CA2433710A1 - Printed placemat, potholder, and oven mitt and methods for making same - Google Patents
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Abstract
Printed placemats, potholders, and oven mitts, and process for producing same using a high definition color sublimation printing technique. The sublimation printing technique applies a high quality image onto a print receiving layer that is incorporated into a printed placemat, potholder, or oven mitt. The print receiving layer can be adhesively bonded to the printed placemat, potholder, or oven mitt.
Description
t PRI3~1TED p'LACIjMAT, P07:HOLDER, AND
fJ'VEN MITT" A~ METHODS F~R IVIAK)1~1E~ SAME
[0001] '1"lis application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.
601392,702, filed 3une 27, 2002.
FIELD OF THE I~VIENTIOI~
[OOOZl The presenx invention relates generally to a printed textile and method for making same, and more particularly to a printed placemat, potholder, or oven mitt and process where the printed image is obtained by heat transfer suhlimation printing techniques.
BACKGIt~UND OF THE IIwErT"1.'ION
(0003) High quality decorative hitcher tea~-~iles such as placemats, potholders oven mitts, tablecloths, and napkins are always in demand and highly sou~bt after Ear home and comunercial applications. The reproduction of sharp and durable images with extraordinary image resolution and retention on such textile products remains a canstant prohlem and unmet need in the textile producing industry.
(00U4] The current methods used to groduce printed placernats is silk screening. Silk screening produces a relatively poor image vsrith low color and imaJe retention after fznal assembly using pre-printed fabrics. .Further, the image produced by sills screening is not durable and fades when washed. Accordingly, it is highly desirable to have a printed placemat, potholder, or oven xtaitt with duralale anal sharp image that is efficient and economical to produce.
Until the present invention, it was toot lalown to use a snblirnation tr;3nsfer process for placemats, potholder, or oven mitts. The placemat, potholder, or oven mitt of the pzesent invention have sharp images that can withstand repeated ~rashings without fading.
SEMMA.RY OF THE INVENTION' j0005] The present invention is a printed placemat, potholdec' and oven mitt, and process far producing same using a high definition color sublimation printing technique. The sublimation printing technique applies a high quality image onto a print r~ei~ng Iayer tbat_ is incorporated into a printed placemat, potholder, or oven anitt. The use of sublimation printing allows for better color absorptimn while not limiting the amount of colors that cart be used as in traditional screen. printing. The print receiving layer can be adhesi~rely bonded to the printed placemat, potholder, or oven mitt or attached with stitching.
BRIEF DESCRIFTI~Pd OF T~3.E DRA'~Il~GS
[0006] For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shovrn in the drawings a form which is presently preferred; it bei~ag understood, however, that ehis invention is not limited to the precise arraagemettts and instrumentalities shown..
(0007] Figure 1 is a perspective vievr with cut-away that illustrates a placemat according to one embodiment of the invention;
(0008] Figure 2 is a perspective ~.ew with cut-away that illustrates a potholder according to one exnbodiroent of the invention;
j0009] Figure 3 is a perspective driest that illustrates a pocket potholder according to one embodiment of the invention;
~OOlOj Figure 4 illustrates a full print oven rrzirt according to one embodiment of the inventiorL; and [0011] Figure 5 is a perspective vie~ar that illustrates a cuff print oven sniff according to one embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRII'TI~h1" OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMB~Df'VlE'.NTS
j0012] The present inventions provide printed placernats, potholdees, and oven mitts constructed in a manner that allows them to be printed. using a high definition color sublimation printing technique. The printed placemats, potholders, and oven rtiitts have a print receiving Layer attached to the article by mechanical or chemical means, such as but not limited too stitching andlox an adhesive layer.
(0013] A blank print receiving layer is treaty ~rith heat and pressure sufficient to fix (also referred to as preshrink) the znatetial. Although it is preferred that the material he preshrunk prior to, or at the time of, final fabrication, it is understood that it can also be preshrunk before, during or aver final fabrication. To achieve high resolution from the image transfer process and to achieve uniformity in shape of the final product, heat and pressure are applied to the print receiving layer prior to or at the time of the image transfer process.
Printing on the print receiving layer is applied using a sublimation pnntmg process employing image transfer from a dye sheet by means of heat and pressure.
