EP1699956A1 - Fabric formed from a largely untwisted yarn - Google Patents
Fabric formed from a largely untwisted yarnInfo
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- EP1699956A1 EP1699956A1 EP20040806776 EP04806776A EP1699956A1 EP 1699956 A1 EP1699956 A1 EP 1699956A1 EP 20040806776 EP20040806776 EP 20040806776 EP 04806776 A EP04806776 A EP 04806776A EP 1699956 A1 EP1699956 A1 EP 1699956A1
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- Prior art keywords
- yam
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D02—YARNS; MECHANICAL FINISHING OF YARNS OR ROPES; WARPING OR BEAMING
- D02G—CRIMPING OR CURLING FIBRES, FILAMENTS, THREADS, OR YARNS; YARNS OR THREADS
- D02G3/00—Yarns or threads, e.g. fancy yarns; Processes or apparatus for the production thereof, not otherwise provided for
- D02G3/22—Yarns or threads characterised by constructional features, e.g. blending, filament/fibre
- D02G3/34—Yarns or threads having slubs, knops, spirals, loops, tufts, or other irregular or decorative effects, i.e. effect yarns
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- D03—WEAVING
- D03D—WOVEN FABRICS; METHODS OF WEAVING; LOOMS
- D03D15/00—Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
- D03D15/20—Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads
- D03D15/208—Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads cellulose-based
- D03D15/217—Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the material of the fibres or filaments constituting the yarns or threads cellulose-based natural from plants, e.g. cotton
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- D03D—WOVEN FABRICS; METHODS OF WEAVING; LOOMS
- D03D15/00—Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
- D03D15/40—Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads
- D03D15/41—Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the structure of the yarns or threads with specific twist
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- D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
- D04B—KNITTING
- D04B1/00—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes
- D04B1/14—Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
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- D10—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
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- D10B2201/00—Cellulose-based fibres, e.g. vegetable fibres
- D10B2201/01—Natural vegetable fibres
- D10B2201/02—Cotton
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- D10—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
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- D10B2501/00—Wearing apparel
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- D10—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
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- D10B2503/06—Bed linen
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Definitions
- a fabric e.g., texture, softness, body, and absorbency.
- the most common yarn e.g., texture, softness, body, and absorbency.
- the present invention very fine fibers were used to form yams from which fine
- Thread Count number of threads per square inch
- Thread Count indicates a finer fabric. The finer the yam, the more the number of threads per square-inch. Yams formed from fine fibers are more expensive, and
- the first yarn ' formed from staple fibers.
- the first yam is intermeshed
- the twist multiplier is related to the turns-per-inch of the fibers
- woven fabric comprises a first yam formed from staple fibers.
- the first yam is
- yam can be both a weft yam and a warp yam.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a yam which embodies the
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of a woven fabric with an
- the yams are staple fibers that are in a largely untwisted manner, i.e.,
- yam fiber that are conventional staple fibers which are
- lustrous fabric that is very soft, smooth and absorbent. Yam is converted to fabric by processes, commonly weaving or
- twisting the fibers will not have the strength to be useful in making a fabric.
- Conventional fabrics comprise yams with a minimum level of twist; e.g., a twist
- Textile fibers are characterized by their linear structure.
- a fabric which embodies the present invention improves upon
- Embodying fabrics impart large degrees of the desirable properties of
- Staple fibers with a twist multiplier of less than 1.5 comprise a
- Twist multiplier is defined by the following
- Twist Multiplier (Twist-per-inch)/( ⁇ /Yarn Count(English)) [Eq.
- the twist-per-inch is the actual amount of twist provided to the
- Yam Count the amount of twist given to the fibers depending on its Yam Count.
- Yam count is an indication of the yam's
- Twist Multiplier (TM) is considered rather than the actual twist-per-
- TPI TPI
- the count is in the English system (Ne).
- the English count is indirectly related to the yam's diameter — the higher the Ne
- Figure 1 depicts a yam 10 formed from strands of fibers.
