Composite Thread and Obtained Textile

Abstract

The invention relates to a composite thread (18), comprising a core (16) and a shell (17). The core (16) is produced from at least one thread of one or more metallic materials with biocidal properties. The shell (17) is made from one or more textile fibres directly covering all or part of the core (16).

Description

[0001]The invention relates to a composite yarn. The invention also relates to a textile obtained with the composite yarn, used alone or in combination with other textile materials. The invention also relates to an article of clothing or of packaging made from this composite yarn.[0002]In general, one function of a textile is as a protective covering for packaging, covering and protecting living or inert materials against the main factors harmful to their safety. Textiles provide protection against biological attack, such as by bacteria, fungi, yeasts, viruses, allergens or algae, against chemical attack, such as by gases, fumes or dust, against physical attack, such as by irradiation, hot or cold air or moisture and against mechanical attack, such as by friction, impacts, bites and cuts. A yarn is a basic constituent of a textile and has characteristics of flexibility, of fineness and of a long length relative to its diameter.[0003]The therapeutic properties of certain metals have ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a new type of yarn that prevents the growth of bacteria, fungus, and other living organisms. The yarn has a core made of one or more metallic materials with biocidal properties, which is covered by a sheath made of textile fibers. This yarn can be used in a variety of applications, such as in the field of human and animal hygiene, food safety, and the medical environment. The yarn is long-lasting, does not require any special precautions, and can be finished without any dyeing or printing. The metallic core prevents the growth of bacteria and other living organisms, while the textile fibers provide the yarn with its usual properties. The yarn can also be plated with other metallic materials to enhance its biocidal properties. The geometrical structure of the core can be adjusted to affect the solubility and oligodynamic effect of the metallic materials. The invention provides a new solution for creating yarn that prevents the growth of bacteria and other living organisms.

Problems solved by technology

A second problem is that of keeping the “textile” handle for a yarn with bacteriostatic properties.

A third problem consists in making the bacteriostatic properties of a yarn long-lasting, without alterations over time and independently of the conditions under which the textile is used.

A fourth problem is that of preventing the formation of unpleasant odors, and of allergies, by developing a new type of yarn for a textile.

A fifth problem consists in producing a yarn that can be finished without any specific precautions, dyeing, printing, and the like.

A sixth problem is that of preventing the formation of static electricity in a textile through the addition of a specific yarn.

Finally, a last problem is that of producing a textile article or an article of clothing, comprising at least one yarn with biocidal properties.

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