[0014] FIG. 1 shoevs an exemplary printed placemat 10 witb. a cut array to illustrate the placemat's construction. ~s shown in PIG.I, the placetnat 10 is composed of two pieces of fabric. the fast fabric is the print receiving piece or layer 16. The print recei~ring layer 16 is preferably composed of a single-ply non-absorbent material selected firom the group consisting of polyester, nylon, and acrylic, or some combination thereof. Ire. certain embodiments, the print receiving layer 16 is composed of 100% polyester. It is understood, however, that fabrics containing less than 100% polyester may also be used.
~3_ [0015] The second piece of fabric is the body or backing layer 12 of the placemat t 0 and is preferably composed of a polyester and cotton 6ler~d. In certain preferred embodiments, a ~0°lo polyesterl50% cotton blend is used to form the backing layer 12.
It is understood, however, that fabrics containing some other blend of natural and synthetic fibers can also be used. Further, the tnateTial used for the backing layer 12 can comprise 100% natural or synthetic fibers.
[0016j The print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 can be treated with a combination of resins to form an adhesive layer 14 that is used to assemble and secure the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 to each other. An adhesiv a layer 14 that covers the majority of the top face of the backing layer I2 and the lower bottom face of the print receiving layer I6 can be used to improve the stiflhess and shape retention of the printed placemat 10. As such, the punted placement 10 will Iie flat and not wrinkle.
[0417] In certain embodiments, two types of resins are used in. combination, one is a low temperature resin to secure the rvvo fabrics into a working assembly, and the second is a high temperature resin to pertnanenrly secure the fabrics when the image is transfezred to the print receiving layer 16. "The composition of resins is between 10 to 40% low temperature resin and 60 to 90°lo high temperature resin. °fhe ratio of low temperature resin to hi~a temperature resin can be varied depending on the amount of retention desired in the initial heating stage.
[0018] In certain embodiments, the low temperature resan is a copolyestex adhesive made by El~Ig.CHEMIE rnc. known as Griltex~ 9 and the higher temperatuwre resin is a copolyester adhesive made by EMS-CHE1~IE Tne. lrnown as Griltex~ D 1377E. The resins can be applied by meazts of a roil glue coating machine, such as that jade by 2M in CZuebec Canada. Other application machines, latown to those skilled in. the art, caa also be used to apply the resins.
Alternatively, the resins can be applied to the fabrics in porr~der form by dusting or by spray or soalang ixt liquid form.
j00I9j After the resins are applied, the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 are cut to size and placers adjacent to one another. Tin certain embodizx~ettts, a stitching 18 is used to help maintain proper a3ignment and bonding between the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 1?.. An initial amount of heat and pressure is applied to the placemat 10 to form a bond between the print receiving layer 16 and backdng layeu 12. A transfer dye containing a desired image is placed onto the print receiving layer I6 and the image is tzansferred to the placemat using sublimation printinr~ techniques. A final amaur~t of heat and pressura is applied to the placemat i0 to transfer the image of a transfer dye onto the print receiving layer 16. Tn addition to transferring the image to the print receiving layer 16, the application of heat and pressure makes the adhesion between the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 mare permanent.
[0020]~ In one embodiment, the print receiving layer 16 and backing Layer i2 are placed through a roll glue coating machine vrhere the resins are appli~l to the fabrics. the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 1Z are placed together and passed through an initial heat and pressure process of 37S-X25 degrees F, for i0-20 seconds, at 6()-84 PSI.
t~ transfer dye containing a desired image is placed onto the print receiving layer 16 and the image is transferreri to the placemat using sublimation pxin.ting techniques.
j0021] In another embodiment, the perimeter edges of the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 are folded. over after the resins are applied. Folding over the edges of the print receiving layer i6 and backing Layer i2 prevents the resin from being exposed at the age of the placem~at 14 and creates a more appealing edge. 'Fhe resin is used to keep the edges folded. The print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 are placed together_ Stitching i8 is used around the perimeter to combine the print receiving layer i6 and baeldng layer 12 vrhere the resin is covered by the fold. 'fhe placemat 10 is passed through an initial heat and pre~.sure process of 375-425 degrees F, for IO-20 seconds, at ~0-80 PSI. A transfer dye containing a desired image is placed onto the print receiving layer I6 and the image is transferred to the placemat ~rsing sublimation _~_.
printing techniques. The image covers the stitching 18 and melees the stitching 18 inconspicuous.
