Antimicrobial cut-resistant composite yarn and garments knitted or woven therefrom
US7121077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2501/041
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn has a core including at least one cut-resistant strand, and a cover including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core. At least one strand in either the core or the cover is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. In addition, the yarn can include one or more channel fibers to facilitate movement of moisture within the composite yarn so that the moisture contacts the antimicrobial compound, thereby enhancing the efficacy of the antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.
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