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US 2022/0010468 A1Published application
Rip resistant, non-pilling fine knit garments
AssigneeSheertex 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.
Claims21
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A knit comprising a mono or multifilament ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and a stretch fiber, wherein:
- a) the stretch fiber is selected from spandex, polypropylene and polyester fibers and has an elongation of greater than 30% and a denier from 5 to 100;
- b) the UHMWPE fiber comprises a dye and has a denier of 50 or less, and an elongation of less than or equal to 3.5%;
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- c) the knit is a 18 gauge or higher plated knit or a 18 gauge or higher served knit having a twists per meter between 100 and 4500
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.