WO2016112925A1 - Structure de jonction de couture, article textile présentant une telle structure de jonction de couture, procédé et appareil de fabrication d'une structure de jonction de couture - Google Patents

Structure de jonction de couture, article textile présentant une telle structure de jonction de couture, procédé et appareil de fabrication d'une structure de jonction de couture Download PDF

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WO2016112925A1
WO2016112925A1 PCT/EP2015/000058 EP2015000058W WO2016112925A1 WO 2016112925 A1 WO2016112925 A1 WO 2016112925A1 EP 2015000058 W EP2015000058 W EP 2015000058W WO 2016112925 A1 WO2016112925 A1 WO 2016112925A1
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adhesive material
porous membrane
joining structure
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Tobias Frank
Stefan PIONTEK
Werner Stuebiger
Irene TAN-RANGE
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W.L. Gore & Associates Gmbh
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  • the present disclosure relates to a durable waterproof seam-joining structure with at least one seam that seals at least a first and second composite layer in a waterproof manner using adhesive material, wherein the first and second composite layers comprise membrane layers.
  • the present disclosure further relates to a textile article, like a garment, with such seam-joining structure, and to a method and apparatus for manufacturing such seam-joining structure.
  • Textile articles like clothing articles, can be made waterproof by arranging a waterproof water-vapor-permeable functional layer like a membrane, e.g. on the inside of the outer material of such article (which, in case of garments, are often called functional garments).
  • a textile liner can be arranged on the side of the functional layer facing the body of the user of the clothing article.
  • Functional garments are often made of functional protective materials, such as membrane laminates, to provide the wearer with specific properties.
  • the membrane laminates have a function of protecting the wearer from the threat to his/her well-being, such as rain, snow, wind, temperatures, chemicals or blood pathogens.
  • membrane laminates include porous polytetra- fluoroethylene membranes, porous or monolithic polyurethane membranes, and polyetherpolyester.
  • garments are often sewn together from several pieces in order to achieve a specific fit, strength, durability, and/or optical appearance.
  • multilayer laminates of the above-mentioned type When multilayer laminates of the above-mentioned type are used, individual cuts of the garment are cut out from laminate webs and then joined to form the garment.
  • two laminate webs of the garment are thereby joined to each other by a sewing seam in a seam area.
  • the functional layer of the laminate is perforated by such sewing, so that the waterproofness of the functional layer is adversely affected and undesired leaks can occur at the seam location.
  • a seam sealing provides a barrier function comparable to the membrane laminate.
  • such seams are covered by a thermoplastic seam tape.
  • the tape is softened by hot air and applied over the seam by a specialized machine.
  • Such tape most commonly includes at least two layers where one layer has a melting point higher than the other layer. This allows the hot air sealing machine to melt the lower melting sealing layer, leaving the higher melting layer intact as a carrier.
  • thermoplastic adhesives are often used to seal fabric seams, such as adhesives made from polyurethanes, PVC, polyesters and polyamides.
  • thermoplastic adhesives suffer from numerous disadvantages including tempera- ture limitations, limited durability and resistance to hydrolysis, and susceptibility to some chemicals.
  • WO 01/26495 A describes the use of silicone for sealing seams.
  • a seam seal that protects protective barrier fabrics by employing a seal- ing backer that seals the protective barrier fabrics over their seam joints with a silicone sealant layer.
  • the silicone layer provides a seal between the sealing backer and the seamed protective barrier fabric panels and adheres the sealing backer to the seam.
  • the protective barrier in the sealing backer and the protective barrier in the fabric are selected such as to allow impregnation of liquid uncross-linked silicone into the pores of the sealing backer protective barrier and into the pores of the fabric protective barrier.
  • such sealed seams still suffer from degradation of waterproofness over lifetime, particularly over a multitude of washing cycles of the fabric. It would be beneficial to provide a seam-joining structure of the type as mentioned above that contributes to creating a durable and waterproof functional garment.
  • the present invention relates to a seam-joining structure with features according to claim 1.
  • the invention also relates to a textile article, particularly a garment, with such seam-joining structure according to the features of claim 15.
  • the invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a seam-joining structure according to the features of claim 17.
  • the invention also relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a seam-joining structure according to the features of claim 26.
  • a seam-joining structure comprising at least a first composite layer and a second composite layer, a seam area comprising at least one seam that joins the first and second composite layers, at least one protective layer which covers the at least one seam, and an adhesive material which generates a liquid proof seal in the seam area and which bonds the at least one protective layer to the seam area.
  • Each of the first and second composite lay- ers comprises at least one porous membrane layer with pores and with a first side, and a barrier layer joined to the at least one porous membrane layer opposite the first side and which is a barrier for the adhesive material, wherein at least in a portion of the seam area the pores of the respective porous membrane layers between the respective first side and the respective barrier layer are completely filled with the adhesive material.
  • the composite layers may be waterproof and water vapor permeable composite layers.
  • the adhesive material also acts as a sealing material in providing the liquid proof seal.
  • a method of manufacturing a seam-joining structure which comprises at least a first composite layer and a second composite layer and a seam area comprising at least one seam that joins the first and second composite layers, wherein each of the first and second composite layers comprises at least one porous membrane layer with pores and with a first side, and a barrier layer joined to the at least one porous membrane layer opposite the first side.
  • the method is comprising the steps of applying an adhesive material to the at least one seam in the seam area which generates a liquidproof seal such that in at least a portion of the seam area the pores of the respective porous membrane layers between the respective first side and the respective barrier layer are completely penetrated with the adhesive material through to the respective barrier layer which is a barrier for the adhesive material, and bonding at least one protective layer to the seam area by the adhesive material, such that the at least one protective layer covers the at least one seam.
  • the adhesive material comprises silicone. According to a further embodiment, the adhesive material comprises a two- component room temperature curing adhesive material. According to another embodiment the adhesive material comprises a two-component curing silicone.
  • the adhesive type used according to the invention provides a high hydrolysis resistance and temperature resistance compared to thermoplastic adhesives like PU based adhesive systems.
  • the adhesive material comprises a viscosity lower than 6000 mPa s for penetration of the pores of the porous membrane layers, in particular before applying to the seam area.
  • the viscosity is lower than 4000 mPa s.
  • the viscosity is lower than 3000 mPa s.
  • the viscosity is lower than 2000 mPa s.