[0022] In another embodiment, the perimeter edges of the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 cut and not folded. The resins can be: applied before or after cutting. Heat may accompany the cutting process such that the cut edges are crimped to prevent unraveling.
[0023] FIC'r. 2 shows an exemplary printed pothokder 20 with a cut away to illustrate the potholder's constzuction~ .f~.s shown iia FIG. 2, the printed potholder 20 has a backing layer 22 and a gsrint receiving layer 2d. The print receiving layer 24 is preferably composed of a single-ply non-absorbent material seleeted from the group consisting of polyester, nylon., acrylic, or some combination thereof. In certain embodiments, the print receiving layer 16 is composed of 100% polyester. It is understood, ho~%ever, thax fabrics containing less than 100% polyester may also be used.
[0024] The second piece of fabric is the body or backixrg layer 22 of the printed potholder 20 and is preferably composed of a polyester anal cottoza blend. 1:n pzeferred embodiments, the backing layer 22 is a quilted heat resistant fabric. In cerraiza embodiments, a 50°lo polyesteri50%
cotton blend is used to form the backing layer 22. It is understood, however, that fabrics containing 100% natural, 100% synthetic, or some other blend of natural and synthetic fibers can also be used. Further, the backing layer 22 may comprise several layers of material, including a rwoven decorative outer layer and a three-dimensional non-woven inner Layer.
[d025) The gotholder 20 can be assembled using an adhesive layer in a similar fashion to that described for the printed placement 10. .~P.ltennatiaely, the print receivixcg kayer 24 can be attached to the backing layer 22 with stitching 28. Banding 26 can be used along with the stitching 28 to cover unfinished edges and improve the potholder's appearance.
In preferred embodiments, the print receiving layer 24 is prin.ced prior to assembling the potholder 20 and is attached to the potholdez 20 with stitching 28.
X0026] In one embodiment, a printed potholdet is prodtaced that kZas a print receiving layer 24. made fcoun a single-ply polyester fabric sheet. The print receiving layer 24 is cut and pre-shrunk by the application of a heat process of 3'75-x.25 degrees for 10-20 seconds at 60-80psi. An image is then applied to the print receiving layer 24 by sublimation printing. The printed receiving layer 24 is cut to be cmngruent and conform with the shape of the baclting layer 22. The backing layer 22 is comprised of a layer of heat resistant woven fabric on the face opposite the print receiving layer 24 and a layer of quilted heat resistant non-wo~ren materials between the woven fabric and punt receiving layer 24. the print receiving layer 24 and backing layer 22 are joined and binding 25 is placed around the perimeter. Stitching 28 is then applied to the potholder 20 proximate the binding 25 to join the binding 25, print receiVizig layer 24, and backing layer 22.
~OOZ7J FIG. 3 shows a printed potholder with pocket 30. As shown in FIG. 3, the print receiving layer 34 does mot cover the backing layer 22 cam.pleeely. 7Chc printed potholder ~~zth pocket 30 is assembled in a similar manner to that described for printed.
potholder 20, shown and described as FIG. 2, except that pocket binding 40 is used to farm an entrance to a pocket between the print receiving layer 34 and the baclang layer 22. As such, a user may place his or her hand between the print receiving Layer 34 and backing layer 22 to assist in handling the potholder. Also shown in FIG. 3, is a loop 42 created from. binding 36 and stitching 38 for hanging the printed potholder v~rith pocket 30 when not in use.
j0028j FIG. 4 shows a full print oven mitt 50. As shown in FIG. 4, the oven mitt is assembled in a similar manner to printed potholder 20. The oven mitt 50 has a print receiving Layer 54 and a backing layer S2. I3nlike the potholder 20, the oven mitt 50 has a third layer 53 opposite the backing layer 52 to form a mitt. The mitt forming or third layer 53 can be made from the carne materials used for the backing layer 52.
