Abstract:
A core/sheath conjugate fiber comprises a sheath component B of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and a core component A of a different thermoplastic polymer. In its cross section, the core component A has at least 10 projections or exists as an aligned group of at least 10 flattened cross-section core components, the distance (I) between the neighboring projections or between the neighboring flattened cross-section core components is at most 1.5 &mgr;m, the projections or the flattened cross-section core components are so positioned that their major axes are all at an angle of 90°±15° to the outer periphery of the fiber cross section, and the ratio (X) of the outer peripheral length (L2) of the core component A to the outer peripheral length (L1) of the conjugate fiber satisfies the following formula (1): X/C≧2 (1) wherein X indicates the ratio of the outer peripheral length of the core component A to the outer peripheral length of the conjugate fiber (L2/L1); and C indicates the conjugate ratio by mass of the core component A to the overall conjugate fiber defined as 1.
Abstract:
The elasticity of elastic, absorbent structures, e.g., diapers, is improved without a significant compromise of the absorbency of the structure by the use of bicomponent and/or biconstituent elastic fibers. The absorbent structures typically comprise a staple fiber, e.g., cellulose fibers, and a bicomponent and/or a biconstituent elastic. The bicomponent fiber typically has a core/sheath construction. The core comprises an elastic thermoplastic elastomer, preferably a TPU, and the sheath comprises a homogeneously branched polyolefin, preferably a homogeneously branched substantially linear ethylene polymer. In various embodiments of the invention, the elasticity is improved by preparation techniques that enhance the ratio of elastic fiber:cellulose fiber bonding versus cellulose fiber:cellulose fiber bonding. These techniques include wet and dry high intensity agitation of the elastic fibers prior to mixing with the cellulose fibers, deactivation of the hydrogen bonding between cellulose fibers, and grafting the elastic fiber with a polar group containing compound, e.g. maleic anhydride.
Abstract:
A polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) filament yarn capable of being produced by a high speed spinning method and having a high residual elongation and excellent draw-false twisting processability includes 0.5 to 4.0% by mass of filament elongation enhancing agent particles which are drawn-oriented in the filaments along the longitudinal direction thereof and have a thermal deformation temperature of 40° C. or more but less than 105° C., an average particle size D of 0.03 to 0.35 &mgr;m determined in the cross-sections of the filaments and a ratio L/D of the average particle length L in the filament longitudinal direction to the average cross-sectional particle size D of 2 to 20; and the filament yarn exhibits an increase in the residual elongation of 30% or more due to the presence of the filament elongation enhancing agent, a birefringence &Dgr;n of 0.02 to 0.07, a retaining elongation of 60 to 250% and a thermal stress peak value of 0.18 cN/dtex or less.
Abstract:
A temperature-sensitive color-changeable composite fiber comprising a phase-(A) thermochromic resin phase formed of a polyolefin resin in which a thermochromic material and an adhesive resin having a molecular weight of 200 to 10,000 or a copolymer resin of an olefin with a unit monomer capable of forming a polymer having a solubility parameter (SP value) of 9.0 or more have been dispersed or dissolved, and a phase-(B) resin phase selected from nylon 12, a copolymer nylon, polyhexamethylene terephthalate and a saturated aliphatic polyester; the phase-(A) and the phase-(B) being joined to each other. This fiber can satisfy the glossiness and touch of fibers, and color changes caused by temperature changes can clearly be sighted thereon. It also can enhance commercial value of various fiber materials and that of wigs for doles and so form, making use of such a fiber.
Abstract:
A positive variable resistive yarn having a core, a sheath, and an insulator. The sheath includes distinct electrical conductors intermixed within a thermal expansive low conductive matrix. As the temperature of the yarn increases, the resistance of the sheath increases.
Abstract:
A synthetic polymer yarn comprising a bicomponent yarn and a second yarn combined to form a single yarn is disclosed. The bicomponent yarn is made up from a first component and a second component each comprised of a fiber-forming polymer and each having different shrinkages from the other to effectuate a bulking effect. This differential shrinkage may be obtained, for example, by using different polymers or similar polymers having different relative viscosities. The synthetic polymer yarn of the present invention has advantageously exhibited an improved visual effect, including a stratified effect, which improves the visual composition of products produced using the yarn. Moreover, the fabrics produced from the yarn have improved hand and stretch and recovery.
Abstract:
A continuous fiber nonwoven comprising composite continuous fibers having the spiral crimps obtained by compositely spinning two thermoplastic resins having the difference in the melting points of 15° C. or more is provided, and it is characterized in that the contact points of the fibers are adhered one another by fusing of the thermoplastic resin having a low melting point and located on the outside of the spiral crimps.
Abstract:
The invention is aimed to provide a core-sheath type composite filament, in which a functional component is hardly lost due to volatilization during the melt forming; bleeding of the internally added functional component is effectively inhibited; the internally added functional component does not adversely affect spinning properties, stretching properties, strength and dimensional stability; the use of the functional component can be greatly reduced, leading to a reduction of production cost; superior functionalities of deodorizing properties and antimicrobial properties can be exhibited to a maximum extent; even when contacting with water, the functionalities can be kept over a long time; and the composite filament is highly safe to a human body. The invention is also aimed to provide a process for the production of the core-sheath type composite filament as well as a heat fused article obtained from the composite filament. The core-sheath type composite filament of the invention is composed of a core component X and a sheath component Y, wherein the core component X is formed from a first polyolefin resin (H), and the sheath component Y is formed from a second polyolefin resin (L) compounded with at least one functional component (A) selected from the group consisting of a catechin, a saponin, a tea-leaf powder, a tea-leaf extract, and tannin (tannic acid), and a ceramics component (C).
Abstract:
Composite crimped yarn comprising 50-90 wt. % of cellulose filaments and synthetic fiber filaments and having a crimp elongation percentage of 0.1-4.0%; and a weft knitted fabric comprising the composite crimped yarns. A weft knitted fabric comprising the composite crimped yarns does not substantially have weft bar has a high-quality appearance, a glossiness and hand touchness of the cellulose filaments, and excellent shrinkage proofing properties and setting properties, so that this weft knitted fabric can be applied to clothing goods, such as inner wear, sports wear and outer wear which are required to have excellent, a wet strength, dimensional stability and a high quality of knitted fabric.
Abstract:
Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of a high temperature resistant continuous filament comprising fiberglass and a low temperature synthetic continuous filament selected from nylon, polyester, polyethylene and polyolefin, the core being two-plied. A first sheath of blended staple fibers surrounds the core. The fibers include modacrylic fibers and melamine fibers. A second sheath of staple fibers surrounds the first corespun yarn. This double corespun yarn may be woven and knit in fine, non-plied or plied form and extends the range of fineness of fabrics below heretofore achievable limits. Also provided is a fire resistant fabric which includes a fire resistant fabric substrate formed from the fire resistant corespun yarn, as well as a product upholstered with the fire resistant fabric.