  • the adhesive material comprises a viscosity of 3500 mPa s for penetration of the pores of the porous membrane layers, in particular before applying to the seam area.
  • the viscosity may be measured according to test method as described in ISO 3219 at a temperature of 23°C.
  • a two component curing silicone adhesive material provides prompt and full penetration capabilities into the porous membrane structures. Full penetration may be reached at least after a certain time period depending on, for example, the type of membrane and adhesive viscosity.
  • At least one or each of the composite layers comprises at least one porous membrane layer and a continuous non-porous layer.
  • the continuous non-porous layer forms the barrier layer.
  • the at least one porous membrane layer is at least one first porous membrane layer, and each of the first and second composite layers further comprises at least one second porous membrane layer attached to the barrier layer opposite to the first porous membrane layer.
  • at least one of the first porous membrane layer and the second porous membrane layer is water vapor permeable and waterproof.
  • the first porous membrane layer and/or the second porous membrane layer is water vapour permeable and air impermeable.
  • At least one of the first porous membrane layer and the second porous membrane layer comprises expanded polytetrafluororethylene (ePTFE).
  • ePTFE expanded polytetrafluororethylene
  • porous membrane means any membranes with a permeable structure throughout the thickness of the membrane.
  • the permeable structure comprises a nodes and fibril structure forming pores as exemplary shown in Figure 9.
  • the pore size of the pores of the at least one porous membrane layer is in a range between 0.05 ⁇ to 10 pm, particularly from about 0.1 pm to about 1 pm, more particularly from about 0.15 pm to about 0.8 ⁇ .
  • the barrier layer is a barrier for the adhesive material such that the adhesive material is hindered to penetrate through the barrier layer until the adhesive material has hardened. As such, the barrier layer does not need to be impermeable for the adhesive material as such.
  • the barrier layer forms a border for the adhesive material such that in the manufacturing process the adhesive material cannot penetrate through the structure of the barrier layer and therefore is not visible on the side of the barrier layer opposite to the porous membrane layer. The barrier layer at least significantly slows down any penetration of the adhesive material into the barrier layer.
  • the barrier layer is impermeable for the adhesive material.
  • the barrier layer comprises a non-porous material.
  • the barrier layer comprises waterproof, water vapor permeable poly- urethane.
  • the barrier layer comprises at least one of the following materials: polyurethane, polyester, silicone, paper, monolithic polymer layer or foil, material comprising polytetrafluororethylene (PTFE).
  • the barrier layer comprises a hydrophobic and/or oleophobic treated porous membrane.
  • the barrier layer may comprise a porous membrane with a hydrophobic and/or oleophobic coating (e.g. with fluoropolymers or fluoroacylate).
  • each of the first and second composite layers further comprises at least one textile layer on the side of the barrier layer or on the side of the second porous membrane layer opposite to the first porous membrane layer.
  • the at least one textile layer is the outer layer of a textile article like a garment.
  • the protective layer may comprise a porous material with pores which are at least partially filled with the adhesive material.
  • the protective layer comprises expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.
  • the protective layer may comprise a one- or a multi-layer structure with at least one porous membrane as one of the layers.
  • the protective layer can have the same or a similar structure as one of the first and second composite layers.
  • the protective layer may comprise a textile material.
  • Another aspect of the invention is related to a textile article, particularly a garment, comprising a seam-joining structure as described above and in the following.
  • the garment is configured such that it withstands 30 to 50 industrial washing cycles according to ISO 15797, method 8 at 60°C, drying method B (tunnel 150-155°C).
  • the adhesive material is formed from at least two components supplied to the seam area and which chemically react with each other forming a two-component curing silicone adhesive material, wherein the two- component curing silicone adhesive material is heated for accelerating the chemical reaction. Said adhesive material cures with room temperatures.
  • the method further comprises the step of applying a heated air flow to at least a portion of the seam area. Particularly, at a particular throughput speed of the first and second composite layers the adhesive material is treated with the heated air flow within a length in the range of 20 to 100 mm, more particularly within a length of 75 mm ⁇ 5 mm along a transportation direction of the first and second composite layers. In this way it can be achieved that the adhesive material is hardened within a certain distance from a location where the liquid adhesive material is applied to the composite layers.
  • the heated air flow generates a temperature of approximately 150°C at a surface of the protective layer facing the heated air flow. According to an embodiment, this results in a temperature in the adhesive material of approximately 70°C ⁇ 5°C.
  • the adhesive material is applied to the at least one seam at a throughput speed of 2.5 ⁇ 0.5 m/min of the first and second composite layers.
  • the protective layer is preferably applied to the at least one seam separately from the adhesive material.
  • an apparatus for manufacturing a seam-joining structure which comprises at least a first composite layer and a second composite layer and a seam area comprising at least one seam that joins the first and second composite layers, wherein each of the first and second composite layers comprises at least one porous membrane layer with pores and with a first side, and a barrier layer joined to the at least one porous membrane layer opposite the first side.
  • the apparatus comprises a first supply device for continuously applying a liquid adhesive material to the at least one seam in the seam area for generating a liquid proof seal, such that in at least a portion of the seam area the applied adhesive material completely penetrates the pores of the respective porous membrane layers between the respective first side and the respective barrier layer through to the respective barrier layer which is a barrier for the adhesive material.
  • An air flow generating device is provided for generating and applying a heated air flow to the seam area applied with the adhesive material, wherein at a particular throughput speed of the first and second composite layers the air flow is applied to the adhesive material at a particular throughput speed of the first and second composite layers within a length in the range of 20 to 100 mm along a transportation direction of the first and second composite layers.
  • a second supply device is provided for continuously supplying at least one protective layer to the seam area such that the at least one protective layer covers the at least one seam and bonds to the seam area by the adhesive material.
  • the air flow is applied to the adhesive material at a particular throughput speed of the first and second composite layers within a length of 75 mm ⁇ 5 mm along a transportation direction of the first and second composite layers.
  • the apparatus further comprises a heating device for pre-heating the first and second composite layers in the seam area before the second supply device supplies the at least one protective layer to the seam area.
  • Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of two composite layers joined together to form a seam-joining structure according to an embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of two composite layers joined together to form a seam-joining structure according to another embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 3 shows a SEM picture of a cross-section through a seam-joining structure along line A-A according to the embodiments as shown in Figures 1 and 2,
  • Fig. 4 shows an example of a garment article with one or more seam-joining structures according to an embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 5 shows a schematic view of apparatus for manufacturing a seam-joining structure according to an embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 6 shows a schematic depiction of dimensions applied in the apparatus 60 according to Fig. 5 according to an embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 7 schematically shows a test apparatus for applying a peeling force to the protective layer for determining whether the adhesive material has hardened to a desired degree after application to the seam area
  • Fig. 8 shows a table of exemplary manufacturing parameters used to determine the grade of curing of the adhesive material
  • Fig. 9 shows a SEM of the surface of the first side of a porous membrane in one embodiment.
  • a seam-joining structure according to embodiments of the present invention will be further explained below with reference to Figures 1 to 3.
  • the composite layers which are joined together in a seam area are only depicted schematically in Figures 1 and 2, in order to better show the seam-joining structure.
  • a seam area is an area comprising at least one seam, e.g. an area covering a seam and/or surrounding a seam.
  • a seam area particularly is an area of a joint region comprising the seam and the adjacent membrane composites.
  • the membrane composites are arranged such that the first porous membrane on each side of the seam is forming the "outer" side of the seam area where the adhesive material is applied to.
  • the pores of the respective porous mem- branes are completely filled by the adhesive material.
  • the filled pores in at least a portion of the seam area form a continuous adhesive line between the first side of the respective porous membrane and the barrier layer.
  • the continuous adhesive line can be formed substantially vertical between the first side of the porous membrane and the barrier layer.
  • the con- tinuous adhesive line can be formed more irregular between the first side of the porous membrane and the barrier layer.
  • the pores in the seam area are completely filled between the first side of the porous membrane and the barrier layer. Based on the process, air inclusions may be possible within the filled porous membrane areas.
  • the barrier layer is underneath the first porous membranes and stops the flow of adhesive material.
  • a composite layer has at least two components (or two different functional parts), each of them has a different function with respect to the adhesive material.
  • One of the layers is a porous membrane layer which is permeable for the adhesive material.
  • Another layer is a barrier layer which is a barrier for the adhesive material, preferably impermeable for the adhesive material.
  • the composite layer is preferably at least water vapor permeable. In one embodiment the composite layer is wa- ter vapor permeable and waterproof.
  • the barrier layer is a layer forming a barrier for the adhesive material, particularly the silicone adhesive material.
  • the silicone adhesive material completely fills the pores of the first porous membrane layers in the seam area, but substantially can- not penetrate and fill into the structure of the barrier layer.
  • the barrier layer may have a structure that prevents any penetration of the adhesive material, particularly the silicone adhesive material.
  • the barrier layer comprises a continuous non-porous structure.
  • the barrier layer comprises pores of a size that prevents the adhesive material, particularly the sili- cone adhesive material, from penetrating into the pores or significantly slows down the penetration. Fig.
  • FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a seam-joining structure 10, in which a first composite layer 14 and a second composite layer 15 are joined with a seam 12 which comprises a first stitch 121 and a second stitch 122 (so-called top stitch), both comprised in a seam area 30.
  • Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of a seam-joining structure 10, in which respectively a first composite layer 14 and a second composite layer 15 are joined with a seam 12 which comprises a stitch (not shown) joining the composite layers 14 and 15 side-by-side (i.e. with their end faces or front faces abutting to one another) in a seam area 30.
  • any kind of seam joining at least two composite layers to one another can be employed in connection with the present invention.
  • the term seam-joining structure shall encompass in principle any structure in which respective layers are joined by a seam.
  • a seam may be a stitched seam, a welded seam, or a glued seam, or any combination thereof.
  • a seam may join at least two composite layers, but may, in principle, join more than two layers, wherein at least two of them are composite layers.
  • a variety of materials and layer configurations can be used for the composite layers being joined such as, for example, membrane composites comprising multiple membrane layers.
  • a composite layer or the composite layers can be part of multilayer laminates, such as a two-layer laminate where the respective composite layer is combined with a textile layer.
  • a composite layer or the composite layers can be part of a three-layer laminate in being embedded between two textile layers, for example, forming a layer structure with an outer material layer, a composite layer and a textile layer.
  • many types of composite layers are suitable for producing a waterproof textile article like a garment that can be used to produce a barrier with respect to penetrating water.
  • a laminate as used herein is a layered structure with a composite layer.
  • a laminate comprises at least a two-layer laminate comprising a membrane composite and a textile layer.
  • a membrane or membrane layer is a sheet or film that is thin and has a functional property, such as water-vapor permeability and waterproof ness.
  • a membrane composite may comprise at least a first porous membrane layer and a barrier layer.
  • a textile layer may be attached by discontinuous attachments (such as a discontinuous adhesive layer) to the side of the membrane composite opposite to the porous membrane side.
  • the first porous membrane layer and/or second porous membrane layer comprises a microstructure with pores.
  • the first porous membrane layer preferably has a pore size of about 0.05 pm to about 10 pm, particularly of about 0.1 pm to about 1 pm, particularly of about 0.15 pm to about 0.8 pm.
  • a two-layer laminate according to Fig. 2 may be used incorporating the respective first and second composite layers 14, 15, which are suitable for forming a waterproof, water-vapor-permeable and therefore breathable garment article.
  • a first two-layer laminate 16, as shown in Fig. 2 may have a textile layer 25, like an outer material, which is water-vapor-permeable and not waterproof.
  • a first waterproof, water-vapor-permeable composite layer 14 is arranged on a side of the textile layer 25.
  • a second two-layer laminate 18 may have a textile layer 26, like an outer material, which is water-vapor-permeable and also not waterproof.
  • a second waterproof, water-vapor-permeable composite layer 15 is arranged on a side of the textile layer 26.
  • the composite layers 14, 15 and the textile layers 25, 26 are preferably attached in a water vapor permeable manner, for example by using a discontinuous applied adhesive layer.
  • the first and second waterproof, water-vapor-permeable composite layers 14, 15 comprise each at least one waterproof, water-vapor-permeable porous membrane 20.
  • each of the first and second composite layers 14, 15 comprises at least one porous membrane layer 20 and a barrier layer 22.
  • Each of the porous membrane layers 20 has a first side 201 and a second side 202 opposite the first side 201. Pores 24 are arranged between the respective first side 201 and second side 202.
  • the respective porous membrane layer 20 can be made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE).
  • ePTFE expanded polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Such ePTFE layer 20 may be provided with a non-porous polyurethane layer as barrier layer 22.
  • Such a composite layer is waterproof and water vapor permeable. Such composites are described for example in US 4 194 041 A.