W7_ [0029] ht one embodiznenta an oven nv.tt is produced that has a print receiving layer S4 made from a single-ply polyester fabric sheet. The print receiving layer S4 is cut and pre-sluvrlk by the application of a heat process of 375-425 degrees for 10-20 seconds at 60-80psi. An image is then applied to the print receiving layer Sd by sublimation printing. A
backing layer 52 and a third layer 53 are cut from a heat resistant material. 'The heat resistant material can be a batting between non-woven anaterials. The backing layer 52 and third layer 53 form mirror images of each ether. The printed receiving layer 54 is cut to be congruent and conform with the shape of the backing layer 52. T'he print receiving Layer 54, backing Layer ~2, and third layer 53 are joined around the perimeter by stitching 58. Binding 56 is attached at the oven mitt SO opening_ [0030] FIG. 5 shows a cuff print oven mitt 60. As shown in Flfr. 5. the oven mitt is assembled in a similar manner to the full print oven mutt 50. The oven. mitt 60 has a print receiving Layer 64, a backing Layer 62, a thud layez 63, binding 66, and a seam 68_ Unlike the full print oven mitt 50, however, the print receiving Layer 64 of the cuff' print oven matt 60 only covers a portion of the backing layer 52.
[003ij 'These and other advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing specification. Accordingly, it vrill be recognized by those skilled in the art that changes or modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the broad inventive concepts of the inveations_ It should therefore be understood that the inventions are not limited to the particular embodiments described herein, but are intended to include all changes and modifi~catious that are within the scope and spirit of the inventions as set forth in the claims.
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fJ'VEN MITT" A~ METHODS F~R IVIAK)1~1E~ SAME
[0001] '1"lis application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.
601392,702, filed 3une 27, 2002.
FIELD OF THE I~VIENTIOI~
[OOOZl The presenx invention relates generally to a printed textile and method for making same, and more particularly to a printed placemat, potholder, or oven mitt and process where the printed image is obtained by heat transfer suhlimation printing techniques.
BACKGIt~UND OF THE IIwErT"1.'ION
(0003) High quality decorative hitcher tea~-~iles such as placemats, potholders oven mitts, tablecloths, and napkins are always in demand and highly sou~bt after Ear home and comunercial applications. The reproduction of sharp and durable images with extraordinary image resolution and retention on such textile products remains a canstant prohlem and unmet need in the textile producing industry.
(00U4] The current methods used to groduce printed placernats is silk screening. Silk screening produces a relatively poor image vsrith low color and imaJe retention after fznal assembly using pre-printed fabrics. .Further, the image produced by sills screening is not durable and fades when washed. Accordingly, it is highly desirable to have a printed placemat, potholder, or oven xtaitt with duralale anal sharp image that is efficient and economical to produce.
Until the present invention, it was toot lalown to use a snblirnation tr;3nsfer process for placemats, potholder, or oven mitts. The placemat, potholder, or oven mitt of the pzesent invention have sharp images that can withstand repeated ~rashings without fading.
SEMMA.RY OF THE INVENTION' j0005] The present invention is a printed placemat, potholdec' and oven mitt, and process far producing same using a high definition color sublimation printing technique. The sublimation printing technique applies a high quality image onto a print r~ei~ng Iayer tbat_ is incorporated into a printed placemat, potholder, or oven anitt. The use of sublimation printing allows for better color absorptimn while not limiting the amount of colors that cart be used as in traditional screen. printing. The print receiving layer can be adhesi~rely bonded to the printed placemat, potholder, or oven mitt or attached with stitching.
BRIEF DESCRIFTI~Pd OF T~3.E DRA'~Il~GS
[0006] For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shovrn in the drawings a form which is presently preferred; it bei~ag understood, however, that ehis invention is not limited to the precise arraagemettts and instrumentalities shown..
(0007] Figure 1 is a perspective vievr with cut-away that illustrates a placemat according to one embodiment of the invention;
(0008] Figure 2 is a perspective ~.ew with cut-away that illustrates a potholder according to one exnbodiroent of the invention;
j0009] Figure 3 is a perspective driest that illustrates a pocket potholder according to one embodiment of the invention;
~OOlOj Figure 4 illustrates a full print oven rrzirt according to one embodiment of the inventiorL; and [0011] Figure 5 is a perspective vie~ar that illustrates a cuff print oven sniff according to one embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRII'TI~h1" OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMB~Df'VlE'.NTS
j0012] The present inventions provide printed placernats, potholdees, and oven mitts constructed in a manner that allows them to be printed. using a high definition color sublimation printing technique. The printed placemats, potholders, and oven rtiitts have a print receiving Layer attached to the article by mechanical or chemical means, such as but not limited too stitching andlox an adhesive layer.
