US 2004/0192134 A1 · Flame-resistant and high visibility fabric and apparel formed therefrom

Abstract

A fabric for use in safety apparel comprising yarns spun from a blend of staple fibers. At least 60 percent of the staple fibers are flame resistant fibers and up to 40 percent are non-flame resistant fibers. At least one dye type is applied to the fabric and is selected to dye both the flame resistant and non-flame resistant fibers in the blend. When dyed, the fabric meets both the American National Standards Institute standard ANSI/ISEA-107 minimum conspicuity requirements for occupational activities for high-visibility safety apparel and the American Society for Testing and Materials standard ASTM F-1506 for flame resistance.

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Dependent claims

A fabric for use in safety apparel, comprising:

(a) yarns spun from a blend of staple fibers, at least 60 percent of the staple fibers being flame resistant fibers and up to 40 percent non-flame resistant fibers;
(b) at least one dye type applied to said fabric that is selected to apply a high-visibility dye to both the flame resistant and non-flame resistant fibers in the blend;
and
(c) wherein, the fabric meets both the American National Standards Institute standard ANSI/ISEA-107 minimum conspicuity requirements for occupational activities for high-visibility safety apparel and the American Society for Testing and Materials standard ASTM F-1506 for flame resistance.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

10/701,714Filed 5 Nov 2003

Priority

9 May 2001

Published

30 Sep 2004

Term ends

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Classification31 codes

D02G 3/443
Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed: heat-resistant, fireproof or flame-retardant yarns or threads
B27N 9/00
Arrangements for fireproofing
D03D 15/283
Characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads: synthetic polymer-based, e.g. polyamide or polyester…
D03D 15/47
Characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads: multicomponent, e.g. blended yarns or threads

Flame-resistant and high visibility fabric and apparel formed therefrom

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Flame-resistant and high visibility fabric and apparel formed therefrom

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Abstract

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