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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2002
Michael P. Sasser, Cowpens, SC (US);
Kenny Greene, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Howell B. Eleazer, Moore, SC (US);
John M. Blackman, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Michael P. Sasser, Cowpens, SC (US);
Kenny Greene, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Howell B. Eleazer, Moore, SC (US);
John M. Blackman, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a printed loop fabric with improved graphic visibility and clarity which may be used as the female portion of a mechanical closure system. The loop fabric is generally comprised of a knit fabric, and more specifically, of a warp knit, weft inserted fabric. One method of creating the printed loop fabric includes coating the backside of the loop fabric with a thermoplastic material and then printing the face side of the coated fabric. Alternatively, the printed loop fabric may be achieved by applying a thermoplastic material to the backside of the loop fabric and printing on the thermoplastic material. The printed loop fabric may also be produced by applying a thermoplastic material to the backside of a low loop fabric and laminating a pre-printed film to the thermoplastic material. The fabric can be made without sacrificing the fabric's hook to loop engagement strength.