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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2012
Pbi Performance Products, Inc., Charlotte, NC (US);
Brian P. Shiels, Charlotte, NC (US);
Kimberly M. Henry, Charlotte, NC (US);
PBI Performance Products, Inc., Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
A nonwoven for use in a thermal liner for protective apparel includes 1-45 wt % of a first inherently heat resistant fiber excluding an aramid, and a balance of a second heat resistant fiber. The nonwoven excludes wool and has a thickness less than 3 mm and a basis weight of less than 2.9 osy (100 gsm). In another embodiment, the insulating layer for protective apparel includes a nonwoven including an inherently flame resistant fiber and fibers being inherently resistant to moisture absorption. The inherently flame resistant fiber is different from said inherently resistant to moisture absorption fiber. The nonwoven has an equivalent or better thermal protective performance (TPP) and a lower basis weight than an industry standard nonwoven consisting of a nonwoven of para-aramids or meta-aramids or a blend of both.