Abstract:
A process of treating a resin-impregnated microfibrous non- woven matrix, characterized in that it includes the following treatment steps: - providing a microfibrous non- woven matrix having a top surface to be treated; - preparing said top surface of said matrix by hot calendering and/or buffing; - grouting said matrix by depositing and distributing a base resin coat thereon; - performing a micro-droplet spray deposition of one or more resins, a hot drying step being carried out on said matrix between the deposition of one layer and the deposition of the next layer, preferably an oven-drying step at a temperature ranging from 80°C to 150°C, more preferably at a temperature ranging from 90°C to 110°C; - hot embossing the surface of said matrix, said embossing step being carried out by partial melting of the fibers of said matrix, to cause a permanent deformation in said fibers of said matrix; - performing a micro-droplet spray deposition to form one or more continuous protective layers of one or more resins.
Abstract:
A method for making a polyurethane coated fabric, the method comprising:- a) providing a fabric liner; b) applying a coating to at least part of the liner, said coating comprising a polyurethane resin and manganese ferrite dissolved in a polar aprotic solvent; c) at least partially gelling the coating with water or an aqueous solution, so that the polar aprotic solvent is extracted from the coating; d) leaching the at least partially gelled coating with water or an aqueous solution, so as to further reduce the level of the polar aprotic solvent in the coating;and e) drying and curing the coating. The coating may also contain a dark colour pigment. A composition suitable for use in the method is also provided. The method enables polyurethane coated fabric products, such as gloves, to be produced which are black or grey in colour and contain a reduced amount of residual polar aprotic solvent, such as N,N-dimethylformamide.
Abstract:
A cleaning cloth comprising at least one base layer (B) consisting at least partly of cellulose-based staple fibres and having a first face and a second face; at least one first covering layer (A) associated with the first face of said base layer (B); and at least one second covering layer (C) associated with the second face of said base layer (B).
Abstract:
An artificial turf is formed of grass fibers (1), a grass bottom (2) and a rear glue layer (3). The grass fibers (1) and the grass bottom (2) are both made of polyethylene, polypropylene and/or Polyamide, and the rear glue layer (3) is made of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion with filler and antioxidants, etc. Making the rear glue composite into paste and coating it on the rear of the grass bottom set with grass fibers produces the artificial turf.
Abstract:
A method for binding a greige carpet (1) and a secondary backing material (2) using a hot melt adhesive (3) is disclosed. A heated application roll (4) may be provided and the secondary backing material (2) may be contacted with the hot melt adhesive (3) and greige carpet (1) and pressed against the heated application roll (4).
Abstract:
A textile article such as a floor covering or carpet is disclosed. In one embodiment, a floor covering is provided with a composition applied to the surface of the floor covering. The composition resists staining and dry soiling, and provides liquid repellency and stain release properties. The composition may employ a repellent component, a stain resist component, a stain release, and a particulate component. The composition may be applied to fibrous-containing textiles, such as carpeting. A method of applying the composition to a textile is disclosed. The repellent component may employ a fluorochemical, such as a fluorocarbon. The repellent may be acrylic-based or urethane-based, as two representative examples. The composition is adapted for imparting to a textile a chemical finish that will resist moisture, release stains, and resist dry soiling.
Abstract:
A covering for a floor, wall or ceiling surface includes tiles each having first and second discrete tile sections. The first section includes a primary backing exposed on one side of the tile forming a first discrete exposed surface portion and a plurality of yarns tufted into the primary backing with cut or loop yarns on the back side of the primary backing leaving backstitches forming a second discrete exposed surface portion of the first section. The primary backing and backstitches form the first and second surface portions, respectively, of the first section with aesthetic characteristics different from one another. The second section of the tile is formed of one of a woven fabric, a non-woven fabric and a tufted pile and which second section forms the remaining portion of the exposed surface of the tile.
Abstract:
A process for forming a carpet, and the carpet formed thereby are provided. The process includes forming a thread comprising low melt fiber and high melt fiber. The thread is then heated above a temperature sufficient to melt the low melt fiber. The thread is tufted in a carpet backing to form a tufted carpet. The tufted carpet is then printed or dyed with an image. A process for forming a low melt content yarn and the yarn formed thereby are provided.
Abstract:
A process for preparation of a tufted polyamide-type fiber carpet is provided. A primary backing tufted with yarn comprised of at least 85% by weight of fibers selected from the group nylon fibers, wool fibers, and blends thereof is provided. A molten polymer adhesive is provided on the back side of the tufted primary backing, the polymer adhesive consisting of at least 85% by weight of one or more ethylene copolymers each comprised of 50 to 95 weight % of ethylene, and 5-50 weight % of at least one comonomer selected from the group of esters and carboxylic acids. The tufted primary backing and the molten polymer adhesive layer are compressed under a moving belt that applies a pressure of at least 1 N/cm for a period of at least 5 seconds during which time the polymer adhesive remains in a molten state. The molten polymer adhesive then cooled to a temperature below the melting point of said molten adhesive. A secondary backing may be placed over the molten polymer adhesive on the back of the primary backing.
Abstract:
A composite backing (38) suitable for use in the manufacturing of carpeting, particularly tufted synthetic turf carpeting, or any other fabric product where dimensional stability in the presence of thermal or moisture gradients is desirable. The composite backing (38) comprises reinforcement strands (20) integrated into a woven backing fabric (10). The reinforcement strands (20) may be laid in an open network structure and needlepunched into a woven backing (10) or may also be integrated into the woven backing by directly weaving the reinforcement strands (20) into the woven backing (10) as it is being fabricated. A synthetic turf product may be constructed by tufting the composite backing.