A coating (10) is adapted to be applied to a substrate (50) such as a fabric in order to enhance the thermal characteristics thereof. The coating includes a polymer binder (20) in which are dispersed integral and leak-resistant microcapsules (30) filled with phase change material (40) or plastic crystals that have specific thermal properties at predetermined temperatures.

Fabric with reversible enhanced thermal properties

Provided is a fire resistant corespun yarn. The yarn includes a core of high temperature resistant continuous inorganic filaments; a first sheath of staple fibers surrounding the core, wherein the staple fibers comprise fibers of at least one fire resistant material selected from the group consisting of meta-aramids, para-aramids, fluoropolymers and copolymers, chloropolymers and copolymers, polybenzimidazole, polyimides, polyamideimides, partially oxidized polyacrylonitriles, novoloids, poly (p-phenylene benzo bisoxazoles), poly (p-phenylene benzothiazoles), polyphenylene sulfides, flame retardant viscose rayons, polyvinyl chloride homopolymers and copolymers, polyetheretherketones, polyketones, polyetherimides, polylactides, and combinations thereof; and a second sheath of staple fibers surrounding the first corespun yarn. This 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.

Fire resistant corespun yarn and fabric comprising same

In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a stain resistant, water resistant and water repellant treated textile fabric that can be prepared by a) selecting an untreated textile fabric having a first side and a second side, b) topically treating the untreated fabric with an aqueous primary treatment composition comprising a fluorochemical textile treating agent, c) drying and curing the topically treated fabric to obtain a primarily treated fabric, d) securing at least one polymeric film to one side of the fabric, e) providing a polymeric coating on the polymeric film comprising an aqueous secondary treatment composition comprising a fluorochemical textile treating agent, f) applying flock onto the polymeric coating, and g) drying and curing the polymeric coating to obtain a secondary treated fabric.

Treated textile fabric

A tiltable chair including a base member (44), a seat (32), a back (34), and a linkage assembly (40) adapted to allow the seat and back to tilt downwardly and rearwardly and to allow pivotal movement of the seat about a pivot axis (52) in substantial alignment with the hip joints of a user. Other aspects of the invention are to provide a vertically adjustable column (42) for supporting the seat of the chair, a support assembly including a frame member (33) having a central opening therethrough and a receptacle formed around the perimeter thereof, a carrier member adapted to fit inside the receptacle, and a membrane of elastic material (210) covering the central opening, and a pair of armrests (36) adapted to be mounted to the chair to allow pivotal movement thereof.

Woven fabric membrane for a seating surface

A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered article is impinged with a gas flame according to California Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs The barrier material may include an intumescent material that is configured to swell and char in the presence of a flame so as to form a barrier to the flame and to heat generated by the flame

Heat and flame-resistant materials and upholstered articles incorporating same

A fire-resistant fabric (10) suitable for use as a flame barrier comprises a flame durable textile fabric substrate (11) formed of corespun yarns (15), the yarns (15) comprising a core of flame resistant filament and a sheath of staple fibers, and an intumescent coating (20) carried by one surface of the textile fabric substrate (11). In normal use, the fabric (10) is flexible and conformable and has good air porosity. When exposed to high temperature and/or a flame, however, the intumescent coating (20) reacts and swells to form a char which closes the pores or interstices of the fabric (10) to thus prevent flame or hot gases from penetrating therethrough.

Fire barrier fabric

A fabric suitable for use as a flame barrier fabric comprising a flame durable textile fabric substrate, a flexible silicone polymer layer which stays intact, maintains its integrity on exposure to a flame and is carried by the surface of the textile fabric substrate, and a reflective flame durable paint coating carried by the silicone polymer coating.

Flame durable fire barrier fabric

A washable fire-resistant fabric and a method for making a washable fire-resistant fabric comprises a lightweight pliant non-woven batt blended from two types of fire-resistant organic fibers which are non-irritating to human skin. A method for stitch bonding a pliant batt of intertwined fire-resistant fibers to form a fabric which is durable and resistant to unraveling is also provided. The fabric has fire-resistant properties wherein the fabric prevents the ignition of articles made therefrom when exposed to high heat or flame sources and further insulates a wearer of the clothing from high heat or flame sources to prevent serious burns.

Fire-resistant fabric

A fabric formed of yarns having a core formed of fire-resistant filaments and a sheath formed of staple fibers and a cured, crosslinked composition applied to one surface of the fabric is provided. The composition comprises a first crosslinkable resin having an affinity for the fire-resistant filament core and a second crosslinkable resin having an affinity for the staple fiber sheath and for the first crosslinkable resin. The fabric because of the composition is pucker and shrink resistant, and the tensile strength and flexibility of the yarns and the aesthetic appeal of the fabric are maintained when the fabric is washed repeatedly.

Pucker and shrink resistant flame retardant fabric formed of corespun yarns

A flame-resistant office building material (10) for use as office panel partitions, wall panels, wall coverings, ceiling panels, floor and the like is provided. The building material (10) comprises a rigid core support material (20), a decorative outer surface layer (30), and a fiber-based flame barrier layer (40) positioned between the support material (20) and the surface layer (30). The barrier layer (40) comprises a flame durable fabric substrate (43) formed of fire-resistant fibers and a flexible metal foil layer (45) carried by the substrate (43) and orientated toward said support material (20).

Thomas Warren Tolbert

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Fire barrier fabric

Flame durable fire barrier fabric

Fire-resistant fabric

Pucker and shrink resistant flame retardant fabric formed of corespun yarns

Flame barrier office building materials