  • the barrier layer 22 is joined to the porous membrane layer 20 opposite the first side 201.
  • the barrier layer 22 is joined to the porous membrane layer 20 on the second side 202 of the porous membrane layer 20.
  • the second side 202 of the porous membrane layer 20 may have various forms or structures and, in some embodiments, may not be unambiguously identifiable.
  • the barrier layer 22 may penetrate somewhat into the porous membrane layer 20 and is mechanically anchored there, such that there is no unambiguous identifiable second side 202, or the second side 202 is somewhat irregular and may have the form of a corrugated and/or interrupted side or surface.
  • the first and second composite layers 14, 15 are each two-component composite layers having a porous membrane layer 20 and a barrier layer 22.
  • the respective textile layers 25, 26 may be arranged on the side of the barrier layer 22 which is opposite to the porous membrane layer 20 in forming respective two layer laminates 16, 18.
  • the barrier layer 22 is joined to the porous membrane layer 20 opposite its first side 201.
  • a textile liner (not shown in Fig. 2) may be arranged on the side of the first porous membrane layer 20, e.g. facing the body of a user of the garment article.
  • the textile layers 25, 26 as well as such textile liner can comprise materials chosen from the group of woven materials, knitted materials, and/or non-woven materials.
  • the layer structure according to Fig. 1 may be, in principle, the same or similar as the layer structure according to Fig. 2, wherein details regarding composition of the composite layers 14, 15 are not shown. Further, the textile layers 25, 26 are omitted in the structure according to Fig. 1.
  • two material webs comprising at least the composite layers 14, 15 are initially prepared for joining to each other by a seam.
  • the composite layers 14, 15 are placed in a way that their respective barrier layers 22 are lying against each other, and are then stitched to each other with a first stitch 121 leaving a seam allowance of a particular length.
  • the seam allowance of both composite layers 14, 15 is then bent towards the composite layer 15 and stitched to the composite layer 15 with a top stitch 122.
  • the composite layers 14, 15 are thus joined to each other by means of the seam 12 (comprising in this example the stitches 121 and 122) comprised in the seam area 30.
  • the seam area 30 covers both stitches 121 , 122 of the seam 12, and may cover only one of the stitches 121 , 122.
  • the composite layers 14, 15 are joined to each other, with their side edges facing each other (shown at 33), by means of the seam 12.
  • a seam area 30 is formed comprising the seam 12.
  • the seam 12 may comprise a different stitch as in Figure 1.
  • the seam 12 may be sewn (e.g. by a zig-zag stitch, not shown), connecting the composite layers 14, 15.
  • an adhesive material 50 is applied to the at least one seam 12 in the seam area 30 which generates a liquid proof seal at least in a portion thereof.
  • the adhesive material 50 is configured and applied in a manner such that in at least a portion of the seam area 30 (particularly in the seal joining area) the pores 24 of the porous membrane layers 20 of the composite layers 14, 15 are completely penetrated with the adhesive material 50 through to the respective barrier layer 22.
  • the adhesive material 50 is applied directly onto the respective composite layers, particularly directly to the first side 201 of the respective porous membrane layers 20 at least in the seal joining area.
  • the pores 24 of the respective porous membrane layer 20 between the respective first side 201 and the respective barrier layer 22 are completely filled with the adhesive material 50 to form a continuous adhesive line. More particularly, the pores 24 of the respective porous membrane layers 20 between the respective first side 201 and the respective second side 202 are completely filled with the adhesive material 50.
  • the barrier layer 22 is a barrier for the adhesive material 50 and helps to prevent that the adhesive material 50 is penetrated through to the opposite side of the seam. This is shown in Figs. 2, where the adhesive material 50 completely fills the pores 24 of the porous membrane layers 20 in the seam area 30.
  • the seam area 30 may comprise, e.g., two portions on the left and right hand side of the stitches 121 , 122, respectively, as shown in Fig. 1 at 31 and 32, respectively, or may comprise at least the centre region of the seam 12, as shown in Figs. 2 at 33 where the composite layers 14, 15 abut against each other.
  • the seam area 30 may comprise one or multiple portions arranged appropriately with respect to the seam.
  • the adhesive material 50 completely fills the pores 24 of the porous membrane layers 20 at least in a portion of the seam area 30. Particularly, the pores 24 are completely penetrated by the adhesive material 50 to build a continuous adhesive line within the porous structure of the respective porous membrane from the first side to the barrier layer.
  • all of the pores 24 in the cross-section of the respective porous membrane layers 20 of the first and second composite layers 14, 15 are filled with the adhesive material 50. It is possible that within the filled pores isolated air inclusions might be visible.
  • At least one protective layer 40 is bonded to the seam area 30 by the adhesive material 50, such that the at least one protective layer 40 covers the at least one seam 12.
  • a protective layer as used herein in the context of this invention is a layer that covers the at least one seam the seam area of the seam-joining structure in order to give protection against the surrounding and any environmental influences.
  • the protective layer protects among other things against damages by abrasion, puncture and friction. It also protects the rollers of the process against adhesive contamination.
  • the protective layer also supports and improves waterproofness in the seam area. Furthermore, the protective layer improves the aesthetic appearance.
  • the adhesive material 50 comprises a viscosity as described above, preferably a viscosity of 3500 mPa s (particularly measured at 23°C, according to test method described in ISO 3219) before applying to the seam area 30.
  • a viscosity as described above, preferably a viscosity of 3500 mPa s (particularly measured at 23°C, according to test method described in ISO 3219) before applying to the seam area 30.
  • a viscosity as described above, preferably a viscosity of 3500 mPa s (particularly measured at 23°C, according to test method described in ISO 3219) before applying to the seam area 30.
  • the adhesive material 50 is formed from at least two components supplied separately from different reservoirs and mixed just before being applied to the seam area 30. These at least two components chemically react with each other at room temperature forming a room temperature curing adhesive material 50. Compared to, e.g., liquid rubber high temperature curing adhesives, the curing process and time can be considerably shortened, and flexibility in making three- dimensional designs and narrow seam curves can be considerably increased.
  • the adhesive material 50 is preferably heated for accelerating the chemical reaction.
  • Fig. 3 shows a SEM picture of a cross-section through the seam-joining structure 10 according to one of Figures 1 or 2 taken along line A-A according to an embodiment of a seam-joining structure.
