Stretchable nonwoven fabric, method of manufacturing, and products made thereof
OwnerJayesh N. Doshi, Mehul M. Vora +1inventors
InventorsJayesh N. Doshi, Mehul M. Vora, Gary Ooten
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to textile fabrics, and more particularly, to a stretchable, nonwoven nanofiber fabric which is impermeable to water but allows vapor transport, capable of conforming to body parts, and is particularly useful in high performance apparels and personal care products. The fabric is combined with different substrates to form a laminate. The fabric and its laminate can retain their dimensional integrity on repeated stretching, have relatively high air permeability while maintaining liquid repellency, and have high stretching recovery. Methods of preparing and applying the nanofiber fabric and its laminate are also provided.
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A stretchable, nonwoven fabric for use in high performance apparel comprised of nanofibers with sub-micrometer cross-sectional dimension, and capable of being formed into various nonwoven, woven, and knitted fabrics.
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