(0013] A blank print receiving layer is treaty ~rith heat and pressure sufficient to fix (also referred to as preshrink) the znatetial. Although it is preferred that the material he preshrunk prior to, or at the time of, final fabrication, it is understood that it can also be preshrunk before, during or aver final fabrication. To achieve high resolution from the image transfer process and to achieve uniformity in shape of the final product, heat and pressure are applied to the print receiving layer prior to or at the time of the image transfer process.
Printing on the print receiving layer is applied using a sublimation pnntmg process employing image transfer from a dye sheet by means of heat and pressure.
[0014] FIG. 1 shoevs an exemplary printed placemat 10 witb. a cut array to illustrate the placemat's construction. ~s shown in PIG.I, the placetnat 10 is composed of two pieces of fabric. the fast fabric is the print receiving piece or layer 16. The print recei~ring layer 16 is preferably composed of a single-ply non-absorbent material selected firom the group consisting of polyester, nylon, and acrylic, or some combination thereof. Ire. certain embodiments, the print receiving layer 16 is composed of 100% polyester. It is understood, however, that fabrics containing less than 100% polyester may also be used.
~3_ [0015] The second piece of fabric is the body or backing layer 12 of the placemat t 0 and is preferably composed of a polyester and cotton 6ler~d. In certain preferred embodiments, a ~0°lo polyesterl50% cotton blend is used to form the backing layer 12.
It is understood, however, that fabrics containing some other blend of natural and synthetic fibers can also be used. Further, the tnateTial used for the backing layer 12 can comprise 100% natural or synthetic fibers.
[0016j The print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 can be treated with a combination of resins to form an adhesive layer 14 that is used to assemble and secure the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 to each other. An adhesiv a layer 14 that covers the majority of the top face of the backing layer I2 and the lower bottom face of the print receiving layer I6 can be used to improve the stiflhess and shape retention of the printed placemat 10. As such, the punted placement 10 will Iie flat and not wrinkle.
[0417] In certain embodiments, two types of resins are used in. combination, one is a low temperature resin to secure the rvvo fabrics into a working assembly, and the second is a high temperature resin to pertnanenrly secure the fabrics when the image is transfezred to the print receiving layer 16. "The composition of resins is between 10 to 40% low temperature resin and 60 to 90°lo high temperature resin. °fhe ratio of low temperature resin to hi~a temperature resin can be varied depending on the amount of retention desired in the initial heating stage.
[0018] In certain embodiments, the low temperature resan is a copolyestex adhesive made by El~Ig.CHEMIE rnc. known as Griltex~ 9 and the higher temperatuwre resin is a copolyester adhesive made by EMS-CHE1~IE Tne. lrnown as Griltex~ D 1377E. The resins can be applied by meazts of a roil glue coating machine, such as that jade by 2M in CZuebec Canada. Other application machines, latown to those skilled in. the art, caa also be used to apply the resins.
Alternatively, the resins can be applied to the fabrics in porr~der form by dusting or by spray or soalang ixt liquid form.
j00I9j After the resins are applied, the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 are cut to size and placers adjacent to one another. Tin certain embodizx~ettts, a stitching 18 is used to help maintain proper a3ignment and bonding between the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 1?.. An initial amount of heat and pressure is applied to the placemat 10 to form a bond between the print receiving layer 16 and backdng layeu 12. A transfer dye containing a desired image is placed onto the print receiving layer I6 and the image is tzansferred to the placemat using sublimation printinr~ techniques. A final amaur~t of heat and pressura is applied to the placemat i0 to transfer the image of a transfer dye onto the print receiving layer 16. Tn addition to transferring the image to the print receiving layer 16, the application of heat and pressure makes the adhesion between the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 mare permanent.
