Self-crimping fibers and methods for their preparation
AssigneeOptimer, Inc.
InventorsRobert Trigg Jessee, Donald Rittler Strachan
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Abstract
Novel self-crimping fibers and methods for their preparation. Embodiments are provided in which fibers are melt-spun from a non-elastomeric polyamide and a thermoplastic elastomer selected from the group consisting of a polyether block polyamide copolymer and a polycaprolactone polyester. The fibers may be knit or woven into textile articles including, inter alia, hosiery, pantyhose and stockings.
Claims8
A fiber which comprises a non-elastomeric polyarnide and a thermoplastic elastomer selected from the group consisting of a polyether block polyarnide copolymer and a polycaprolactone polyester, wherein the fiber is self-crimping.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.