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US 7,678,718 B2Granted
Base layer apparel
AssigneeLongworth Industries, Inc.
InventorsWilliam W. Harris, Tony G. Connor
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Abstract
A base layer apparel is provided that is formed from a single or double-knit fabric. The fabric is formed of ring spun fire resistant yarns that are an intimate blend of at least 60 percent modacrylic fibers and up to 40 percent fire-resistant viscose fibers. Anti-microbial and wicking treatments may be applied to the knit fabric.
Claims9
A garment, comprising:
- (a) an article of base layer apparel for wear adjacent the skin and selected from the group consisting of long underwear, short underwear, and undershirts, and formed of a knit fabric, comprising:
- (i) ring spun flame-resistant yarns comprising an intimate blend of between 74 percent and 80 percent modacrylic fibers and between 20 percent and 26 percent flame-resistant viscose fibers, wherein the modacrylic constituent has at least 50 percent acrylonitrile units, and further wherein the yarn size is between 30/1 cc and 36/1 cc, and the modacrylic fibers have a denier of about 1.5;
- (ii) wherein the yarns are formed into a double knit construction having a first skin-contact layer and a second layer, the first skin-contact layer having first open spaces and a second outer layer having second open spaces larger than the first open spaces;
- (b) wherein the article of base layer apparel is flame resistant, moisture absorbent, and has a soft hand suitable for wear in direct contact with a wearer's skin for extended periods in high temperature and high humidity environments.
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An undergarment, comprising:
- (a) an article of base layer apparel for wear adjacent the skin and selected from the group consisting of long underwear, short underwear, and undershirts, and formed of a jersey knit fabric, comprising:
- (i) ring spun flame-resistant yarns comprising an intimate blend of at between 74 percent and 80 percent modacrylic fibers and between 20 percent and 26 percent flame-resistant viscose fibers, wherein the modacrylic constituent has at least 50 percent acrylonitrile units, and further wherein the yarn size is between 30/1 cc and 36/1 cc, and the modacrylic fibers have a denier of about 1.5;
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- (b) wherein the article of base layer apparel is flame resistant, moisture absorbent, and has a soft hand suitable for wear in direct contact with a wearer's skin for extended periods in high temperature and high humidity environments.
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A T-shirt, comprising:
- (a) a knit fabric forming a tubular body portion open at the bottom and having a pair of arm openings and a neck opening, the knit fabric comprising:
- (i) ring spun fire-resistant yarns comprising an intimate blend of at between 74 percent and 80 percent modacrylic fibers and between 20 percent and 26 percent fire-resistant viscose fibers, wherein the modacrylic constituent has at least 50 percent acrylonitrile units, and further wherein the yarn size is between 30/1 cc and 36/1 cc, and the modacrylic fibers have a denier of about 1.5;
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- (b) wherein the T-shirt is flame resistant, moisture absorbent, and has a soft hand suitable for wear in direct contact with a wearer's skin for extended periods in high temperature and high humidity environments.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.