Flame resistant composite fabrics
OwnerMoshe Rock, Shawn Flavin +5inventors
InventorsMoshe Rock, Shawn Flavin, David Costello, Jane Hunter, Michael Batson, Gadalia Vainer, Heidi Carlone
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Abstract
A flame resistant composite fabric includes a first flame resistant fabric layer, a second flame resistant fabric layer, and a barrier layer that bonds the first flame resistant fabric layer to the second flame resistant fabric layer. The barrier layer is capable of withstanding temperature of 500° F. for at least 5 minutes without substantial change in the integrity of the flame resistant composite fabric.
Claims100
A flame resistant composite fabric comprising:
- a first flame resistant fabric layer;
- a second flame resistant fabric layer;
- and
- a barrier layer bonding the first flame resistant fabric layer to the second flame resistant fabric layer,
- wherein the barrier layer is capable of withstanding temperature of 500° F. for at least 5 minutes without substantial change in the integrity of the flame resistant composite fabric.
A flame resistant composite fabric comprising:
- a first flame resistant fabric layer;
- a second flame resistant fabric layer;
- and
- a barrier layer bonding the first flame resistant fabric layer to the second flame resistant fabric layer, wherein the flame resistant composite fabric offers protection from electric arc flash hazards and/or from flash fire hazards in accordance with one or more of the following Nation Fire Protection Association standards:
- NFPA 70E (2009 ed.), NFPA 1975 (2009 ed.), NFPA 1977 (2005 ed.), NFPA 1951 (2007 ed.), and NFPA 2112 (2007 ed.).
A fiber blend comprising:
- 5 wt % to 25 wt % of p-aramid fiber;
- 10 wt % to 40 wt % of m-aramid fiber;
- 40 wt % to 80 wt % of modacrylic fiber;
- and
- 5 wt % to 15 wt % of natural fiber or regenerated fiber.
A yarn for use in apparel, the yarn comprising:
- 5 wt % to 25 wt % of p-aramid fiber;
- 10 wt % to 40 wt % of m-aramid fiber;
- 40 wt % to 80 wt % of modacrylic fiber;
- and
- 5 wt % to 15 wt % of natural fiber or regenerated fiber.
A fabric for use in apparel, the fabric comprising:
- a yarn comprising 5 wt % to 25 wt % of p-aramid fiber, 10 wt % to 40 wt % of m-aramid fiber, 40 wt % to 80 wt % of modacrylic fiber, and 5 wt % to 15 wt % of natural fiber or regenerated fiber.
A garment comprising:
- a fabric comprising 5 wt % to 25 wt % of p-aramid fiber, 10 wt % to 40 wt % of m-aramid fiber, 40 wt % to 80 wt % of modacrylic fiber, and 5 wt % to 15 wt % of natural fiber or regenerated fiber.
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