Tent material product and method of making tent material product
AssigneeDimension Polyant Sailcloth, Inc.
InventorsJames M. McGhee, Tetsuya O'Hara
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Abstract
Tent material is provided having a resin coating. High UV resistance may be provided using resin coating with titanium dioxide. Colored tent material is provided using a resin coating with a coloring ingredient. Colored tent material having high UV resistance is provided using a resin coating with titanium and a coloring ingredient. Method is provided including laminating coating and fabric. Tent material retains its tensile and tear strength over prolonged exposure to outdoor conditions and after repeated laundering. Tent material is provided having brilliant colors and that can utilize colorless, white or multi-colored fabrics. Tent material provided retains its color and does not peel or flake over prolonged exposure to outdoor conditions.
Claims13
A tent material having high UV-resistance, minimum reduction in tear strength over time exposure to outdoor conditions and repeated laundering, that can be repaired by taping seams and tears, and that passes U.S. flame retardancy requirements, comprising a fabric comprised of strands of a material selected from the group consisting of polyester and nylon, a polyester coating including titanium dioxide and an adhesive layer bonding said coating to said fabric.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.