Fabric Material That is Resistant to Molten Metals
AssigneeBurlington Industries, Inc.
InventorsBrent Smith, William J. DiIanni, Tom F. Aubrey, Eric Baker
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Abstract
Fabrics and garments are disclosed that have dual protection against molten metal splashes and electrical arc flashes. The fabrics can be made from spun yarns containing an intimate blend of fibers. The fibers contained in each yarn can include wool fibers, flame resistant cellulose fibers, and nylon fibers. In one aspect, relatively long wool fibers are incorporated into the yarns.
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A garment that is resistant to molten metals comprising;
- a fabric shaped to cover at least a portion of a wearer's body, the fabric comprising a woven fabric made from a plurality of yarns, the fabric comprising warp yarns and fill yarns, the warp yarns and fill yarns comprising a fiber blended yarn, the fiber blended yarn comprising a blend of fibers including:
- wool fibers in an amount from about 22% to about 43% by weight of the fabric;
- flame resistant cellulose fibers, the flame resistant cellulose fibers being present in the fabric in an amount from about 52% to about 82% by weight;
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- non-aromatic polyamide, the non-aromatic polyamide being present in an amount from about 6% to about 14% by weight.
A fabric material that is resistant to molten metals comprising a woven fabric made from a plurality of yarns, the fabric comprising warp yarns and fill yarns, the warp yarns and fill yarns comprising a fiber blended yarn, the fiber blended yarn comprising a blend of fibers including:
- wool fibers in an amount from about 22% to about 43% by weight of the fabric, the wool fibers comprising wool staple fibers having an average fiber length of greater than about 3 inches and less than about 5 inches;
- flame resistant cellulose fibers, the flame resistant cellulose fibers being present in the fabric in an amount from about 52% to about 82% by weight;
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- non-aromatic polyamide, the non-aromatic polyamide being present in an amount from about 6% to about 14% by weight.
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