Propylene polymer fibers and yarns
US6129879A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2922
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Process for treating a textile product comprising propylene polymer fibers comprises heating the textile product with the fibers in a substantially relaxed state at at least one temperature that is below the melting point of the propylene polymer but no more than about 20.degree. C. below such melting point. In one embodiment, the propylene polymer fibers subjected to such heating are characterized by a particular crystalline microstructure as determined by small angle X-ray diffraction. In another embodiment, the propylene polymer fibers subjected to such heating are melt spun, oriented fibers heated at at least one lower temperature.
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