Rip resistant, non-pilling fine knit garments
AssigneeSheerly Genius Inc.
InventorsKatherine HAGUE, Sheena REPATH
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Abstract
The present invention relates to knits that can be used to make rip-resistant sheer hosiery or similar garments, using a specific combination of UHMWPE fiber and stretch fiber, such as spandex. The knit has rip-resistant and anti-microbial properties. Details are provided to avoid problems with pilling and the appearance of bald spots during use. A variation of the knit is useful for activewear.
Claims20
A knit consisting of at least one UHMWPE fiber and at least one stretch fiber, where the at least one UHMWPE fiber is colored using a non-additive method, and the at least one UHMWPE fiber and the at least one stretch fiber are either plated or served.
A knit comprising at least one UHMWPE fiber and at least one stretch fiber, where the at least one UHMWPE fiber is twisted, the at least one UHMWPE fiber is colored using a non-additive method, and the at least one UHMWPE fiber and the at least one stretch fiber are either plated or served.
A knit consisting of at least one UHMWPE fiber and at least one stretch fiber, where the at least one UHMWPE fiber is twisted with a TPI from 12 to 20, the at least one UHMWPE fiber is colored using a non-additive method, the at least one UHMWPE fiber and the at least one stretch fiber are served at around 1500 twists per meter, the at least one UHMWPE has a denier between 20 and 30, and the at least one stretch fiber is clear, and the resulting knit has a denier below 30.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.