  • the adhesive material 50 extends into the porous membrane 20 of the composite layer 14 and partially into the protective layer 40.
  • the porous membrane 20 (particularly all of its pores along its cross-section in the seam area) is completely filled with adhesive material (region 43) through to the barrier layer 22.
  • the protective layer 40 may be porous and may be filled at least in part with the adhesive material 50, shown in region 41 in which the adhesive 50 is located in the pores of the protective layer 40. In one embodiment there may be a region 42 where only adhesive material 50 is located. SEM cross section analysis may be used to detect the penetration rate of the adhesive material in porous membranes according to this invention.
  • Fig. 5 shows a schematic view of an apparatus for manufacturing a seam-joining structure according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • the apparatus 60 comprises a first supply device 61 (schematically shown here as an adhesive applicator) for continuously applying a liquid adhesive material 50 (e.g., two components thereof mixed with each other) to the at least one seam in the seam area 30.
  • a liquid adhesive material 50 e.g., two components thereof mixed with each other
  • the adhesive material 50, or its respective components is supplied and applied, and has a composition in such a way that the applied adhesive material 50 completely penetrates the pores of the porous membrane layers in at least a portion of the seam area 30 through to the respective barrier layer.
  • two adhesive components are supplied simultaneously from a respective reservoir separately in a respective duct (two-part delivery system) and mixed before applying to the seam area 30.
  • a static mixer may be used for mixing the components before applying to the seam area 30.
  • an adhesive applicator (shown here as a duct at 61 ) may be arranged to supply the mixed adhesive compound 50, which is still liquid and has a preferred viscosity as described herein, to the seam area 30.
  • the adhesive components may be premixed or mixed in the process. In either case, the supply system provides a stream of liquid adhesive material 50 to the applicator 61 , mixed and ready to use and with sufficient pressure to flow through the applicator 61. Where the adhesive components 50 are premixed, the supply system handles only a single component.
  • the first and second composite layers 14, 15 are already joined by means of a seam 12 (like in Figures 1 , 2) and supplied at a particular throughput speed to the first supply device 61 such that the adhesive material 50 is continuously applied to the joined and forward moving first and second composite layers 14, 15 at the seam area 30.
  • the first and second composite layers 14, 15 are moved forward at a certain throughput speed in direction D which designates the transportation direction or throughput direction of the seam-joining structure.
  • the moving forward can be performed manually by an operator or automatically by a guiding device (such as a roller) or a combination of both.
  • the particular throughput speed can vary over time during manufacturing, i.e. need not be constant during the manufacturing process.
  • the apparatus 60 further comprises a second supply device 62, which is separate from the first supply device 61 , for continuously supplying at least one protective layer 40 to the seam area 30 in a way that the protective layer 40 covers the at least one seam and, at the end of the application process, bonds to the seam area 30 by the adhesive material 50.
  • the second supply device 62 comprises a cutting device for tailoring the protective layer 40.
  • the protective layer 40 is supplied from a process direction to the supplying direction of the composite layers 14, 15 such that the protective layer 40 is applied from a direction towards the upper side of the composite layers 14, 15 similar to the adhesive compound 50. By applying the protective layer 40, the separate liquid adhesive material 50 penetrates into the porous membrane layers of the composite layers 14, 15.
  • a respective supplying or guiding device such as a respective roller 65, may be provided for supplying and/or guiding the protective layer and composite layers, respectively.
  • the adhesive material 50 immediately wets or moistens into the porous membrane layers.
  • the porous protective layer 40 is likewise penetrated by the adhesive compound 50 up to certain height, as shown in Fig. 2.
  • the apparatus 60 further comprises an air flow generating device 66 arranged after the supply device 61 for generating and applying a heated air flow 68 to the seam area 30 applied with the adhesive material 50.
  • the air flow generating device 66 comprises a heater for heating air to a particular temperature controlled by a heater control circuit and an air fan for blowing the heated air towards the seam area 30.
  • the air flow 68 is heated to a temperature such that the adhesive material 50 is sufficiently hardened within a certain distance from its application location in liquid form.
  • the heated air flow 68 is applied to the seam area 30 such that the adhesive material 50 is treated with the heated air flow 68 within a length of 75 mm ⁇ 5 mm along the transportation direction D of the first and second composite layers 14, 15, as shown schematically in Figs. 5 and 6. After such treatment, particularly at a throughput speed of 2.5 ⁇ 0.5 m/min, the adhesive material 50 is considered hardened.
  • Fig. 6 shows a schematic depiction of dimensions applied in the apparatus 60 according to Fig. 5 according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • the air flow generating device 66 applies the heated air flow 68 to the adhesive material 50 applied to the seam area 30 within a length of 75 mm ⁇ 5 mm along the transportation direction D while the first and second composite layers 14, 15 are moving forward at a certain throughput speed in the transportation direction D.
  • the length d1 of the air outlet 69 of the air flow generating device 66 along the transportation direction D corresponds to the length of 75 ⁇ 5 mm.
  • This embodiment may be applied in cases in which the air flow 68 is blown out of the air flow generating device 66 approximately straight onto the seam area 30 (i.e perpendicular to the transportation direction D, as shown in Fig. 5).
  • the length d1 of the air outlet 69 of the air flow generating device 66 may deviate from the length of 75 ⁇ 5 mm, for example the length may be in the range of 20 to 100 mm.
  • the apparatus 60 comprises a plane 67 for guiding the joined first and second composite layers 14, 15 and the seam, respectively.
  • This provides the advantage that the applied adhesive 50 is sufficiently hardened within the predetermined distance so that any shifting or slipping of the protective layer 40 on the seam 12 is substantially prevented. This facilitates an accurate application of the protective layer 40 on the seam 12.
  • the adhesive material 50 is applied to the seam 12 at a throughput speed of 2.5 ⁇ 0.5 m/min of the first and second composite layers 14, 15.
  • the apparatus 60 is capable to employ speed ranges between 0.5 and 3 m/min.
  • the rollers 65 of the apparatus 60 may be driven by a respective motor at a particular throughput speed for conveying the joined composite layers 14, 15 with the seam by the particular throughput speed.
  • the rollers 65 may also be provided for guiding and, if appropriate, pressing the protective layer 40 onto the seam area 30 and distributing the liquid adhesive material 50 over a certain range in the seam area.
  • various mixing ranges of the adhesive material 50 are possible and may be adjusted, e.g. in a mixer (static or dynamic) and/or by the respective supply system of the respective adhesive component.
