Woven low permeability fabric and method
US4632716A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 1983 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/3211
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A woven dryer fabric A having a low fabric permeability characteristic is disclosed having multiple layers in which an intermediate layer includes cabled multi-filament weft elements (B) consisting of low-melt monofilament strands twisted together which are melted in the fabric to effect closure of the fabric mesh. In the weaving process, the cabled multi-filament weft elements have a softer texture which renders them more flexible and allows a more dense mesh count to provide for greater pre-melt void coverage. After melt, the multi-filaments become fused and flow into the void areas of the shed for more complete void coverage.
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