US20050020160A1 - Air-permeable composite fabric - Google Patents

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US20050020160A1
US20050020160A1 US10/650,098 US65009803A US2005020160A1 US 20050020160 A1 US20050020160 A1 US 20050020160A1 US 65009803 A US65009803 A US 65009803A US 2005020160 A1 US2005020160 A1 US 2005020160A1
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Moshe Rock
Vikram Sharma
Mark Shanley
Kimberly Shanley
Thomas Colasanto
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Dartex Coatings Inc
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Priority to US10/960,402 priority patent/US7560399B2/en
Priority to US11/001,893 priority patent/US7776421B2/en
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Priority to US11/434,017 priority patent/US7488696B2/en
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Priority to US12/113,595 priority patent/US8454784B2/en
Priority to US12/368,225 priority patent/US20090197491A1/en
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  • This invention relates to a fabric material, and more particularly, to a composite fabric having controlled wind permeability.
  • the membrane or barrier of this type of prior art fabric composite is typically adhered or bonded to the fabric layers with the aid of an adhesive 18 .
  • the adhesive can be made from a polyurethane, polyester, acrylic or polyamide.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the composite fabric of the prior art.
  • the above-described fabric composite is nonetheless less than desirable. Because such a composite fabric allows only minimal air flow therethrough, the wearer of the fabric may not be comfortable. When a person wearing a garment constructed with the composite fabric of the prior art performs some type of physical activity, heat is almost always generated, even if the outside air is cold. In order to adjust for this heat generation, the two fabric layers may be selected to have low insulative properties. However, this is disadvantageous, since using such a fabric composite will cause the wearer to feel cold when no activity is being performed.
  • a wind resistant and water vapor permeable composite fabric is provided.
  • the composite fabric includes an inner fabric layer, an outer fabric layer, and an intermediate vapor barrier.
  • the vapor barrier is selected from adhesive material and an adhesive/membrane combination designed so the composite fabric has a level of air permeability to allow air flow between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer and a variable level of water vapor diffusion resistance that decreases as air speed impinging on the composite fabric increases.
  • the adhesive may be a continuous film which is mechanically altered by means of crushing, stretching and the like to enhance air permeability or a discontinuous film which inherently enhances air permeability.
  • the adhesive and/or the membrane may be applied directly to a fabric surface of one or both of the fabric layers or may be applied by means of transfer coating from release paper.
  • the adhesive functions as a vapor barrier and is disposed between the two fabric layers.
  • the adhesive may be in the form of a foam.
  • One or more rollers may be used to apply pressure to the fabric in order to selectively adjust the air permeability characteristics thereof.
  • the vapor barrier comprises a membrane made from polyurethane, polyamide, polytetrafluroethylene or polyester, or a combination thereof, which is applied between the two fabric layers 15 and adhered thereto with an adhesive.
  • the fabric composite undergoes mechanical processing, such as controlled stretching, in order to achieve a desired level of air permeability.
  • an air-permeable composite fabric comprises a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and an intermediate, air-permeable vapor barrier disposed between and bonded to the first and second fabric layers.
  • the intermediate, air-permeable barrier layer is selected from the group consisting of: a foamed adhesive in the form of a discontinuous film, an adhesive in the form of a continuous film mechanically altered by one of crushing and stretching, and a membrane disposed between and adhered to the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer with an adhesive and mechanically altered by stretching.
  • the intermediate, air-permeable vapor barrier layer has a level of air permeability to allow air flow between the first and second fabric layers, and the intermediate, air-permeable vapor barrier layer has a variable level of water vapor diffusion resistance that substantially decreases as air speed of moving air impinging on the fabric increases.
  • the adhesive is selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, acrylics, polyamides, polyesters and combinations thereof. At least one of the first and second fabric layers is rendered hydrophilic. At least one of the first and second fabric layers has a raised surface.
  • the intermediate, air-permeable vapor barrier comprises an adhesive selected from the group consisting of: an adhesive in the form of a mechanically altered continuous film and a foamed adhesive in the form of a discontinuous film. The vapor barrier is exclusively foamed adhesive in the form of a discontinuous film.
  • the intermediate, air-permeable vapor barrier comprises the membrane disposed between the first and second fabric layers and adhered thereto with an adhesive and mechanically altered by stretching, the composite fabric having undergone mechanical processing.
