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- Some factors may affect the overall comfort of a particular product. Some factors are directly related to the characteristics of the fabric (or fabrics) used to construct the product. Such characteristics may include, but are not limited to, the weight, durability, and feel of the fabric, the ability to machine wash the fabric, and to what extent the fabric is stretchable.
- some fabric only permits two-way stretch (e.g., stretch in only the weft direction or stretch in only the warp direction). This may be based, at least in part, upon the particular fiber or fibers that were used to produce the fabric. For example, if a non-stretch fiber (e.g., wool) was used to make the fabric, the fabric may have limited or no stretch. If so, the overall comfort of the product made from that fabric may be limited.
- a non-stretch fiber e.g., wool
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-direction stretch fabric
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment wrapped elastic fiber used in a warp of the fabric of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment wrapped elastic fiber used in a weft of the fabric of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is an embodiment of a method of forming the fabric of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a chain draft of the fabric of FIG. 1 produced using the method of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is a simplified fabric pattern for the fabric of FIG. 1 .
- the fabric 10 employs a non-stretch fiber in the weft yet provides sufficient four-way stretch (e.g., stretch in the weft direction and stretch in the warp direction). Indeed, the fabric 10 is able to stretch significantly in both the warp direction 12 and weft direction 14 . As shown in FIG. 1 , the fabric 10 generally includes a warp 16 and a weft 18 (a.k.a., the fill).
- the warp 16 is formed from wrapped elastic fibers 20 (a.k.a., wrapped elastic yarn). While eight individual wrapped elastic fibers 20 are illustrated in FIG. 1 , more of the wrapped elastic fibers 20 may be used to form the warp 16 . In an embodiment, the warp 16 is able to stretch relative to its original, un-stretched length.
- the wrapped elastic fibers 20 of the warp 16 are formed from nylon 22 wrapped around spandex 24 (e.g., Lycra®) using a conventional covering process.
- the nylon 22 is single fiber end, seventy denier, and seventeen filament (1/70/17) nylon.
- the nylon 22 is type 6-6 nylon.
- the nylon 22 is wrapped around the spandex 24 at about seventeen turns per inch (TPI). The TPI number can be increased to provide more stretch or decreased to provide less stretch.
- the nylon 22 may be dyed to provide the fabric 10 with an aesthetically pleasing color.
- the spandex 24 is a forty denier spandex having a draft of approximately two and a half times (2.5 ⁇ ) its original, un-stretched length when wrapped.
- the spandex 24 may be a spandex commercially available from Invista, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., a privately held company based in Wichita, Kans.
- the weft 18 is formed from a non-stretch fiber 26 (a.k.a., non-stretch yarn) and a wrapped elastic fiber 28 (a.k.a., wrapped elastic yarn).
- the non-stretch fiber 26 is interlaced through the warp 16 in a repeating half basket pattern 30 . As shown, the non-stretch fiber 26 alternates with the wrapped elastic fiber 28 in the warp 16 .
- the wrapped elastic fiber 28 is interlaced through the warp 16 in a repeating plain weave pattern 32 . While only two individual non-stretch fibers 26 and two individual wrapped elastic fibers 28 are shown in FIG. 1 , more of the fibers 26 , 28 may be used to form the weft 18 . In an embodiment, the weft 18 is able to stretch relative to its original, un-stretched length.
- the non-stretch fiber 26 is wool 34 .
- the non-stretch fiber 26 is single wool yarn 34 having a size of 1/21's worsted count weight. In other embodiments the wool 34 may have a different size of yarn greater or less than 1/21's worsted count.
- the wool 34 is de-scaled and pre-shrunk, which is sometimes referred to as super washed. In an embodiment, the wool may be dyed to provide the fabric 10 with an aesthetically pleasing color.
- the wrapped elastic fibers 28 of the weft 18 are formed from nylon 36 wrapped around spandex 38 using the conventional covering process.
