Multi-layer flame retardant fabric
AssigneeMmi-Ipco, LLC
InventorsMoshe Rock, Jane Hunter, David Costello, Gadalia Vainer
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Abstract
A composite velour fabric garment includes a laminate consisting of an outer woven shell layer, an inner thermal layer of knit construction, and an intermediate layer disposed between and laminated to each of the shell layer and the thermal layer. The outer woven shell layer contains spandex in at least a weft direction for stretch and recovery in a width direction. The knit construction of the inner thermal layer provides stretch in at least a width direction, in harmony with the shell layer, and the inner thermal layer has a raised surface facing inwardly, away from the shell layer. The intermediate layer has controlled air permeability, including zero air permeability.
Claims21
A composite fabric comprising:
- a first fabric layer, the first fabric layer having a knitted construction comprising an inner fabric layer having a first surface and an outer fabric layer having an opposite, second surface, the inner and outer fabric layers being distinct and separate, yet integrated with one another, the first surface comprising synthetic yarn fibers rendered hydrophilic and having a raised surface, and being configured to face a body surface of a wearer, and the opposite, second surface formed of a material selected from the group consisting of one or more moisture absorbent materials, synthetic fibers rendered hydrophilic, and the combination thereof,
- a second fabric layer, and
- a barrier layer bonding the second surface of the first fabric layer to the second fabric layer, the first fabric layer, the second fabric layer, and the barrier layer each being flame-retardant.
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