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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 19, 2005
Richard M. Gibson, Weaverville, NC (US);
Willis D. Campbell, Jr., Summerfield, NC (US);
Albert E. Johnson, Burlington, NC (US);
Kenneth P. Wallace, Burlington, NC (US);
William F. Gerrow, Greensboro, NC (US);
Richard M. Gibson, Weaverville, NC (US);
Willis D. Campbell, Jr., Summerfield, NC (US);
Albert E. Johnson, Burlington, NC (US);
Kenneth P. Wallace, Burlington, NC (US);
William F. Gerrow, Greensboro, NC (US);
Other;
Abstract
A fabric is provided for use in safety apparel, including a first yarn type comprising at least about 60 percent modacylic fibers and a second yarn type comprising an intimate blend of anti-static fibers and other fibers selected from the group of fibers consisting of polyester, nylon, rayon, modacrylic, cotton, wool, and combinations thereof. The fabric meets the American Society for Testing and Materials standard ASTM F-1506 for flame resistance, Federal Test Method Standard 191A, Method 5931 for electrostatic decay, and the Electrostatic Discharge Association Advisory ADV11.2-1995 voltage potential.