- the nylon 36 of the weft 18 may be the same as, or different than, the nylon 22 of the warp 16 .
- the spandex 38 of the weft 18 may be the same as, or different than, the spandex 24 of the warp 16 .
- the nylon 36 is a single fiber end, seventy denier, and twenty-four filament (1/70/24) nylon. In an embodiment, the nylon 36 is type 6 nylon. In an embodiment, the nylon 36 is wrapped around the spandex 38 at about seventeen TPI. In an embodiment, the nylon 36 may be dyed to provide the fabric 10 with an aesthetically pleasing color.
- the weft 18 of the fabric 10 is about nineteen percent nylon 36 wrapped spandex 38 and about eighty-one percent wool 34 by volume. In an embodiment, the fabric 10 is approximately fifty-seven percent wool 34 , thirty-seven percent nylon 22 , 36 , and six percent spandex 24 , 38 .
- FIG. 4 a simplified method 40 of forming the fabric 10 is illustrated.
- the wrapped elastic fibers 20 are oriented to form the warp 16 .
- numerous packages (i.e., spools) of the wrapped elastic fibers 20 are hung on a creel.
- the creel may simultaneously support several hundred of the packages (e.g., 700+).
- a warper head of a warper machine is employed to drive a section beam.
- the wrapped elastic fibers 20 are drawn from their respective packages, under tension, and wrapped around the section beam.
- additional section beams may be formed in similar fashion. For example, six of the section beams laden with the wrapped elastic fibers 20 may be produced.
- the section beams are joined together in a beaming process.
- a hook reed having several dents, which function as spacers, are used to align several strands (i.e., yarns) of the wrapped elastic fibers 20 .
- six individual section beams are combined together on a warp beam (a.k.a., a loom beam) to form the warp 16 .
- the non-stretch fibers 26 and the wrapped elastic fibers 28 are inserted through the warp 16 in the weft direction 14 .
- each of the non-stretch fibers 26 and the wrapped elastic fibers 28 are interlaced through the warp 16 .
- ends of the non-stretch fibers 26 and the wrapped elastic fibers 28 are fed through heddles.
- the heddles are disposed in harnesses, which are mounted on a loom. As the loom moves the heddles up and down, the non-stretch fibers 26 and the wrapped elastic fibers 28 of the weft 18 are woven into the wrapped elastic fibers 20 of the warp 16 . As shown in FIG. 1 , the non-stretch fibers 26 are interlaced through the warp 16 in the repeating half basket pattern 30 and the wrapped elastic fibers 28 are interlaced through the warp 16 in a repeating plain weave pattern 32 to form the weft 18 of the fabric 10 .
- the fabric 10 may be scour washed to remove any oils or foreign contaminants introduced during the weaving process.
- the fabric 10 may be dyed after being completed.
- the fabric 10 is relaxed using a steam process.
- the fabric 10 may be rolled over a steam box and then through a trough of water. Thereafter, the fabric 10 is tumbled dry in a dryer (a.k.a., a compactor).
- the fabric 10 is generally dried without tension to control shrinkage.
- the fabric 10 may be dried at about 182° C. (about 360° F.) for a predetermined amount of time.
- the fabric 10 also undergoes one or more additional finishing processes.
- a finish e.g., a durable water repellent, an anti-microbial, one or more softeners, a substance to promote wicking, etc.
- a padding process the fabric 10 is fed through a trough containing a mixture of water and chemicals or additives.
- heat or other processes may be used to cure the finish.
- a sufficient amount of heated is supplied for a predetermined amount of time in order to set the fabric 10 .
- the width, weight, and/or stretch of the fabric 10 may be fixed.
- FIG. 5 a chain draft 46 of the fabric 10 produced using the method 40 of FIG. 4 is illustrated.
- eight picks a.k.a., fills or weft fibers
- eight harnesses are illustrated. However, more or fewer of the picks and harnesses could be present.