  • the membrane is made from a material selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polyamide, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyester and combinations thereof.
  • the mechanical processing comprises controlled stretching.
  • the adhesive is selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, acrylics, polyamides, polyesters and combinations thereof.
  • a method of forming an air-permeable composite fabric comprising the steps of: selecting a vapor barrier from the group consisting of a membrane and an adhesive, disposing the vapor barrier between a first fabric layer and a second fabric layer in order to produce the composite fabric, and mechanically processing the composite fabric of such that the intermediate, air-permeable vapor barrier layer has a level of air permeability to allow air flow between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer and the intermediate, air-permeable vapor barrier layer has a variable level of water vapor diffusion resistance that decreases as air speed impinging on the composite fabric increases.
  • the vapor barrier is a membrane, and the step of mechanical processing comprises controlled stretching of the composite fabric.
  • the vapor barrier is an adhesive, and the step of mechanical processing comprises applying pressure to the composite fabric.
  • the method comprises passing the composite fabric through a plurality of rollers while applying pressure.
  • the method comprises passing the composite fabric through a plurality of heated rollers while applying pressure.
  • the method comprises passing the composite fabric through the rollers at variable controlled speeds.
  • the adhesive is foamed.
  • the method comprises disposing the adhesive between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer by transfer coating using release paper.
  • the method comprises disposing the vapor barrier between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer as a continuous film of adhesive.
  • the method comprises disposing the vapor barrier between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer as a discontinuous film of adhesive.
  • the method comprises disposing the vapor barrier between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer as a film of adhesive using release paper.
  • the method comprises disposing the vapor barrier between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer by applying the adhesive directly to at least one of the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer.
  • Still another object of the invention is to provide a composite fabric which is water resistant.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide an air-permeable composite fabric.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to provide a composite fabric having a moisture vapor transmission rate which substantially increases as air speed impinging on the fabric increases.
  • the invention accordingly comprises the several steps and the relation of one or more steps with respect to each of the others, and the fabric possessing the features, properties and construction of elements which are exemplified in the following detailed disclosure, and the scope of the invention is indicated in the claims.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view in cross-section illustrating a composite fabric of the prior art
  • FIG. 2 is a front view in cross-section illustrating a composite fabric made in accordance with the invention
  • FIG. 3A is a graph which shows the change in moisture vapor transmission as a function of air permeability in the inventive composite fabric
  • FIG. 3B is a graph showing the change in air permeability as a function of thermal resistance in the inventive composite fabric
  • FIG. 4A is a front view in cross-section showing formation of a second embodiment of the composite fabric of the invention.
  • FIG. 4B shows the effects of controlled stretching on the composite fabric depicted in FIG. 4A ;
  • FIG. 5 is a front view in cross-section showing the formation of a third embodiment of the inventive composite fabric
  • FIG. 6 is a front elevational view in cross-section showing the formation of a fourth embodiment of the inventive composite fabric.
  • FIG. 7 is a graph showing the relationship of water vapor resistance as a function of wind speed impinging on the inventive fabric as compared to prior art fabrics.
  • Fabric 11 comprises first and second fabric layers 13 and 15 , and a barrier 17 disposed therebetween.
  • Fabric 11 has variable water vapor permeability, as discussed below.
  • the barrier 17 consists of an adhesive material.
  • Adhesive 17 may, in one form, be applied by means of transfer coating from release paper at between 0.25 oz/yd 2 and 2.5 oz/yd 2 .
  • Each of layers 13 and 15 may be treated or modified, as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,204,156; 5,268,212; and 5,364,678, including rendering the layers hydrophilic, providing the layers with a raised surface, treating the layers to be water repellant, etc.
  • Fabric 11 is formed to any specific controlled wind resistant performance level, as discussed below. As shown, air which impinges upon fabric 11 is partially deflected away from the barrier 17 and partially penetrates as well through the barrier 17 .
  • the composite fabric of the invention has a relatively high water vapor permeability in moving air, and has substantially reduced resistance to vapor permeability with an increase in air flow.
  • the reduction in wind resistance or increase in air permeability will not cause any significant loss of the thermal insulative properties, as shown in the graphs of FIG. 3A and 3B now discussed, because the actual amount of air penetrating the barrier is minimal.
  • the graph of FIG. 3A illustrates that for any increase in air permeability of the inventive fabric, there is a corresponding decrease in evaporation pressure resistance.
