Fabric for protective garments
US7402538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/3984
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to heat and flame resistant single ply fabric for use as a single or outer layer of a protective garment for a wearer. The fabric comprises at least one warp system and at least two weft systems. The warp system comprises a blend of 60 to 90 wt-% poly-m-phenylenisophtalamid (meta-aramid) and 10 to 40 wt-% poly-p-phenylenterephtalamid (para-aramid). The first of the at least two weft systems comprises a blend of 85 to 95 wt-% meta-aramid and 5 to 15 wt-% para-aramid. The second of the at least two weft systems essentially comprises para-aramid.
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