- the picks are counted on the vertical axis, but are interlaced on horizontal axis, and the harnesses are on the horizontal axis.
- the shaded squares marked with an “X” indicate where the non-stretch fibers 26 pass under the wrapped elastic fibers 20 of the warp 16 .
- the non-shaded squares marked with an “X” indicate where the wrapped elastic fibers 28 pass under the wrapped elastic fibers 20 of the warp 16 .
- FIG. 6 A simplified fabric pattern 48 corresponding to the chain draft 46 of FIG. 5 is illustrated in FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 6 illustrates that the fabric 10 is formed using a four pick repeat.
- the fabric 10 formed in the manner disclosed herein has numerous desirable characteristics and traits.
- the fabric 10 is able to stretch between about fifteen percent (15%) and between about forty-five percent (45%) in each of the warp and weft directions 12 , 14 relative to the original, un-stretched length.
- the fabric 10 is able to stretch about thirty percent (30%) in each of the warp and weft directions 12 , 14 relative to the original, un-stretched length.
- the fabric 10 is durable and machine washable, light-weight, and has good hand (i.e., feel).
- the fabric 10 also provides multi-directional stretch. As such, garments and other clothing items formed using the fabric 10 provide a high level of comfort to the wearer.
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- Textile manufacturers, garment makers, and others in similar industries have a continuing goal of creating or making available to consumers the most comfortable product for the intended end use.
- Several factors, either alone or in combination, may affect the overall comfort of a particular product. Some factors are directly related to the characteristics of the fabric (or fabrics) used to construct the product. Such characteristics may include, but are not limited to, the weight, durability, and feel of the fabric, the ability to machine wash the fabric, and to what extent the fabric is stretchable.
- Unfortunately, some fabric only permits two-way stretch (e.g., stretch in only the weft direction or stretch in only the warp direction). This may be based, at least in part, upon the particular fiber or fibers that were used to produce the fabric. For example, if a non-stretch fiber (e.g., wool) was used to make the fabric, the fabric may have limited or no stretch. If so, the overall comfort of the product made from that fabric may be limited.
- For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure, and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-direction stretch fabric; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment wrapped elastic fiber used in a warp of the fabric ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment wrapped elastic fiber used in a weft of the fabric ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is an embodiment of a method of forming the fabric ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a chain draft of the fabric ofFIG. 1 produced using the method ofFIG. 4 ; and -
FIG. 6 is a simplified fabric pattern for the fabric ofFIG. 1 . - The making and using of the presently preferred embodiments are discussed in detail below. It should be appreciated, however, that the present disclosure provides many applicable inventive concepts that can be embodied in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments discussed are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of the disclosure.
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FIG. 1 , an embodimentmulti-direction stretch fabric 10 is illustrated. As will be more fully explained below, thefabric 10 employs a non-stretch fiber in the weft yet provides sufficient four-way stretch (e.g., stretch in the weft direction and stretch in the warp direction). Indeed, thefabric 10 is able to stretch significantly in both thewarp direction 12 andweft direction 14. As shown inFIG. 1 , thefabric 10 generally includes awarp 16 and a weft 18 (a.k.a., the fill). - The