  • the heated energy applied to the seam area through the heated air flow 68 may then be increased correspondingly, in order to ensure that the adhesive material 50 is hardened within a certain distance as set out above. For example, if the throughput speed is increased, the temperature of the heated air flow 68 and/or the amount of air is increased as well.
  • the heated air flow 68 generates a temperature of approximately 150°C at a surface of the protective layer 40 facing the heated air flow 68. This contributes to hardening of the adhesive material 50 within a certain distance as set out above.
  • the temperature measured at the upper surface of the protective layer 40 may be between 80°C and 150°C.
  • the air flow generating device 66 may generate a temperature of approximately 320°C ⁇ 10°C in its heating chamber before blowing the heated air 68 towards the seam area 30.
  • the heated air flow 68 may be approximately 60 l/min.
  • the process of hardening the adhesive material (e.g. by adjusting the throughput speed and/or the heated air flow 68) is adjusted such that at the end of the hardening process of the adhesive material, substantially no adhesive material has penetrated through the barrier layer 22 (in case that the barrier layer 22 is not completely impermeable to the adhesive material).
  • the apparatus 60 further comprises a heating device 63 for pre-heating the first and second composite layers 14, 15 in the seam area 30 (e.g. by heated air) before the first supply device 61 supplies the adhesive material to the seam area 30.
  • a heating device 63 for pre-heating the first and second composite layers 14, 15 in the seam area 30 (e.g. by heated air) before the first supply device 61 supplies the adhesive material to the seam area 30.
  • An apparatus is particularly capable to continuously dose a two component liquid phase silicone adhesive material in a ratio of 9:1 (between the two components) and a dosing range of 1 g/m min ⁇ 0.5 g/m to 6 g/m ⁇ 0.5 g/m. Particularly, a dosing of 1.2 g/m ⁇ 0,5 g/m may be used. Adhesive penetration and curing can be controlled by the apparatus at a speed range from 1 - 3 m/min. Three-dimensional components of a garment can be seam sealed, and curves with a minimum 2.75 " (70 mm) radius can advantageously be processed. Further benefits are improved seam aesthetics, soft and durable sealed seams resulting in more flexible garments and/or reduced noise. Further, a suitable technology for stretchable and durable seams is provided.
  • the quality of the curing of the adhesive material in the seam can be determined by the curing measurement using a spring gauge test equipment, as explained below.
  • the test determines the grade of curing by measuring the peel strength of the protective layer.
  • the spring gauge measurements refer to a test method as shown in Fig. 7 and further explained below.
  • the results of the test method are summarized in Figure 8.
  • the width refers to the width of the protective layer.
  • the air flow temperatures refer to the air flow 68 as shown in Fig. 5.
  • the process speed refers to the throughput speed of the composite layers.
  • the adhesive material 50 comprises silicone.
  • at least one of the components of the adhesive material comprises a silicone material.
  • the adhesive material 50 comprises a two-component room temperature curing adhesive material.
  • two component adhesive materials that can be applied according to the invention may be as follows:
  • RTV and HTV fluoro-silicones SIFEL8570 A/B; SIFEL8070 A/B by the company Shin-Etsu Silicones Europe B.V, Wiesbaden, Germany.
  • the two component curing silicone adhesive by the company Wacker may also use in alternative formulations: - RT601 A/B in 8:1 ; 7:1 ; 10:1 ; 12:1 mix ratios
  • first porous membrane layer 20 and/or the second porous membrane layer 23 of the first and second composite layers 14, 15 is at least water vapor permeable. In another embodiment the first porous membrane layer 20 and/or the second porous membrane layer 23 is water vapour permeable and wa- terproof.
  • Suitable fluoropolymer materials include expandable fluoropolymers such as but not limited to expanded PTFE, expanded products made with polymers as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,708,044 (Branca, 1988), U.S. Pat. No. 6,541 ,589 (Bailie, 2003), U.S. Pat. No. 7,531 ,611 (Sabol et al., 2009), U.S. Pat. Application No. 1 1/906,877 (Ford), and the like.
  • expandable fluoropolymers such as but not limited to expanded PTFE, expanded products made with polymers as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,708,044 (Branca, 1988), U.S. Pat. No. 6,541 ,589 (Bailie, 2003), U.S. Pat. No. 7,531 ,611 (Sabol et al., 2009), U.S. Pat. Application No. 1 1/906,877 (Ford), and the like.
  • the porous membrane may be a fluoropolymer membrane such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), expanded modified polytetrafluoroethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), ePTFE films or PTFE films coated with protective coatings such as polyurethanes, polyolefin films, polyurethane films, silicone and silicone containing films, as well as other fluoropolymer containing films such as skived PTFE and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), and composites having polytetrafluoroethylene membranes.
  • fluoropolymer membrane such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), expanded modified polytetrafluoroethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), ePTFE films or PTFE films coated with protective coatings such as polyurethanes, polyolefin films, polyurethane films, silicone and silicone containing films, as well as other fluoropolymer containing films such as ski
  • the composite layer is ePTFE at least partially coated with polyurethane.
  • the composite layer may be comprised of:
  • the layer (a) of said composite may form the porous membrane and layer (b) may form the barrier layer of the invention.
  • the composite layer may have a structure as disclosed in WO 201 1/140494 A.
  • the pore size of the pores of at least one of the first porous membrane layer 20 is in a range between 0.05 pm to 10 pm, preferably from about 0.1 pm to about 1 ⁇ , more preferably from about 0.15 pm to about 0.8 pm.
  • the pore size of porous membrane layers can be measured with the Coulter PorometerTM, produced by Coulter Electronics, Inc., Hialeah, Florida, USA.
  • Figure 9 shows a SEM picture of the surface of the first side of a porous membrane according to one embodiment.
  • the picture shows a nodes and fibril structure into which the adhesive material will penetrate and fill up the spaces within the nodes and fibril structure.
  • the barrier layer 22 is impermeable for the adhesive material 50.
  • the barrier layer 22 comprises a non-porous material, such as a continuous polyurethane layer. With such constitution, the adhesive material 50 cannot penetrate through the barrier layer 22.
  • the barrier layer 22 comprises at least one of the following materials: polyurethane, polyester, silicone, paper, monolithic poly- mer layer or foil, cellulosic sheet like paper, material comprising PTFE.
  • embodiments of the barrier layer 22 may comprise a porous material with a pore size which does not allow the permeation of the adhesive material.
