Invention Publication
- Patent Title: Lightweight, Printable Flame Resistant Fabrics Suitable for Protective Clothing Worn in Hot and/or Humid Environments
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Application No.: US18454339Application Date: 2023-08-23
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Publication No.: US20240102212A1Publication Date: 2024-03-28
- Inventor: Michael T. Stanhope , Timothy James Thorne , Charles S. Dunn
- Applicant: Southern Mills, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US GA Union City
- Assignee: Southern Mills, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Southern Mills, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US GA Union City
- Main IPC: D03D1/00
- IPC: D03D1/00 ; D02G3/44 ; D03D15/513

Abstract:
Flame resistant fabrics comprising a blend of modacrylic, aliphatic polyamide, and cellulosic fibers. Some embodiments are printed and/or dyed with vat dyes so as to comply with the color requirements (including the color, colorfastness, and IR requirements) set forth in the relevant sections of GL-PD-07-12 and/or MIL-PRF-EFRCE. Some embodiments further include reinforcing yarns that improve the strength of the fabrics. Still other embodiments are flame resistant fabrics for use in electrical applications that comply with some or all of the requirements of ASTM F 1506.
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