[0020]~ In one embodiment, the print receiving layer 16 and backing Layer i2 are placed through a roll glue coating machine vrhere the resins are appli~l to the fabrics. the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 1Z are placed together and passed through an initial heat and pressure process of 37S-X25 degrees F, for i0-20 seconds, at 6()-84 PSI.
t~ transfer dye containing a desired image is placed onto the print receiving layer 16 and the image is transferreri to the placemat using sublimation pxin.ting techniques.
j0021] In another embodiment, the perimeter edges of the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 are folded. over after the resins are applied. Folding over the edges of the print receiving layer i6 and backing Layer i2 prevents the resin from being exposed at the age of the placem~at 14 and creates a more appealing edge. 'Fhe resin is used to keep the edges folded. The print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 are placed together_ Stitching i8 is used around the perimeter to combine the print receiving layer i6 and baeldng layer 12 vrhere the resin is covered by the fold. 'fhe placemat 10 is passed through an initial heat and pre~.sure process of 375-425 degrees F, for IO-20 seconds, at ~0-80 PSI. A transfer dye containing a desired image is placed onto the print receiving layer I6 and the image is transferred to the placemat ~rsing sublimation _~_.
printing techniques. The image covers the stitching 18 and melees the stitching 18 inconspicuous.
[0022] In another embodiment, the perimeter edges of the print receiving layer 16 and backing layer 12 cut and not folded. The resins can be: applied before or after cutting. Heat may accompany the cutting process such that the cut edges are crimped to prevent unraveling.
[0023] FIC'r. 2 shows an exemplary printed pothokder 20 with a cut away to illustrate the potholder's constzuction~ .f~.s shown iia FIG. 2, the printed potholder 20 has a backing layer 22 and a gsrint receiving layer 2d. The print receiving layer 24 is preferably composed of a single-ply non-absorbent material seleeted from the group consisting of polyester, nylon., acrylic, or some combination thereof. In certain embodiments, the print receiving layer 16 is composed of 100% polyester. It is understood, ho~%ever, thax fabrics containing less than 100% polyester may also be used.
[0024] The second piece of fabric is the body or backixrg layer 22 of the printed potholder 20 and is preferably composed of a polyester anal cottoza blend. 1:n pzeferred embodiments, the backing layer 22 is a quilted heat resistant fabric. In cerraiza embodiments, a 50°lo polyesteri50%
cotton blend is used to form the backing layer 22. It is understood, however, that fabrics containing 100% natural, 100% synthetic, or some other blend of natural and synthetic fibers can also be used. Further, the backing layer 22 may comprise several layers of material, including a rwoven decorative outer layer and a three-dimensional non-woven inner Layer.
[d025) The gotholder 20 can be assembled using an adhesive layer in a similar fashion to that described for the printed placement 10. .~P.ltennatiaely, the print receivixcg kayer 24 can be attached to the backing layer 22 with stitching 28. Banding 26 can be used along with the stitching 28 to cover unfinished edges and improve the potholder's appearance.
In preferred embodiments, the print receiving layer 24 is prin.ced prior to assembling the potholder 20 and is attached to the potholdez 20 with stitching 28.
X0026] In one embodiment, a printed potholdet is prodtaced that kZas a print receiving layer 24. made fcoun a single-ply polyester fabric sheet. The print receiving layer 24 is cut and pre-shrunk by the application of a heat process of 3'75-x.25 degrees for 10-20 seconds at 60-80psi. An image is then applied to the print receiving layer 24 by sublimation printing. The printed receiving layer 24 is cut to be cmngruent and conform with the shape of the baclting layer 22. The backing layer 22 is comprised of a layer of heat resistant woven fabric on the face opposite the print receiving layer 24 and a layer of quilted heat resistant non-wo~ren materials between the woven fabric and punt receiving layer 24. the print receiving layer 24 and backing layer 22 are joined and binding 25 is placed around the perimeter. Stitching 28 is then applied to the potholder 20 proximate the binding 25 to join the binding 25, print receiVizig layer 24, and backing layer 22.
