide a camouflage fabric for use in desert sand dominated environments, urban environments and multi-terrain environments.
The present invention concerns polyester fabric that is employed in airbags. In particular, the polyester fabric has improved resistance to edge combing—the relative tendency of a fabric to pull apart under seam stress or similar action such as inflation of inflatable restraints. Further, the polyester fabric of the invention must have an edge comb resistance of greater than about 350 Newtons at room temperature (20° C.) and greater than 250 Newtons at 90° C. The polyester fabric of the invention has an acrylic polymer or copolymer finish, or a mixture of acrylic and non-acrylic polymers. The finish is applied from about 1 to about 4 wt. % nominal solids add-on of said fabric.
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 27/02 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin in the form of fibres or filaments
Fabric for use in the manufacture of bags and baggage, namely, backpacks, fanny packs, sport bags, ski bags, duffle bags, camera bags, golf bags, tool pouches and kits, coolers, suitcases, and garment bags; fabric for use in the manufacture of footwear and apparel, namely, hunting boots, hiking shoes and boots, athletic shoes, [ ski boots, ] and work boots, vests, pants, shirts, snake chaps, parkas, jackets, gloves, motorcycle garments, [ cycling apparel, swimwear, ] hiking/climbing pants and shirts, football jerseys, and ski jackets; [ fabric for use in the manufacture of upholstery, ] [ horse blankets, horse saddles, ] and bracelets for watches
