Coverlet and Method of Producing a Coverlet

Abstract

A coverlet includes a first back layer having edges, a second middle layer having edges and a batting layer having edges and being disposed between and quilted to the first and second layers, A third face layer has edges, covers the second layer and is stitched to the first and second layers and to the batting layer. A binding, preferably between ½ and 1 inch in width, covers all of the edges. The first, second and third layers are all formed of the same fabric, especially a lyocell blend. The batting layer is preferably a lyocell blend and in particular a blend with polyester. A method of producing the coverlet is also provided.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 320,359, filed Apr. 2, 2010.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to a unique type of coverlet and method of producing a coverlet, which maintain the properties of a coverlet, but have the luxury appearance of a duvet.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]U.S. Pat. No. 7,150,055 discloses a multi-layered bedclothes material in which four layers, including a cotton sheeting, a poly or polycotton sheeting, a polyester or polyester acrylic fill and a cotton or polycotton cloth fabric, are shown in FIG. 7 and quilting is shown in FIG. 8 thereof.[0006]U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,925,581 and 5,806,154 respectively disclose a textile laminate and a method of making a textile laminate, in which a quilted fabric 37 shown in FIG. 6 is made up of several layers, including an outer layer of quilt, a face...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]In accordance with another feature of the invention, the first, second and third layers are all formed of a lyocell blend fabric. This permits the layers of the invention to not only have the advantages of lyocell, but to shrink equally when washed and dried, even under harsh industrial use conditions.

[0015]In accordance with an added feature of the invention, the batting layer is a lyocell blend, such as polyester and lyocell, and may weigh from 2 to 8 ounces per square yard. Lyocell provides particular advantages as a batting, especially as a blend with polyester, as will be explained below.

[0025]This double web is further lapped to create a batting which is conveyed through an oven with temperature and dwell-time precisely set to allow the inder fibers to melt into the other fibers and form a roll of cohesive fiber fill that balances structural integrity and softness.

Problems solved by technology

However, that leads to different shrinkages upon washing and drying, thus degrading long-term performance, especially when washed and dried for industrial uses.

They also do not provide a binding which is double-rolled or folded back on itself.

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