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Methods for preparing warp knitted fabrics

US4551892A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 1985
Grant dateNov 12, 1985
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD10B2501/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of preparing a spun yarn for use in a fine gauge wrap knitting machine having the following steps: (a) spinning polyester stable fibers having a denier of less than 2 and having a staple length in a range of about 1.5 to about 2.0 inches, (b) twisting the yarn in a range of 24 to 36 twists per inch, (c) waxing and steaming the yarn, and (d) warping the yarn in an environment having a humidity in a range of 65% to 70% and having a temperature in a range of 70.degree. to 72.degree. Fahrenheit.

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