Abstract

A textile fleece fabric having a resistance to thermal energy from exposure to momentary electric arcs or flame so as to be suitable for use in safety apparel is made of three integrated layers including inner and outer layers on opposite sides of an intervening middle layer. The inner and outer layers are comprised predominately of textile fibers which have inherent or additive flame resistant properties, and the middle layer is comprised substantially entirely of textile fibers without inherent or additive flame resistant properties. The textile fibers of one of the inner or outer layers have a raised nap forming a fleece surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• D04B 7/28 - Flat-bed knitting machines with independently-movable needles for producing patterned fabrics with stitch patterns
• D04B 1/02 - Pile fabrics or articles having similar surface features
• D04B 1/04 - Pile fabrics or articles having similar surface features characterised by thread material

Abstract

A knitted textile fabric for use in safety apparel, comprising a first yarn containing modacrylic fibers and a second yarn containing apparel, preferably cellulosic, fibers. The first and second yarns are interknitted with one another, e.g., in plated or bi-ply, relationship with the modacrylic yarn disposed predominantly at an outer face of the fabric for imparting flame resistant properties and an affinity for high visibility dyes and with the cellulosic yarn disposed predominantly at the opposite face of the fabric for imparting a hand suitable for comfortable body contact with a user's skin.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
• D04B 1/04 - Pile fabrics or articles having similar surface features characterised by thread material
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
• D04B 9/34 - Circular weft knitting machines with independently-movable needles for producing patterned fabrics with colour patterns by plating
• D04B 7/04 - Flat-bed knitting machines with independently-movable needles with two sets of needles

Abstract

A knitted textile fabric for use in safety apparel, comprising a first yarn containing modacrylic fibers and a second yarn containing cellulosic fibers. The first and second yarns are intimately interknitted with one another in plated relationship with the modacrylic yarn disposed predominantly at an outer face of the fabric for imparting flame resistant properties and an affinity for high visibility dyes and with the cellulosic yarn disposed predominantly at the opposite face of the fabric for imparting a hand suitable for comfortable body contact with a user's skin.

IPC Classes  ?

• D04B 9/34 - Circular weft knitting machines with independently-movable needles for producing patterned fabrics with colour patterns by plating
• D04B 25/02 - Tubular machines
• D04B 1/00 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes
• D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
• D04B 1/16 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials synthetic threads
• D04B 21/20 - Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting articles of particular configuration
• A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
• D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel