Low permeability and high strength fabric and methods of making the same
US11214895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2505/18
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
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.
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