Method for capturing stretched fabrics in carrier frames

A method for capturing a support material in a carrier frame comprising:

• moving a support material to a mold press;
• stretching the support material in a first dimension and a second opposing dimension while moving it toward the mold press;
• positioning the support material between first and second plates of the mold press when the mold press is open, the first and second plates forming a mold cavity for the carrier frame when the mold press is closed;
• shaping the support material in the mold press and imparting rigidity thereto;
• and
• capturing a portion of the shaped support material in the carrier frame by molding the carrier frame about the support material after shaping, wherein the remaining portion of the support material within the carrier frame is not captured.

A method for a stretchable material captured in a carrier frame, comprising:

• supplying a stretchable material to a mold press from a continuous stretchable material supply;
• stretching the stretchable material in a first dimension and a second opposing dimension while moving it toward the mold press;
• positioning the stretchable material between first and second plates of the mold press when the mold press is open, the first and second plates forming a closed loop mold cavity for the carrier frame when the mold press is closed;
• stretching a portion of the stretchable material within the closed loop mold cavity;
• and
• capturing the stretched stretchable material in the molded carrier frame by molding the carrier frame about the stretched stretchable material after stretching.