Cut resistant yarn construction and body protective apparel

US4912781A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Steven D. Robins · Eden Prairie, US
• Robert Fleming · Lynnfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 11, 1988
• Grant date: Apr 3, 1990
• Expiry date: Oct 11, 2008

Classification

• Technology area (CPC D): Textiles; Paper
• CPC primary: D04B21/202
• WIPO field: Textile and paper machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A composite yarn construction particularly adapted for use in cut resistant body protective apparel and comprising a core yarn and an abrasion and cut resistant monofilament covering yarn knitted onto and encasing the core yarn in a series of cut resistant loops. The core yarn is preferably a multifilament synthetic yarn such as nylon, and the knitted yarn is stainless steel. The yarn is suitable for knitting cut resistant gloves, and apparel.