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Twisted yarn and twisted bundle of yarns

US4418524A · kind A · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 16, 1981
Grant dateDec 6, 1983
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD10B2509/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A twisted combination yarn is disclosed which is made of a first yarn which contracts when it absorbs water, and a second yarn plied with the first yarn which is not substantially changed in length by contact with water. The twisted combination yarn of the invention has a high water absorbing capacity, and contracts and becomes elastic when it absorbs water.

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