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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2007
Filed:
Aug. 08, 2002
Paul A. Mckee, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Joseph B. Glenn, Belton, SC (US);
Mathias Richardson, Pendleton, SC (US);
Nathan B. Emery, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Roy P. Demott, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Paul A. McKee, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Joseph B. Glenn, Belton, SC (US);
Mathias Richardson, Pendleton, SC (US);
Nathan B. Emery, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Roy P. DeMott, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, SC (US);
Abstract
Fabrics having improved aesthetic characteristics in addition to good FR characteristics and strength are described, as well as a method for making the fabrics. The fabrics are made by subjecting a fabric containing inherently flame resistant fibers to a fluid treatment process such that a fabric with good comfort and aesthetic characteristics is formed. In one form of the invention, the fabric comprises plied yarns, and the fluid treatment process serves to separate the plies from each other. The fabrics have a soft hand, good protective characteristics, good strength and durability, as well as good wicking and soil release characteristics.