Cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant protective fabric and lightweight shaped knit garment made therefrom having improved appearance and cut resistance

a protective fabric and lightweight technology, applied in the direction of protective garments, knitwear, overgarments, etc., can solve the problems of garments that cannot provide a satisfactory level of protection to the wearer of the garment, other known such garments suffer from numerous disadvantages, and can easily be damaged, so as to achieve a satisfactory level of cut
US20170340038A1Inactive Publication Date: 2017-11-30SUPREME CORQ
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUPREME CORQ
Publication Date
2017-11-30
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A cut, slash and / or abrasion resistant shaped knit garment having both high cut resistance and preferably light fabric weight, a cut resistance of at least 4, preferably at least 5 (as measured by ASTM-F1790-97) and preferably a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces / square yard (OPSY).
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a lightweight protective fabric that is cut, slash and / or abrasion resistant, and garments made therefrom.2. Discussion of the Background

[0002] In many industries and professions there is a need for protective wear that is cut and / or abrasion resistant, yet lightweight and comfortable for the wearer. From maintenance workers crawling through HVAC ventilation shafts to weekend warriors participating in various sporting events, many individuals need protection from cuts and scrapes as they go about their daily activities.

[0003] Typical examples of previous garments and modular systems are disclosed in U.S. Publication No. 2004 / 0199983 to Gillen; U.S. Pat. No. 6,892,392 to Crye; U.S. Pat. No. 6,698,024 to Graves; U.S. Pat. No. 6,263,509 to Bowen; U.S. Pat. No. 6,185,745 to Alger; U.S. Pat. No. 6,182,288 to Kibbee; U.S. Pat. No. 6,158,056 to Riley; U.S. Pat. No. 6,029,270 to Ost; U.S. Pat. No. 5,894...

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