Durable nonwoven garment exhibiting recoverable extensibility
AssigneePolymer Group, Inc.
InventorsSergio Diaz De Leon, Lisa P. Barker
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a garment comprised of nonwoven fabric, and particularly, to nonwoven fabric garments that exhibit prolonged durability while maintaining acceptable fit and finish. Garments fabricated in accordance with the present invention are particularly suited for use in daily-wear applications, such as in shirts and blouses. The present nonwoven fabric has been particularly configured to exhibit elastic characteristics, that is, extensibility and recovery, in the cross-direction of the fabric.
Claims6
A garment comprising a nonwoven fabric, said nonwoven fabric exhibiting an extensibility of at least about 50% and a recovery of at least about 85%, said nonwoven fabric further exhibiting a wash durability of at least 25 cycles.
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