  • the barrier layer 22 may comprise a porous membrane, as described in WO 2011/140494 A1 called there "interface”, e.g. as shown in Fig. 4 and Figs. 8a and 8b at reference numeral 17 between a first (14) and second (15) porous region.
  • interface layer which may be used as a barrier layer 22 according to the present invention, the skilled person will find various embodiments of such interface layer for use in embodiments of the present invention in WO 2011/140494 A1 , the disclosure of which in this regard is incorporated herein by reference.
  • the protective layer 40 comprises a porous material with pores which are at least partially filled with the adhesive material 50, as shown in Fig. 2.
  • the protective layer 40 may comprise a barrier layer, e.g. a layer of continuous non-porous polyurethane. This provides the additional advantage that the protective layer serves as an additional liquid barrier to penetration of liquids, but is still water vapor permeable, e.g. in regions outside of the adhesive material 50.
  • a seam-joining structure formed according to the invention can be used advantageously in a garment, preferably in a clothing article.
  • Fig. 4 shows an example of a garment, particularly a jacket 100 in a front view and in a back view. All seams of the jacket 100 have been seam sealed according to the invention.
  • the nine circled areas (1 to 9) demonstrate selected seam areas which have been tested for wa- terproofness according to the Suter Test. Since the seam-joining structures are designed to be waterproof, a clothing article with such a seam-joining structure can be used in wide areas under harsh conditions. Thanks to the improved seam- joining structure, the seams are capable to withstand a high number of washing cycles, even at increased temperatures which may applied for drying the garment.
  • a textile article, particularly a garment, of the general type, as described above, which is waterproof, but water-vapor-permeable, can be produced with a multilayer laminate structure, as explained above, whereby wearing comfort is increased by the water-vapor permeability.
  • Any membrane layer and/or barrier layer of such structure used herein can be water-vapor-permeable and gas-impermeable (air-impermeable), or water-vapor- permeable and liquid-proof (waterproof), or water-vapor-permeable, gas- imperneable, and liquid-proof.
  • a textile article in connection with the present invention can be any garment including jackets, trousers, hats, bands, shoes, boots, socks, gloves, mitten, coats, skirts, pants, and the like.
  • a textile article can also be any of hoods, gators, bivi bags and tents.
  • a composite layer is considered "liquidproof or waterproof", if it guarantees a water entry pressure of at least 1 ⁇ 10 4 Pa.
  • the composite layer material preferably guarantees a water entry pressure of more than 1 ⁇ 10 5 Pa.
  • the water-entry pressure may be measured, e.g., according to a test method in which distilled water, at 20 ⁇ 2 °C, is applied to a sample of 100 cm 2 of the composite layer with increasing pressure. The pressure increase of the water is 60 + 3 cm H 2 0 per minute. The water-entry pressure then corresponds to the pressure at which water first appears on the other side of the sample. Details of the procedure are stipulated in ISO standard 081 1 from the year 1981.
  • a composite layer is considered "water-vapor-permeable", if it has a water-vapor permeability Ret of less than 150 m 2 ⁇ Pa ⁇ W" 1 .
  • the water-vapor permeability is tested according to the Hohenstein skin model. This test method is described in DIN EN 31092 (02/94) or ISO 11092 (1993).
  • air-impermeable (wind-tight) means that the composite layer has an air permeability of less than 25 l/m 2 /s, in some embodiments less than 5 l/m 2 /s.
  • test device In order to measure the air permeability of a material web a test device is used that can measure the air flow through the material web.
  • the test specimens are positioned between two rings, which results in a test area of 100 cm 2 . Air is drawn through the test specimen at a constant pressure of 100 Pa. The amount of air that passes through the test specimen is then measured and calculated in l/m 2 /s.
  • the test method is described in EN ISO 9237.
  • a sealed seam is considered to be liquid proof or waterproof if it passes the Suter test as described further below.
  • a two layer laminate commercially available under the name "Flameliner A 2 layer” and with the article number FLMR000000A by W.L.Gore & Associates GmbH, Germany was provided.
  • Said laminate has a two component membrane composite with porous ePTFE membrane and non-porous polyurethane layer.
  • the porous membrane layer has a pore size of 0.2 to 0.25 m.
  • the textile layer is a plain weave L1/1 made of 50% Aramid and 50% Viscose FR.
  • the laminate has a textile weight of 190 ⁇ 7 g/m 2 .
  • the resistance to water penetration is ⁇ 100 kPa according to EN2081 1/ ISO 81 1.
  • the Ret is ⁇ 8 m 2 Pa/W according to EN 31092 / ISO 11092.
  • Two pieces of the laminates are sewn together with the textile side facing outside and with a stitch length of 2-3 mm and a seam allowance of 2.5 mm ⁇ 0.5 mm.
  • the seam allowance is fixed by a top stitched seam (like in Fig. 1 ).
  • the same membrane composite layer was slitted in a 22 mm ⁇ 1 mm wide covering tape to form the protective layer.
  • the adhesive material is a Wacker Silicone RTV 601 A+B ordered by the company Drawinmaschines GmbH in Ottobrunn Germany.
  • the two components A and B of the RTV 601 adhesive mean
  • a two layer laminate commercially available under the name "Fireblocker N 2 layer” and with the article number FIRB000000N by W.L.Gore & Associates GmbH, Germany was provided.
  • Said laminate has a two component membrane composite with porous ePTFE membrane and non-porous polyurethane layer.
  • the porous membrane layer has a pore size of 0.2 - 0.25 ⁇ .
  • the textile layer is a nonwoven made of 100% Aramid.
  • the laminate has a textile weight of 140 ⁇ 25 g/m 2 .
  • the resistance to water penetration is ⁇ 100 kPa according to EN2081 / ISO 811.
  • the Ret is ⁇ 8 m 2 Pa W according to EN 31092 / ISO 1 1092.
  • Two pieces of laminate are sewn together, face outside with a stitch length of 2-3 mm and a seam allowance of 2.5 mm ⁇ 0.5 mm.
  • the seam allowance is fixed by a top stitched seam (like in Fig. 1 ).
  • the same membrane composite layer was slitted in 22 mm ⁇ 1 mm wide covering tape to form the protective layer.
  • the adhesive material is a Wacker Silicone RTV 601 A+B ordered the company Drawinmaschines GmbH in Ottobrunn Germany.