- TPI turns-per-inch
- twist multiplier 1.5 will yield a twist level of about 9.5 TPI.
- Yam 10 can comprise a cotton yam. As used herein, the term
- “yam” has its conventional meaning and refers to a single fiber, or alternatively a
- the yam is composed of many non-continuous and rather short
- the process of yam making consists of converting a stock of fibers
- the sliver is reduced by a drafting process which attenuates the
- Card sliver has many thousands of fibers in its cross section, whereas
- the sliver must therefore be attenuated, or drawn finer, and this is
- twist is imparted to the yam in a given direction (either clockwise or
- the TPI for a specific fiber is determined by the count, the fiber
- a clockwise or counterclockwise twist can be imparted to the yam.
- the yam produced is typically wound on some form of package to enable it to be
- the fibers of yam 10 exhibit a substantially reduced twist
- the fibers are arranged
- Knitted fabrics or woven fabrics can be made to have a yam
- Knitting is a method of converting yam into fabric
- warp yam and the weft yam are perpendicular to one
- processing processes include mercerizing, bleaching, dyeing, printing, finishing,
- the engineered fabric is
- the finishing process is the final step in producing fabrics and
- FIG. 2 illustrates fabric 20 with an exaggerated weave to more
- the fabric 20, composed of yam 10 is processed in a conventional manner
- Dyes are impregnated into the engineered fabric and prints are imprinted on the
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Abstract
Presented is a fabric (20) comprised of a staple fiber yarn exhibiting a twist multiplier of less than a prescribed value, preferably 1.5. Yarn (10) is formed from staple fibers twisted together with a certain number or twists-per-inch. The twist-per-inch of the yarn in the fabric is related to the yarn count and a proper balancing of the two results in a twist multiplier of preferably less than 1.5. The Yarn Count is indirectly related to the fiber diameter. The fabric embodying the present invention has a softer more luxurious feel, more bulk, and greater absorbency than a conventional fabric.
Description
FABRIC FORMED FROM A LARGELY UNTWISTED YARN
Field of Invention The present invention concerns fabrics that are produced with a
yam having staple fibers in a largely untwisted manner. A fabric with such a
structure has a smoother contour which results in an extremely soft fabric as
compared to the same fabric made with a conventionally twisted yarn.
Background of the Invention The characteristics of fabric produced by knitting or weaving
operations is dependent of the yam used in the manufacturing process. The
properties of the yam used to form the fabric affect the physical characteristics of
a fabric (e.g., texture, softness, body, and absorbency). The most common yarn
used in making fabrics is formed from staple fibers that are highly twisted
together. However, highly twisting together staple fibers negatively impacts the
desirable characteristics of the fabric.
Fabrics used for clothing, bedding, and bath products have always
demanded a higher degree of texture, softness, body, and absorbency. Prior to
the present invention very fine fibers were used to form yams from which fine
fabrics are constructed. The quality of the fine fabric being indicated by the
number of threads per square inch (Thread Count) in the fabric; where a higher
Thread Count indicates a finer fabric. The finer the yam, the more the number of
threads per square-inch. Yams formed from fine fibers are more expensive, and
require more intricate machinery to be worked into fabrics.
What is needed in the art is a fabric produced with a yam which is
largely untwisted, so as to impart desirable characteristics to the fabric. The
present invention satisfies this and other needs, as set forth in the following
description.
Summary of the Invention In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a knitted fabric
comprises a first yarn' formed from staple fibers. The first yam is intermeshed
with a second yam by joining loops formed from the two yams. The fibers of at
least the first yam are arranged in a parallel manner to result in a twist multiplier
of less than 1.5. The twist multiplier is related to the turns-per-inch of the fibers
forming the yam and the diameter of the fibers. In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, a
woven fabric comprises a first yam formed from staple fibers. The first yam is
perpendicularly interlaced with a second yam to form a matrix, where the first
yam can be both a weft yam and a warp yam. The fibers of at least the first yam
are arranged in a parallel manner to result in a twist multiplier of less than 1.5.
