Laterally-stretchable knit fabric
US8322168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2403/0311
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The subject invention relates to a warp-knit fabric and methods of constructing the fabric. The fabric includes a plurality of walewise stitch-loop chains and a weftwise elastomeric thread running in successive courses and held in place by the stitch-loop chains. The fabric may include border segments that have filling yarn disposed weftwise across the stitch-loop chains.
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