warp 16 is formed from wrapped elastic fibers 20 (a.k.a., wrapped elastic yarn). While eight individual wrappedelastic fibers 20 are illustrated inFIG. 1 , more of the wrappedelastic fibers 20 may be used to form thewarp 16. In an embodiment, thewarp 16 is able to stretch relative to its original, un-stretched length. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 , in an embodiment the wrappedelastic fibers 20 of thewarp 16 are formed fromnylon 22 wrapped around spandex 24 (e.g., Lycra®) using a conventional covering process. In an embodiment, thenylon 22 is single fiber end, seventy denier, and seventeen filament (1/70/17) nylon. In an embodiment, thenylon 22 is type 6-6 nylon. In an embodiment, thenylon 22 is wrapped around thespandex 24 at about seventeen turns per inch (TPI). The TPI number can be increased to provide more stretch or decreased to provide less stretch. In an embodiment, thenylon 22 may be dyed to provide thefabric 10 with an aesthetically pleasing color. - Still referring to
FIG. 2 , in an embodiment thespandex 24 is a forty denier spandex having a draft of approximately two and a half times (2.5×) its original, un-stretched length when wrapped. By way of example, the spandex 24 may be a spandex commercially available from Invista, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., a privately held company based in Wichita, Kans. - Referring back to
FIG. 1 , theweft 18 is formed from a non-stretch fiber 26 (a.k.a., non-stretch yarn) and a wrapped elastic fiber 28 (a.k.a., wrapped elastic yarn). Thenon-stretch fiber 26 is interlaced through thewarp 16 in a repeatinghalf basket pattern 30. As shown, thenon-stretch fiber 26 alternates with the wrappedelastic fiber 28 in thewarp 16. - The wrapped
elastic fiber 28 is interlaced through thewarp 16 in a repeatingplain weave pattern 32. While only twoindividual non-stretch fibers 26 and two individual wrappedelastic fibers 28 are shown inFIG. 1 , more of thefibers weft 18. In an embodiment, theweft 18 is able to stretch relative to its original, un-stretched length. - The
non-stretch fiber 26 iswool 34. In an embodiment, thenon-stretch fiber 26 issingle wool yarn 34 having a size of 1/21's worsted count weight. In other embodiments thewool 34 may have a different size of yarn greater or less than 1/21's worsted count. In an embodiment, thewool 34 is de-scaled and pre-shrunk, which is sometimes referred to as super washed. In an embodiment, the wool may be dyed to provide thefabric 10 with an aesthetically pleasing color. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , in an embodiment the wrappedelastic fibers 28 of theweft 18 are formed fromnylon 36 wrapped around spandex 38 using the conventional covering process. Thenylon 36 of theweft 18 may be the same as, or different than, thenylon 22 of thewarp 16. Likewise, the spandex 38 of theweft 18 may be the same as, or different than, thespandex 24 of thewarp 16. - In an embodiment, the
nylon 36 is a single fiber end, seventy denier, and twenty-four filament (1/70/24) nylon. In an embodiment, thenylon 36 istype 6 nylon. In an embodiment, thenylon 36 is wrapped around the spandex 38 at about seventeen TPI. In an embodiment, thenylon 36 may be dyed to provide thefabric 10 with an aesthetically pleasing color. - In an embodiment, the
weft 18 of thefabric 10 is about nineteenpercent nylon 36 wrapped spandex 38 and about eighty-onepercent wool 34 by volume. In an embodiment, thefabric 10 is approximately fifty-sevenpercent wool 34, thirty-sevenpercent nylon percent spandex 24, 38. - In
FIG. 4 , asimplified method 40 of forming thefabric 10 is illustrated. Inblock 42, the wrappedelastic fibers 20 are oriented to form thewarp 16. In a simplified example of this process, numerous packages (i.e., spools) of the wrappedelastic fibers 20 are hung on a creel. The creel may simultaneously support several hundred of the packages (e.g., 700+). - With the packages on the creel, a warper head of a warper machine is employed to drive a section beam. As the section beam rotates, the wrapped
elastic fibers 20 are drawn from their respective packages, under tension, and wrapped around the section beam. Several additional section beams may be formed in similar fashion. For example, six of the section beams laden with the wrappedelastic fibers 20 may be produced. - Once a desired number of the section beams are made, the section beams are joined together in a beaming process. In the beaming process, a hook reed having several dents, which function as spacers, are used to align several strands (i.e., yarns) of the wrapped