These and other aspects, features, steps and advantages can be
further appreciated from the accompanying drawing Figures and description of
certain illustrative embodiments.
Brief Description of the Drawing Figures Figure 1 is a perspective view of a yam which embodies the
present invention; and
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a woven fabric with an
exaggerated weave comprised of the yam depicted in Figure 1.
Detailed Description of the Illustrative Embodiments By way of overview and introduction, provided is a fabric structure
in which the yams are staple fibers that are in a largely untwisted manner, i.e.,
exhibiting a twist multiplier of a prescribed value, preferably less than 1.5. The
fabric is comprised of yam fiber that are conventional staple fibers which are
combined together in a largely untwisted, almost parallel manner. By
maintaining the fibers in an almost parallel arrangement it is possible to impart
favorable characteristics for texture, softness, body, and absorbency to the fabric.
The natural properties of the yam fibers are thus harnessed to result in a highly
lustrous fabric that is very soft, smooth and absorbent.
Yam is converted to fabric by processes, commonly weaving or
knitting, which require the yam to have sufficient strength to withstand the
stresses and strains involved in the manufacturing process. Conventionally, yam
produced from staple fibers requires a high degree of twist to help the fibers hold
on to one another and provide strength to the yam. A yam formed without
twisting the fibers will not have the strength to be useful in making a fabric.
Conventional fabrics comprise yams with a minimum level of twist; e.g., a twist
multiplier of about 3 and above.
Textile fibers are characterized by their linear structure. When the
fibers are twisted, the uniformity of their surface is lost, along with some of the
more desirable properties like luster, softness, absorbency, etc. To be able to
retain these favorable properties, the fibers would have to be in a largely
untwisted manner. Such an untwisted bunch of fibers would not have the
sufficient strength to withstand the processes of fabric making. A fabric which embodies the present invention improves upon
conventional fabrics having fine fibers to impart the desirable properties to
fabric. Embodying fabrics impart large degrees of the desirable properties of
texture, softness, body, and absorbency through yams which are in a largely
untwisted manner - almost parallel to each other. Because the fibers are in an
almost parallel arrangement, their natural properties can be harnessed to the
maximum resulting in a highly lustrous fabric that is very soft, smooth, and
absorbent.
Staple fibers with a twist multiplier of less than 1.5 comprise a
fabric embodying the invention. Twist multiplier is defined by the following
formula:
Twist Multiplier = (Twist-per-inch)/(Λ/Yarn Count(English)) [Eq.
1]
The twist-per-inch is the actual amount of twist provided to the
fibers in the yam. Typically, when yam is manufactured, there is a certain
amount of twist given to the fibers depending on its Yam Count. Yam Count
(English), commonly represented as Yam Count (Ne), is the number of 840 yards
of the yam that weighs one pound. Yam count is an indication of the yam's
diameter. Therefore, to compare the twist levels between yams of different Ya
Counts, the Twist Multiplier (TM) is considered rather than the actual twist-per-
inch (TPI).
There are a number of standards for measuring Yam Count (e.g.,
English Count (Ne), French, Metric, Worsted, Denier, etc.) Conversion from one
system of measuring Yam Count to another is possible, but for calculating Twist
Multiplier using Equation 1, the count is in the English system (Ne). The
English count is indirectly related to the yam's diameter — the higher the Ne
value, the smaller the diameter of the yam.
By way of example, for a yam with a yam count of Ne 40s there
would be 40 x 840 = 33,600 yards of yam in one pound. Similarly, a yam with a
60s Ne yam count would have 60x840 = 50,400 yards in one pound. This
example shows that for the same material the 60s Ne yam weighs less per unit
length compared to the 40s Ne yam, meaning the 60s Ne yam diameter is smaller
than the 40s Ne yam diameter.
