Polyurethaneurea compositions and spandex fiber, fabric and other articles of manufacture thereof with a high low-temperature heat set efficiency and effective methods for their production using mixtures of diamine chain extenders are provided.
D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes
D01F 6/58 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products
D01F 6/78 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from copolycondensation products
D01F 6/88 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds
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REPROCESSIBLE SPANDEX AND FIBERS AND ARTICLES THEREOF
A stable segmented polyurethane polymer is provided for making spandex fiber that is useful in apparel and hygiene applications and which can affordably and efficiently be reprocessed into spandex fiber with similar properties when recovered via recycling from apparel and hygiene applications in which it is used.
D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes
D03D 15/56 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads elastic
Methods for hosiery production and knit hosiery garments produced by these methods are provided which exhibit reduced sheerness difference between the foot portion and leg portion of the garment and assist with correct positioning of the garment during donning, thus improving fit and appearance of the knit hosiery garments.
D04B 1/26 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
Co-polyester glycols and polyurethanes and poly(urethane ureas) derived from mixtures containing 2-methyl-l,4-butanediol, articles of manufacture thereof and methods for their production and use are provided.
C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain
C08G 63/16 - Dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes
Air texturized yam with a core fiber and polyamide or polyester fiber, fabrics and garments of the air texturized yarn, and methods for production of the air texturized yarn and fabrics and garments thereof are provided.
Spandex containing an ionic liquid which exhibits antistatic properties and enhanced colorability and dyeability with acid dyes is provided as well as methods for its production and use in articles of manufacture.
D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes
D04B 1/18 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials elastic threads
D06M 23/10 - Processes in which the treating agent is dissolved or dispersed in organic solvents; Processes for the recovery of organic solvents thereof
Elasticized nonwoven laminates including high recovery power polyurethane elastic fiber, articles of manufacture with these elasticized nonwoven laminates and methods for production of the elasticized laminates and articles of manufacture are provided.
A61F 13/49 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape specially adapted to be worn around the waist, e.g. diapers, nappies
A61L 15/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds; Derivatives thereof
D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes
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ELASTIC FIBER, COMPOSITE YARNS AND FABRICS WITH ANTI-SLIPPAGE PERFORMANCE
Elastic fiber with improved seam slippage resistance performance is provided. Also provided are elastic composite yarn, fabrics and articles of manufacture comprising the elastic fiber and methods for production of methods for making spandex fiber, composite yarn, fabric and articles of manufacture with improved elastane slippage resistance.
D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes
D01F 6/94 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of other polycondensation products
D03D 15/56 - Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads elastic
Fabrics and garments, and methods for producing these fabrics and garments having a thin polymer layer which reduces degree of nipple protrusion are provided.
D06N 3/12 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof with macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
D06N 3/14 - Artificial leather, oilcloth, or like material obtained by covering fibrous webs with macromolecular material, e.g. resins, rubber or derivatives thereof with macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds with polyurethanes
A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
D06M 15/643 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing silicon in the main chain
D06M 23/16 - Processes for the non-uniform application of treating agents, e.g. one-sided treatment; Differential treatment
Knitted socks or other garments or portions thereof and methods for producing knitted socks or other garments or portions thereof which stay in place when worn with less or no spandex or rubber fiber in the sock or other garment or portion thereof are provided.
An elastic tape or film of a aqueous polyurethane dispersion with solid low melt powder which can be applied to a fabric via transfer printing as well as methods for production of the elastic tape or film, articles of manufacture comprising the elastic tape or film and methods for production of the elastic tape or film are provided.
D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes
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STEAM JET BULKING OF MULTICOMPONENT YARNS FOR IMPROVED POST TEXTILE PROCESSING
Processes for steam jet bulking of multicomponent yarns, yarns produced via these processes, packages of wound multicomponent yarns produced via these processes, and stretch fabrics and articles of manufacture of these yarns and stretch fabrics are provided.
D02G 1/16 - Producing crimped or curled fibres, filaments, yarns or threads, giving them latent characteristics using jets or streams of turbulent gases, e.g. air, steam
D02J 1/08 - Interlacing constituent filaments without breakage thereof, e.g. by use of turbulent air streams
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KNIT STRUCTURES WITH REDUCED CURL AND ROLL OVER AND A METHOD OF MAKING SAME
Knit structures and processes for constructing knit structures which can be used as a replacement for double layer bands in articles of clothing such as, but not limited to, pantyhose, stockings, stay ups and socks are provided.
Compositions containing spandex and quaternary amine additives for use in filaments, fiber and articles of manufacture having improved wash fastness when dyed with acid dyes are provided. Methods for production of these compositions are also provided.
D01F 6/70 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from homopolycondensation products from polyurethanes
D01F 6/94 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymers; Manufacture thereof from mixtures of polycondensation products as major constituent with other polymers or low-molecular-weight compounds of other polycondensation products
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