  • the graph of FIG. 3B shows that for any increase in air permeability of the inventive fabric, there will be a corresponding decrease in thermal resistance of the composite fabric.
  • Evaporation pressure resistance drops far more rapidly than thermal resistance for the same amount of change in air permeability of the composite fabric.
  • the evaporative pressure resistance reduces significantly.
  • evaporation pressure resistance decreases, more moisture can be transported across the composite fabric, and thus, the loss in thermal resistance which defines the warmth of the fabric is not affected significantly.
  • FIG. 4A describes a second embodiment of the inventive composite fabric, which is generally indicated at 21 .
  • Composite fabric 21 includes first and second fabric layers 23 and 25 , a barrier that in this case is an intermediate membrane 27 , and an adhesive 29 on both sides of membrane 27 for adhering membrane 27 to fabric layers 23 and 25 .
  • Adhesive 29 may, in one form, be applied by means of transfer coating from release paper at a thickness of between 0.25 oz/yd 2 and 2.5 oz/yd 2 .
  • Membrane 27 is made from polyurethane, polytetrafluroethyelene or polyester. Membrane 27 may be applied by means of transfer coating from release paper at a thickness of between 0.0001 in. and 0.010 in., or directly on the fabric surfaces at a thickness of between 0.0003 in. and 0.010 in.
  • composite fabric 21 having a width, W is subjected to controlled stretching to produce a composite having a width, W′, with a desired specific level of air permeability.
  • Composite fabric 31 includes fabric layers 33 and 35 , and a barrier consisting of an intermediate adhesive 37 .
  • the adhesive is chosen from a polyurethane, polyester, acrylic and polyamide.
  • adhesive 37 is applied as a foam at between about 0.3 oz/yd 2 and 10 oz/yd 2 .
  • the foam density (mixing air with adhesive) and the amount of adhesive applied are selected depending on the desired air permeability of the composite.
  • Composite fabric 31 is prepared by first applying foam adhesive 37 on one of the opposed surfaces of fabric layers 33 and 35 . Once applied, the other fabric layer is put over the adhesive in order to produce the inventive fabric composite.
  • Composite 31 is then mechanically processed by means of a pair of rollers 39 , which apply pressure thereto in an amount between about 10 lbs./in. 2 and 150 lbs/in. 2 in order to produce a composite having a specific level of air permeability.
  • Composite fabric 41 comprises fabric layers 43 and 45 and a barrier formed of an intermediate adhesive 47 .
  • Air permeability is controlled by applying the adhesive on the fabric and then using some type of mechanical processing, such as treatment with rollers 19 , in order to create the desired levels of air permeability.
  • adhesive 47 may, in one form, be applied by means of a release paper.
  • the adhesive is first placed on the release paper at between about 0.25 oz./yd. 2 and 2.5 oz./yd. 2 , after which one of the fabric layers is put on top thereof in order for bonding to occur.
  • the release paper is stripped from the fabric and the second fabric layer is applied to the other side of the adhesive.
  • the composite then undergoes mechanical processing by rollers 49 (which may be heated to a temperature of between about 100° F. and 375° F.), which apply pressure to the composite fabric.
  • rollers 49 which may be heated to a temperature of between about 100° F. and 375° F.
  • adhesive 47 may be applied directly to one of fabric layers 43 and 45 (at 0.25 oz./yd. 2 to 2.5 oz./yd. 2 ) without the use of release paper. As before, the composite fabric will undergo mechanical processing in order to achieve a desired air permeability performance.
  • FIG. 7 describes the advantages of the present invention over the prior art.
  • lines A and B show the water vapor diffusion resistance for two prior art fabrics (GORE WINDSTOPPER® fabric using GORE-TEX® PTFE membrane from W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Newark, Del.) and ET551 laminate with PTFE from Tetratec Corporation (Feasterville, Pa.)).
  • GORE WINDSTOPPER® fabric using GORE-TEX® PTFE membrane from W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Newark, Del.) and ET551 laminate with PTFE from Tetratec Corporation (Feasterville, Pa.) the diffusion resistance for these prior art fabrics is substantially constant.
  • the materials identified by lines C, D, E and F corresponding respectively to various air permeability level samples (high to low)
  • the vapor diffusion resistance decreases dramatically with increased wind speed through the fabric.

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