~OOZ7J FIG. 3 shows a printed potholder with pocket 30. As shown in FIG. 3, the print receiving layer 34 does mot cover the backing layer 22 cam.pleeely. 7Chc printed potholder ~~zth pocket 30 is assembled in a similar manner to that described for printed.
potholder 20, shown and described as FIG. 2, except that pocket binding 40 is used to farm an entrance to a pocket between the print receiving layer 34 and the baclang layer 22. As such, a user may place his or her hand between the print receiving Layer 34 and backing layer 22 to assist in handling the potholder. Also shown in FIG. 3, is a loop 42 created from. binding 36 and stitching 38 for hanging the printed potholder v~rith pocket 30 when not in use.
j0028j FIG. 4 shows a full print oven mitt 50. As shown in FIG. 4, the oven mitt is assembled in a similar manner to printed potholder 20. The oven mitt 50 has a print receiving Layer 54 and a backing layer S2. I3nlike the potholder 20, the oven mitt 50 has a third layer 53 opposite the backing layer 52 to form a mitt. The mitt forming or third layer 53 can be made from the carne materials used for the backing layer 52.
W7_ [0029] ht one embodiznenta an oven nv.tt is produced that has a print receiving layer S4 made from a single-ply polyester fabric sheet. The print receiving layer S4 is cut and pre-sluvrlk by the application of a heat process of 375-425 degrees for 10-20 seconds at 60-80psi. An image is then applied to the print receiving layer Sd by sublimation printing. A
backing layer 52 and a third layer 53 are cut from a heat resistant material. 'The heat resistant material can be a batting between non-woven anaterials. The backing layer 52 and third layer 53 form mirror images of each ether. The printed receiving layer 54 is cut to be congruent and conform with the shape of the backing layer 52. T'he print receiving Layer 54, backing Layer ~2, and third layer 53 are joined around the perimeter by stitching 58. Binding 56 is attached at the oven mitt SO opening_ [0030] FIG. 5 shows a cuff print oven mitt 60. As shown in Flfr. 5. the oven mitt is assembled in a similar manner to the full print oven mutt 50. The oven. mitt 60 has a print receiving Layer 64, a backing Layer 62, a thud layez 63, binding 66, and a seam 68_ Unlike the full print oven mitt 50, however, the print receiving Layer 64 of the cuff' print oven matt 60 only covers a portion of the backing layer 52.
[003ij 'These and other advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing specification. Accordingly, it vrill be recognized by those skilled in the art that changes or modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the broad inventive concepts of the inveations_ It should therefore be understood that the inventions are not limited to the particular embodiments described herein, but are intended to include all changes and modifi~catious that are within the scope and spirit of the inventions as set forth in the claims.
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Claims (29)
1. A printed placemat, comprising:
a placemat body, and a conformal print receiving layer attached to said placemat body, said print receiving layer composed of non-absorbent material selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon, acrylic or combinations thereof, wherein printing is applied to the print receiving layer using a sublimation printing process.
a placemat body, and a conformal print receiving layer attached to said placemat body, said print receiving layer composed of non-absorbent material selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon, acrylic or combinations thereof, wherein printing is applied to the print receiving layer using a sublimation printing process.
2. The printed placemat of claim 1, wherein said print receiving layer is pre-shrunk prior to said printing.
3. The printed placemat of claim 2, wherein said print receiving layer is pre-shrunk immediately before said printing.
4. The printed placemat of claim 1, wherein the print receiving layer is pre-shrunk concurrently with the application of the sublimation printing process.
5. The printed placemat of claim 1, wherein said print receiving layer is polyester.
6. The printed placemat of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive layer disposed between said print receiving layer and said placemat body.
7. The printed placemat of claim 6, wherein said adhesive layer comprises a low temperature resin and a high temperature resin.
8. A method of making a printed placemat, comprising the steps of:
applying an adhesive resin to a first sheet of fabric;
applying an adhesive resin to a second sheet of fabric;
bonding said first sheet of fabric to said second sheet of fabric using an initial amount of heat and pressure; and applying a second amount of heat and pressure to said first sheet of fabric to transfer an image from a transfer dye onto said first sheet of fabric using a sublimation printing process.
applying an adhesive resin to a first sheet of fabric;
applying an adhesive resin to a second sheet of fabric;
bonding said first sheet of fabric to said second sheet of fabric using an initial amount of heat and pressure; and applying a second amount of heat and pressure to said first sheet of fabric to transfer an image from a transfer dye onto said first sheet of fabric using a sublimation printing process.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein said first sheet of fabric is selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon, acrylic or combinations thereof.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein said first sheet of fabric is polyester.
