Fiber blends for garments with high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties
AssigneeDrifire, LLC
InventorsRobert Hines, James Bailey, Leslie Gene Cone
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Abstract
Fiber blends useful for garments with a balance of high thermal, abrasion resistance, and moisture management properties are disclosed. The fiber blends comprise a hydrophobic fiber component, a hydrophilic fiber component, a structural fiber component, and an optional antistatic fiber. Yarns, fabrics, and garments comprising the fiber blends are also disclosed. Such garments are particularly useful for occupations requiring high thermal properties and abrasion resistance, such as fire fighters, utility workers, and military personnel, without compromising comfort of the wearers by maintaining breathability and moisture management properties of the fabric.
Claims38
A fiber blend, comprising:
- about 30-70%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of a hydrophobic fiber component comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of modacrylic, fluoropolymer, polybenzimidazole (PBI), and copolymers thereof, and combinations thereof;
- about 15-45%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of a hydrophilic fiber component comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of cellulose, cellulose derivatives, wool, and copolymers thereof, and combinations thereof;
- about 10-30%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of at least one structural fiber component comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of aramid fiber, melamine fiber, nylon fiber, structural carbon fiber, and combinations thereof;
- wherein said aramid fiber is present at a level of at least about 10%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend;
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- about 0.1-3% by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of at least one antistatic fiber.
A fiber blend, comprising:
- about 30-41%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of modacrylic and copolymers thereof;
- about 30-41%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of cotton;
- about 27-30%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of para-aramid fiber;
- and
- about 2%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of an antistatic carbon fiber.
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