Tapered fiber and napped fabric utilizing the same
US5407735A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/298
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a sheath-core composite polyester fiber with both the core and the sheath comprising polyesters and at least one end thereof is tapered to its tip. Two groups of recesses having different diameter ranges are formed on the exposed core of the tapered part and on the surface of the sheath, respectively. Napped fabrics with raised fibers comprising the composite fibers have good hand with stiffness (KOSHI), excellent color developing property and color depth when dyed. The fabrics have no luster difference or color difference such as dark fading and white appearance and, besides, produce no whitened seams, so that they are suitable for car-seat covers and like uses.
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