11. A printed potholder,comprising:
a backing layer; and a conformal print receiving layer attached to said backing layer, said print receiving layer composed of non-absorbent material selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon, acrylic or combinations thereof, wherein printing is applied to the print receiving layer using a sublimation printing process.
a backing layer; and a conformal print receiving layer attached to said backing layer, said print receiving layer composed of non-absorbent material selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon, acrylic or combinations thereof, wherein printing is applied to the print receiving layer using a sublimation printing process.
12. The printed potholder of claim 11, wherein said print receiving layer is pre-shrunk prior to said printing.
13. The printed potholder of claim 11, wherein said print receiving layer is pre-shrunk concurrently with said printing.
14. The printed potholder of claim 11, wherein a pocket is formed between said print receiving layer and said backing layer.
15. The printed potholder of claim 14, wherein said print receiving layer covers less than all of said backing layer.
16. The printed potholder of claim 11, wherein said print receiving layer is polyester.
17. The printed potholder of claim 11, further comprising an adhesive layer disposed between said print receiving layer and said potholder body.
18. A method of making a printed potholder, comprising the steps of:
applying an adhesive resin to a backing layer;
applying an adhesive resin to a print receiving layer;
bonding said print receiving layer to said backing layer using an initial amount of heat and pressure; and applying a second amount of heat and pressure to said print receiving layer to said backing layer to transfer an image from a transfer dye onto said print receiving layer using a sublimation printing process.
applying an adhesive resin to a backing layer;
applying an adhesive resin to a print receiving layer;
bonding said print receiving layer to said backing layer using an initial amount of heat and pressure; and applying a second amount of heat and pressure to said print receiving layer to said backing layer to transfer an image from a transfer dye onto said print receiving layer using a sublimation printing process.
19. The method of claim 18, wherein said print receiving layer is selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon, acrylic or combinations thereof.
20. The method of claim 19, wherein said print receiving layer is polyester.
21. A printed oven mitt , comprising:
a backing layer, a conformal print receiving layer attached to said backing layer, said print receiving layer composed of non-absorbent material selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon, acrylic or combinations thereof, wherein printing is applied to the print receiving layer using a sublimation printing process; and a mitt forming layer.
a backing layer, a conformal print receiving layer attached to said backing layer, said print receiving layer composed of non-absorbent material selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon, acrylic or combinations thereof, wherein printing is applied to the print receiving layer using a sublimation printing process; and a mitt forming layer.
22. The printed oven mitt of claim 21, wherein said print receiving layer is pre-shrunk prior to said printing.
23. The printed oven mitt of claim 21, wherein said print receiving layer is pre-shrunk concurrently said printing.
24. The printed oven mitt of claim 21, wherein said print receiving layer covers less than all of said backing layer.
25. The printed oven mitt of claim 21, wherein said print receiving layer is polyester.
26. The printed oven mitt of claim 21, further comprising an adhesive layer disposed.
between said print receiving layer and said backing layer.
between said print receiving layer and said backing layer.
27. A method of making a printed oven mitt, comprising the steps of:.
applying an adhesive resin to a backing layer;
applying an adhesive resin to a print receiving layer;
bonding said print receiving layer to said backing layer using an initial amount of heat and pressure;
applying a second amount of heat and pressure to said print receiving layer to transfer an image from a transfer dye onto said print receiving layer using a sublimation printing process; and attaching said print receiving layer and said backing layer to a mitt forming layer.
applying an adhesive resin to a backing layer;
applying an adhesive resin to a print receiving layer;
bonding said print receiving layer to said backing layer using an initial amount of heat and pressure;
applying a second amount of heat and pressure to said print receiving layer to transfer an image from a transfer dye onto said print receiving layer using a sublimation printing process; and attaching said print receiving layer and said backing layer to a mitt forming layer.
28. The method of claim 27, wherein said print receiving layer is selected from the group consisting of polyester, nylon, acrylic or combinations thereof.
29. The method of claim 28, wherein said print receiving layer is polyester.
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