  • the two components A and B of the RTV 601 adhesive mean
  • the sealed seam structure has been tested for waterproofness according to the Suter Test (2min at 0.2 bar) and passed the test.
  • a two layer laminate commercially available under the name "Flameliner A 2 layer” and with the article number FLMR000000A by W.L.Gore & Associates GmbH, Germany was provided.
  • Said laminate has a two component membrane composite with porous ePTFE membrane and non-porous polyurethane layer.
  • the porous membrane layer has a pore size of 0.2 to 0.25 ⁇ .
  • the textile layer is a plain weave L1/1 made of 50% Aramid and 50% Viscose FR.
  • the laminate has a textile weight of 190 ⁇ 7 g/m 2 .
  • the resistance to water penetration is ⁇ 100 kPa according to EN20811/ ISO 811.
  • the Ret is ⁇ 8 m 2 Pa/W according to EN 31092 / ISO 11092.
  • Two pieces of the laminates are sewn together with the textile side facing outside and with a stitch length of 2-3 mm and a seam allowance of 2.5 - 4 mm ⁇ 0.5 mm.
  • the seam allowance is fixed by a top stitched seam (like in Fig. 1 ).
  • the seam has been seam sealed using a commercial available seam tape under the particle number 6GNAL022NATUK by W.L.Gore & Associates GmbH.
  • Said seam tape comprises waterproof tape material with a thermoplastic polyurethane adhesive layer.
  • the seam is applied to the seam by using a conventional seam tape machine.
  • the sealed seam structure has been tested for waterproofness according to the Suter Test (2min at 0.2 bar) and passed the test.
  • Example 1 and the comparative example 3 has been tested for heat stability using the oven test.
  • Example 1 was hang into a heated oven (Type 6120 by Heraeus Instruments GmbH) such that the weight is causing tension on the protective layer and exposed to heat of 180°C for 5 min. During and after the heat exposure no peeling effect can be observed.
  • a heated oven Type 6120 by Heraeus Instruments GmbH
  • the comparative example 3 was hang into a heated oven (Type 6120 by Heraeus Instruments GmbH) such that the weight is causing tension on the protective layer and exposed to heat of 180°C for 5 min. During the heat exposure the weight has peeled off the seam tape for a length of 1.0 to 3.5 cm showing the low heat stability of the PU adhesive.
  • a jacket was made of the 2 layer laminate of example 1.
  • the design of such a jacket is shown in Figure 4 in front and back view. All seams are waterproof sealed according to this invention and as explained in example 1.
  • As protective layer a porous layer made of ePTFE has been attached to the seams with a width of 22 mm ⁇ 1 mm.
  • Such a protective layer is exemplary shown in Figure 3.
  • a jacket was made using a 2 layer laminate commercially available under the name "Burano 2 layer” and with the article number BURA000000 by W.L.Gore & Associates GmbH, Germany.
  • Said laminate has a two component membrane composite with porous ePTFE membrane and non-porous polyurethane layer.
  • the porous membrane layer has a pore size of 0.2 to 0.25 pm.
  • the textile layer is a plain woven 1/1 made of 100% Polyester.
  • the laminate has a textile weight of 220 ⁇ 10 g/m 2 .
  • the resistance to water penetration is ⁇ 100 kPa according to EN2081 1/ ISO 81 1.
  • the Ret is ⁇ 6 m 2 Pa/W according to EN 31092 / ISO 1 1092.
  • jackets were tested for wash durability according to ISO 15797 at the Hohen- stein Test Institute.
  • the jackets according to example 4 and 5 run through 50 industrial wash cycles (IWC) at 60°C (method 8) and the drying method B (tunnel 150 to 155°C. No bleaching process was applied.
  • the jacket of example 4 shows an 89% pass rate of the nine selected seam sealed areas according Figure 4.
  • the jacket of example 5 shows a 50% pass rate of the nine selected seam sealed areas according Figure 4. Test methods:
  • the Suter test procedure is used. This procedure provides a low pressure challenge to the sample being tested by forcing water against one side of the test sample and observing the other side for indication that water has penetrated through the sample.
  • the test specimen is clamped and sealed between rubber gaskets in a fixture that holds the specimen so that water can be applied to an area of the specimen 4.72 inches in diameter (120 ⁇ 5 mm).
  • the water is applied under air pressure of 3 PSI (0.2 bar) to one side of the specimen.
  • PSI 0.2 bar
  • the other side of the sample is observed visually for any sign of water appearing on the side for 2 minutes. If no water is observed, the sample has passed the test and the sample considered waterproof.
  • Figure 7 schematically shows a test apparatus for applying a peeling force to the protective layer for determining whether the adhesive material has hardened to a desired degree after application to the seam area.
  • Figure 7 shows a spring 70 applying a peeling force of approximately 3 N to the protective layer 40 in a peeling direction, which is approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the composite layers 14, 15 and the seam area 30, peeling it off again from the seam area 30 after the adhesive material 50 has been applied and has passed through the apparatus. If the peeling force is lower than the above value, then the adhesive material is still somewhat liquid and not considered hardened, so that lower forces suffice for peeling off the protective layer.
  • a hardened adhesive material shall mean that the adhesive material is cross- linked to at least 80%.
  • a hardened adhesive material can also imply that a force for removing (peeling off) the protective layer from the seam area is at least 1.3 ⁇ 0.2 N at a width of the protective layer of 100 mm and a peeling speed of about 10 mm/sec.

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La présente invention concerne une structure (10) de jonction de couture comprenant au moins une première couche composite (14) et une seconde couche composite (15), une zone (30) de couture comprenant au moins une couture (12) qui relie les première et seconde couches composites (14, 15), au moins une couche protectrice (40) qui recouvre ladite couture (12), et un matériau adhésif (50) qui génère un joint d'étanchéité étanche aux liquides dans la zone (30) de couture et qui lie ladite couche protectrice (40) à la zone (30) de couture. Chacune des première et seconde couches composites (14, 15) comprend au moins une couche de membrane poreuse (20) dotée de pores (24) et d'un premier côté (201), et une couche barrière (22) reliée à ladite couche de membrane poreuse (20) en regard du premier côté (201) et qui constitue une barrière pour le matériau adhésif (50), les pores (24) des couches de membrane poreuse (20) respectives entre le premier côté (201) et la couche barrière (22) respective étant, au moins dans une partie de la zone (30) de couture, complètement remplis avec le matériau adhésif (50).
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