All predominant types of fabrics (woven, knitted, etc.) can be made
to have a yam having a twist multiplier less than or equal to 1.5. Such fabrics
can be further processed by any conventional method including, but not limited
to, dyeing, bleaching, printing, and finishing. The fabric embodying the present
invention can present a smoother contour which results in an extremely soft
fabric as compared to a fabric made with a conventional yam having a typical
twist multiplier of greater than three.
Figure 1 depicts a yam 10 formed from strands of fibers. The
fibers have been twisted together, say in the direction of arrow A, to form a yam
with a certain number of turns-per-inch (TPI). As an example, for a 40s Ne Yam
Count, a twist multiplier of 1.5 will yield a twist level of about 9.5 TPI. The
structure of the yam and its twisted fibers are shown in magnified view in Figure 1, where the individual fibers are apparent.
Yam 10 can comprise a cotton yam. As used herein, the term
"yam" has its conventional meaning and refers to a single fiber, or alternatively a
linear assemblage of fibers, formed into a continuous strand, having textile-like
characteristics. The yam is composed of many non-continuous and rather short
fibers called staple fibers. To overcome fiber slippage and to define a functional
yam, staple fibers are usually given a great amount of twist or entanglement.
The process of yam making consists of converting a stock of fibers
into a yam whose composition, color, count, and twist are specified. Irrespective
of differences in machinery used for different fibers, the following discussion
illustrates conventional operations that are fundamental to the process of making
yam.
If necessary, opening, cleaning, and mixing is done in conventional
opening and cleaning machines to prepare the fiber. After preparation, the fiber
is then formed into a sliver on a carding machine. To form a sliver, an input feed
of fibers is highly separated (almost to a single fiber formation on the card) so
that the fibers can be reassembled with side by side orientation. Fibers issue
from the carding machine as a fine web. This web is gathered together and
passes through a funnel from which it then issues in rope-like form as a sliver.
At this stage the sliver still must be reduced in subsequent processes to yield the
desired thickness required for a particular yam.
The sliver is reduced by a drafting process which attenuates the
sliver. Card sliver has many thousands of fibers in its cross section, whereas
most single yarns are desired to have only about one hundred or fewer fibers in
cross section. The sliver must therefore be attenuated, or drawn finer, and this is
done by passing it through drafting rollers. The simplest arrangement consists of
two pairs of rollers through which the sliver is passed. Drafting results in
attenuation of the sliver, and parallelization of fibers as a result of drawing the
sliver to a smaller cross section.
To prevent fiber slippage in rovings and yam, during manufacture a
twist is imparted to the yam in a given direction (either clockwise or
counterclockwise). When the strand of fibers has been reduced, say, to a
specified linear density, it must be given sufficient strength to enable it to be
fabricated into a cloth of some kind. This is traditionally accomplished by
twisting the yam. The TPI for a specific fiber is determined by the count, the fiber
properties (particularly length and diameter), and the purpose for which the yam
is to be used. A clockwise or counterclockwise twist can be imparted to the yam.
The yam produced is typically wound on some form of package to enable it to be
stored and transported in a tidy and convenient way. Such packaging has no
effect on the yam stmcture.
The fibers of yam 10 exhibit a substantially reduced twist
compared to the twist exhibited by conventional yams. The fibers are arranged
in a more parallel manner and are billowed, or less tightly wound.
Knitted fabrics or woven fabrics can be made to have a yam
stmcture similar to yam 10. Knitting is a method of converting yam into fabric
by intermeshing loops, which are formed with the help of needles. There are two
basic forms of knitting technology, weft and warp knitting. Weft knitted fabrics
can be produced in either flat or tubular form with the work progressing width-
wise. In warp knitted fabrics, the work progresses length-wise. Weaving is the process of interlacing two sets of yam called the
warp yam and the weft yam. The warp and weft yams are perpendicular to one
another. The longitudinal threads are termed as 'warp' and the transverse threads
running from one selvedge to the other selvedge of the fabric are termed 'weft'.