elastic fibers 20. In an embodiment, six individual section beams are combined together on a warp beam (a.k.a., a loom beam) to form thewarp 16. - Still referring to
FIG. 4 , inblock 44 thenon-stretch fibers 26 and the wrappedelastic fibers 28 are inserted through thewarp 16 in theweft direction 14. In other words, each of thenon-stretch fibers 26 and the wrappedelastic fibers 28 are interlaced through thewarp 16. In a simplified example of this weaving process, ends of thenon-stretch fibers 26 and the wrappedelastic fibers 28 are fed through heddles. - The heddles are disposed in harnesses, which are mounted on a loom. As the loom moves the heddles up and down, the
non-stretch fibers 26 and the wrappedelastic fibers 28 of theweft 18 are woven into the wrappedelastic fibers 20 of thewarp 16. As shown inFIG. 1 , thenon-stretch fibers 26 are interlaced through thewarp 16 in the repeatinghalf basket pattern 30 and the wrappedelastic fibers 28 are interlaced through thewarp 16 in a repeatingplain weave pattern 32 to form theweft 18 of thefabric 10. - Other processing may be formed on the
fabric 10 or the components of thefabric 10. For example, thefabric 10 may be scour washed to remove any oils or foreign contaminants introduced during the weaving process. In addition, thefabric 10 may be dyed after being completed. - In an embodiment, the
fabric 10 is relaxed using a steam process. By way of example, thefabric 10 may be rolled over a steam box and then through a trough of water. Thereafter, thefabric 10 is tumbled dry in a dryer (a.k.a., a compactor). Thefabric 10 is generally dried without tension to control shrinkage. Thefabric 10 may be dried at about 182° C. (about 360° F.) for a predetermined amount of time. - In an embodiment, the
fabric 10 also undergoes one or more additional finishing processes. For example, a finish (e.g., a durable water repellent, an anti-microbial, one or more softeners, a substance to promote wicking, etc.) may be added to thefabric 10 through a padding process. In the padding process, thefabric 10 is fed through a trough containing a mixture of water and chemicals or additives. In some embodiments, heat or other processes may be used to cure the finish. - In an embodiment, a sufficient amount of heated is supplied for a predetermined amount of time in order to set the
fabric 10. By setting thefabric 10 using heat, the width, weight, and/or stretch of thefabric 10 may be fixed. - Referring now
FIG. 5 , achain draft 46 of thefabric 10 produced using themethod 40 ofFIG. 4 is illustrated. InFIG. 5 , eight picks (a.k.a., fills or weft fibers) and eight harnesses are illustrated. However, more or fewer of the picks and harnesses could be present. As shown, the picks are counted on the vertical axis, but are interlaced on horizontal axis, and the harnesses are on the horizontal axis. The shaded squares marked with an “X” indicate where thenon-stretch fibers 26 pass under the wrappedelastic fibers 20 of thewarp 16. The non-shaded squares marked with an “X” indicate where the wrappedelastic fibers 28 pass under the wrappedelastic fibers 20 of thewarp 16. - A
simplified fabric pattern 48 corresponding to thechain draft 46 ofFIG. 5 is illustrated inFIG. 6 .FIG. 6 illustrates that thefabric 10 is formed using a four pick repeat. - The
fabric 10 formed in the manner disclosed herein has numerous desirable characteristics and traits. In an embodiment, thefabric 10 is able to stretch between about fifteen percent (15%) and between about forty-five percent (45%) in each of the warp andweft directions fabric 10 is able to stretch about thirty percent (30%) in each of the warp andweft directions fabric 10 is durable and machine washable, light-weight, and has good hand (i.e., feel). In addition, thefabric 10 also provides multi-directional stretch. As such, garments and other clothing items formed using thefabric 10 provide a high level of comfort to the wearer. - While this invention has been described with reference to illustrative embodiments, this description is not intended to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications and combinations of the illustrative embodiments, as well as other embodiments of the invention, will be apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description. It is therefore intended that the appended claims encompass any such modifications or embodiments.
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