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Fire-resistant fabric

a fabric and fabric technology, applied in the field of fire-resistant fabrics, can solve the problems of the fire-resistant fabrics used in the outer layer of fire-fighting clothing are not soft, pliable, friendly to human skin, etc., and achieve the effect of resisting unraveling

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-22
WAUBRIDGE SPECIALTY FABRICS
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[0007] Yet another aspect of the present invention is a method of stitch bonding a batt of intertwined non-woven fire-resistant fibers using both chain stitches and tricot stitches to form a fire-resistant fabric which is washable, durable, and resistant to unraveling.

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Firefighting apparel exhibiting excellent fire-resistancy is expensive.
However, the fire-resistant fabrics used in the outer layer of firefighting clothing typically are not soft, pliable, or friendly to human skin.
However, clothing so labeled and the fabrics from which the clothing is made are not fire-resistant.
These fibers and fabrics made therefrom are typically flammable in nature.
However, the chemical compounds used in such treatments generally do not alter the flammability of the fibers or fabrics, but rather operate to delay or lengthen the time between the exposure of the fabric to high heat and the point at which the fabric will ignite.

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[0014] For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,”“lower,”“right,”“left,”“rear,”“front,”“vertical,”“horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 2. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary.

[0015] It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings and described in the following specification are exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.

[0016] According to one embodiment, a soft, fire-resistant fabric is comprised of two types of organic fire-resistant fibers. While there are numerous organic fibers which are also fire-resistant or n...

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Abstract

A washable fire-resistant fabric and a method for making a washable fire-resistant fabric comprises a lightweight pliant non-woven batt blended from two types of fire-resistant organic fibers which are non-irritating to human skin. A method for stitch bonding a pliant batt of intertwined fire-resistant fibers to form a fabric which is durable and resistant to unraveling is also provided. The fabric has fire-resistant properties wherein the fabric prevents the ignition of articles made therefrom when exposed to high heat or flame sources and further insulates a wearer of the clothing from high heat or flame sources to prevent serious burns.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 719,346, filed Sep. 22, 2005, entitled FIRE-RESISTANT FABRIC, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. This application is related to the following co-assigned, co-invented U.S. Pat. application Ser. No. ______, entitled METHOD OF PRODUCING A FIRE RESISTANT FABRIC WITH STITCHBONDING, filed on even date herewith.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to fire-resistant fabrics which may be used, for example, in the making of clothing. For example, heat and flame resistant fibers are used to produce fire-resistant clothing for firefighters. Firefighting clothing, such as fire turnout gear utilized by fire departments, generally comprise overgarments which are manufactured and specifically designed to protect a firefighter while fighting a fire. Firefighting apparel exhibiting excellent fire-resistancy is expens...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D04H13/00
CPCD04H1/52D04H1/42D04B21/165D04H1/425D04H1/4258D04H1/4266D04H1/43D04H1/4342D10B2501/04D04H1/43835Y10T442/60
Inventor BRIDGEMAN, WILLIAM M.SIFFERT, JEFFREY W.GREEN, LEON
Owner WAUBRIDGE SPECIALTY FABRICS
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