The knitted or woven fabric 20, Figure 2, is now ready for
processing and finishing to make it ready for cutting and sewing. The different
processing processes include mercerizing, bleaching, dyeing, printing, finishing,
etc. Dyeing is the process through which molecules imparting color are
chemically bonded to fibers. In the dyeing process, the engineered fabric is
impregnated with the dyestuff. In the printing process, a pattern or design is
generally imprinted on the fabric in one or more colors by using dyes in paste
form or some other related form. Printing color designs on dyed fabrics further
enhances the finished cloth to add additional beauty and appeal.
The finishing process is the final step in producing fabrics and
typically imparts aesthetic and physical properties required for the various fabric
uses. These properties, achieved through a combination of chemical and
mechanical processes, include shrinkage control, stain resistance, water
repellency, and softness. Dyed or printed fabrics are transferred to the finishing
process where they undergo various processes. Some finishes are applied wet,
some dry, some are cold and some are heated treatments. Often a combination of
methods is used to complete the finishing process.
Figure 2 illustrates fabric 20 with an exaggerated weave to more
clearly illustrate yam 10. Fibers of the yam have been arranged in a more
parallel manner and have a twist multiplier of less than 1.5.
The fabric 20, composed of yam 10 is processed in a conventional
manner. Known as processing and finishing, these processes ready the fabric for
cutting and sewing. Processing, bleaches the knit or woven engineered fabric.
Dyes are impregnated into the engineered fabric and prints are imprinted on the
surface to enhance the fabric's eye appeal. Finishing, is the final step in fabric
production and it imparts aesthetic and physical properties to the fabric by a
combination of chemical and mechanical processes. These properties include
shrinkage control, stain resistance, water repellency, and softness.
Thus, while there have been shown, described, and pointed out
fundamental novel features of the invention, it will be understood that various
omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form and details of the devices
illustrated, and in their operation, may be made by those skilled in the art without
departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Substitutions of elements
from one described embodiment to another are also fully intended and
contemplated. It is also to be understood that the drawings are not necessarily
drawn to scale, but that they are merely conceptual in nature. The invention is
defined solely with regard to the claims appended hereto, and equivalents of the
recitations therein.
Claims
1. A knitted fabric comprising: at least a first yam made of staple fibers; the first yam and a second yam being intermeshed to form a
matrix; the matrix composed of loops formed from the first yam and the
second, wherein the loops are joined together; and at least the first yam is a yam having a twist multiplier of less than
about 1.5.
2. The knitted fabric of claim 1, wherein the fabric is one of a warp
knitted fabric and a weft knitted fabric.
3. The knitted fabric of claim 1, wherein the fabric is a processed fabric;
and the fabric bears the result of at least one of a mercerizing processj a
dye process, a bleach process, and a print process.
4. The knitted fabric of claim 3, wherein the processed fabric comprises a
finishing effect; and wherein the finishing effect imparts physical properties to
the fabric.
5. The knitted fabric of claim 1, wherein at least the first yam comprises
one of cotton and any other staple fiber.
6. A woven fabric comprising: at least a first yam made of staple fibers; the first yam and a second yam being interlaced to form a matrix
comprised of a warp yam and a weft yam, which are about perpendicular to one
another; and at least the first yam is a yam having a twist multiplier of less than
about 1.5; wherein the first yarn is one of the warp yam and the weft yam.
7. The woven fabric of claim 6, wherein the fabric is a processed fabric;
and the fabric bears the result of at least one of a mercerizing process, a
dye process, a bleach process, and a print process.
8. The woven fabric of claim 7, wherein the processed fabric comprises a
finishing effect; and wherein the finishing effect imparts physical properties to
the fabric.
9. The woven fabric of claim 6, wherein at least the first yam comprises
one of cotton and any other staple fiber.
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