Abstract:
A multi-layer composite sheet comprising a shrinkable layer intermittently bonded a to a gatherable layer with the bonds separated by a specified distance and wherein the shrinkable layer can shrink and at the same time gather the gatherable layer between the bonds. A process for preparing multi-layer composite sheets by intermittently bonding a shrinkable layer to a gatherable layer with the bonds separated by a specified distance and causing the shrinkable layer to shrink while at the same time gathering the gatherable layer between the bonds. Preferably, the shrinkable layer comprises an array of fibers or nonwoven web comprising fibers having latent spiral crimp.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to multiple-layer composites suitable for use as floor-coverings in the form of cut tiles or broadloom sheets, providing a durable and highly stable structure that can lay flat and remain flat with variations in temperature and humidity and provide a durable and yet soft textile face. The composite comprises a laterally-compressible fabric face bonded with an adhesive layer to a highly conformable stress-absorbing cushioning layer. The face fabric comprises closely packed looped yarns reciprocating between the top and the bottom of the fabric, protruding into the adhesive layer and emerging from the adhesive layer to the surface forming micro-spring structures. The weight, properties, density and level of penetration of adhesive are controlled to maintain lateral compressibility for the entire composite and avoid warping.
Abstract:
A composite sheet is disclosed. The composite sheet comprises an open random fibrous web having substantially vertical fibers near a top surface, a first binder resin and a second binder resin, wherein the first binder resin has a melting point lower than the melting point of the second binder resin, wherein the melting point of the second resin is lower than the melting point of the web, wherein the resins are activated in situ with the web fibers to form a resin-fiber rich region on the top surface and wherein the abrasion-resistant sheet can withstand at least about 3,000 cycles on the Wyzenbeek abrasion test using 80-grit abrasive paper. An abrasion-resistant sheet comprising a single binder resin and other abrasion-resistant sheets are also disclosed. Processes for making these abrasion-resistant sheets are further disclosed herein.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to multiple layer composites (10) suitable for use as wall and floor coverings, among other uses, that provide a strong durable structure and a soft textile or fabric face. The composite includes a face layer (12) bonded to an adhesive layer (22) such that the adhesive layer (22) penetrates into the face layer (12). The face layer (12) can have legs (19, 34) extending there from, and such legs (19, 34) are anchored by the adhesive layer to provide stronger attachment between the adhesive layer and the face layer. A backing layer (26) may also be provided in contact with the adhesive layer (22) such that the adhesive layer also embeds into the backing layer (26), and the legs (19, 34) extending from the face layer may penetrate into the backing layer.
Abstract:
A stitched yarn surface structure includes a backing having decorative upper surface and a thickness dimension T of at least two (2) millimeters. The backing exhibits a predetermined compressive resistance Rb. Plural rows of face yarn segments cover at least a portion of the decorative upper surface of the backing, with adjacent face yarn segments being spaced apart by a predetermined minimum spacing dimension S. The yarns forming the face yarn segments have a predetermined compressive resistance Ry. The compressive resistance Rb, the compressive resistance Ry, and the spacing S are selected such that a load of up to one hundred (100) pounds per square inch (psi) imposed on the stitched yarn surface structure by a loading member is able to be borne by the stitched yarn surface structure without allowing contact between the member and the decorative upper surface of the backing.
Abstract translation:缝合的纱线表面结构包括具有装饰性上表面和至少两(2)毫米的厚度尺寸T的背衬。 背衬呈现预定的抗压性R b。 多排面纱线段覆盖背衬的装饰性上表面的至少一部分,其中相邻的面纱线段间隔开预定的最小间隔尺寸S.形成面纱线段的纱线具有预定的抗压强度R < SUB> y SUB>。 压缩阻力R b1,抗压强度R Y y和间隔S被选择为使得每平方英寸(psi)的负载高达一百(100)磅 )能够由缝合的纱线表面结构承载,而不允许构件与背衬的装饰性上表面之间的接触。
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a stitch-bonded elastic polymeric composite comprising a non-fibrous elastically extensible substrate stitched with a substantially inextensible yarn system. The composite may have an optional fibrous layer stitch-bonded to the non-fibrous substrate either over or under the non-fibrous elastic substrate. The composite preferably has a shrinkage during boil-off of less than about 10%. The stitching yarn network preferably allows stretch beyond the as-stitched dimensions of about 10-100% in at least one direction, and the composite can recover from this stretch to within 5% in at least one direction.
Abstract:
A stretchable stitch-bonded nonwoven fabric is disclosed herein. The fabric includes a nonwoven substrate having basis weight in the range from about 15 to about 150 g/m2, and density in the range from about 0.02 to about 0.12 g/cm3. The nonwoven substrate is bonded with a binder applied to the outer surfaces of the substrate in a liquid form in a sufficiently uniform manner so that no areas greater than the spaces between stitch insertion points are devoid of binder. The binder constitutes from about 2% to about 25% of the total weight of the sum of binder and nonwoven substrate weight. The substrate is stitch-bonded with yarns arranged in a stitch pattern that allows the stitch-bonded fabric to be stretched in at least one direction by a factor of about 2.5 to about 5.0 without forming local ruptures therein, and wherein the stitch-bonded nonwoven fabric can be washed and dried at least twenty times.
Abstract translation:本文公开了一种可拉伸缝合非织造织物。 织物包括基重在约15至约150g / m 2的范围内的非织造基底,密度在约0.02至约0.12g / cm 3的范围内, SUP>。 以足够均匀的方式将非织造基材以粘合剂的形式粘合在基材的外表面上,使得没有大于缝合插入点之间的空隙的区域没有粘结剂。 粘合剂占粘合剂和非织造基材重量之和的总重量的约2%至约25%。 衬底与以针迹图案排列的纱线进行针脚接合,其允许缝合织物在至少一个方向上被拉伸约2.5至约5.0倍,而不会在其中形成局部破裂,并且其中针织粘合的非织造布 织物可以洗涤和干燥至少二十次。
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to multiple-layer composites suitable for use as floor-coverings in the form of cut tiles or broadloom sheets, providing a durable and highly stable structure that can lay flat and remain flat with variations in temperature and humidity and provide a durable and yet soft textile face. The composite comprises a laterally-compressible fabric face bonded with an adhesive layer to a highly conformable stress-absorbing cushioning layer. The face fabric comprises closely packed looped yarns reciprocating between the top and the bottom of the fabric, protruding into the adhesive layer and emerging from the adhesive layer to the surface forming micro-spring structures. The weight, properties, density and level of penetration of adhesive are controlled to maintain lateral compressibility for the entire composite and avoid warping.
Abstract:
Provided is a process comprising contacting a spun-bonded polypropylene fabric with a layer of fibers that are not polypropylene, point-bonding the layers together to form a bonded layered fabric, exposing the bonded layered fabric to heat under suitable conditions followed by cooling to form a layered elastomeric fabric, the bonded layered fabric being disposed in a manner to permit free-shrinkage in at least one dimension to occur during at least a portion of the heating, and wherein the point-bonds in the bonded layered fabric comprise 5-60% of the total fabric area. A layered elastomeric fabric produced by the process and textile products made of the layered elastomeric fabric are also provided.
Abstract:
A microwavable package has a pad for absorbing fat, grease, oil, moisture, and like liquid exuded from food, primarily meat, during cooking. The pad has a high-melting, liquid-transmissible, stiff, shrink-resistant, preferably foraminous face layer in contact with the food. A body layer is in contact with the face layer opposite the food. During cooking, the food releases liquid that transfers through the face layer where it contacts and is absorbed by the body layer. The face layer resists adhering to the food and therefore can be easily separated from the food after cooking.