EP0908122A3 - Durable, comfortable, air-permeable allergen-barrier fabrics - Google Patents

Durable, comfortable, air-permeable allergen-barrier fabrics Download PDF

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EP0908122A3
EP0908122A3 EP98118925A EP98118925A EP0908122A3 EP 0908122 A3 EP0908122 A3 EP 0908122A3 EP 98118925 A EP98118925 A EP 98118925A EP 98118925 A EP98118925 A EP 98118925A EP 0908122 A3 EP0908122 A3 EP 0908122A3
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John M. Smith Ii
Charles Woody Duckett
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Precision Fabrics Group Inc
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06C—FINISHING, DRESSING, TENTERING OR STRETCHING TEXTILE FABRICS
    • D06C27/00—Compound processes or apparatus, for finishing or dressing textile fabrics, not otherwise provided for
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/002—Mattress or cushion tickings or covers
    • A47C27/007—Mattress or cushion tickings or covers permeable to liquid or air in a special way
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C31/00—Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets
    • A47C31/007—Anti-mite, anti-allergen or anti-bacterial means

Abstract

An allergen-barrier fabric includes a tightly-constructed fabric substrate, woven from 65 to 100% continuous synthetic filament yarns. The fabric substrate is finished to produce a fabric with a mean pore size of 4 to 10 microns, an air permeability of 0.5 - 25 cfm, a mean fabric flexibility of 0.5 to 6.5 grams (bending resistance), and a moisture vapor permeability in excess of 800 g/m2/24 hours. This fabric provides a barrier to mite-induced allergen particles. In a preferred embodiment, the fabric has a maximum pore size of 10 microns. Various additional finishes can be included on the fabric. For example, an antimicrobial finish may be provided on the fabric to extend fabric wearlife by providing protection against mold and mildew. As another alternative, a fluorochemical finish can be provided to extend fabric wearlife by providing protection against fluid stains.
EP19980118925 1997-10-08 1998-10-07 Durable, comfortable, air-permeable allergen-barrier fabrics Expired - Lifetime EP0908122B1 (en)

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US6143197P 1997-10-08 1997-10-08
US61431P 1997-10-08

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EP0908122A2 EP0908122A2 (en) 1999-04-14
EP0908122A3 true EP0908122A3 (en) 2000-08-16
EP0908122B1 EP0908122B1 (en) 2004-04-28

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JP (1) JPH11217745A (en)
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ES (1) ES2219824T3 (en)

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US5321861A (en) * 1990-06-20 1994-06-21 Elizabeth Dancey Protective cover
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EP0908122A2 (en) 1999-04-14
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