A fabric-based item may include fabric formed from intertwined strands of material such as intertwined strands of tubing. The strands of material may include electrophoretic ink formed from charged nanoparticles of different colors in fluid. The electrophoretic ink may be contained within strands of tubing or may be enclosed within encapsulation structures such as encapsulation spheres. Encapsulation spheres or other encapsulation structures may be embedded in clear polymer binder within tubing or other strands. Electroluminescent particles may be included in the clear polymer binder. Electric fields can be applied to the electrophoretic ink in a given area of the fabric using conductive strands that overlap the area, using conductive electrodes such as transparent conductive electrodes on strands of tubing, using coaxial electrodes, or using other electrode structures.

A method for producing a non-woven material, the method comprising: using a spun non-woven or melt spun method; using an arrangement including a conveyor belt; and forming a web of the non-woven material on a surface of the conveyor belt while being moved, wherein the conveyor belt includes a product side that is in contact with the non-woven material, and a machine side that is in contact with conveying devices of the arrangement to produce the non-woven material, wherein the conveyor belt includes longitudinal threads that extend in a running direction of the web of the non-woven material and transversal threads perpendicular to the longitudinal threads, wherein at least a portion of the longitudinal threads of a surface that is oriented towards the product side of the conveyor belt is made from a polymeric material which includes at least a portion of a thermoplastic elastomeric material.

Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of woven geotextile fabrics. In exemplary embodiments, a geotextile has a high water flow rate, such as a water flow rate of at least 125 gallons per minute per square foot, etc.

An air bag base cloth according to the present invention includes a synthetic fiber fabric constituted by warp and weft that are constituted by synthetic fibers, and a synthetic resin layer that coats at least one surface of the synthetic fiber fabric, and only threads in one of the warp and the weft of the synthetic fiber fabric are exposed from the synthetic resin layer.

This document describes conductive yarn structures for interactive textiles. The conductive yarn structures of the interactive textile include a conductive core that includes at least one conductive filament and a cover layer that may be constructed from flexible threads that covers the conductive core. In one embodiment, the conductive core includes a plurality of conductive filaments. Each conductive filament can be made from a metallic composition containing copper and silver. Silver can be contained in the metallic composition in an amount from 0.5% by weight to 40% by weight. Each conductive filament can include an insulating sheath made from a polyurethane.

The present invention discloses a high-performance PPS fiber structure and production method and use thereof. The high-performance PPS fiber structure is woven fabric made from PPS fibers in 0.1 to 12 m cross sectional diameter, and the maximum pore size of the PPS fiber structure is 20 m or smaller. The PPS fiber structure disclosed in the present invention has the advantages of high gas impermeability and good hydrophilicity, also has the advantages of simple process, low energy consumption and zero environmental pollution, and can be used in diaphragms for electrolytic apparatuses, high-temperature liquid filter materials and insulating materials.

A pyramidal geotextile fabric comprising two sets of multi-lobe filament yarns interwoven in substantially perpendicular direction to each other, each of the multi-lobe filament yarns having pre-determined, different heat shrinkage characteristics such that, upon heating, the fabric forms a three-dimensional, cuspated profile. A method of stabilizing soil and reinforcing vegetation comprises the steps of placing a three-dimensional, high-profile woven fabric into soil, wherein the fabric comprises two sets of multi-lobe filament yarns interwoven in substantially perpendicular direction to each other, each of the multi-lobe filament yarns having pre-determined, different heat shrinkage characteristics such that, upon heating, the fabric forms a three-dimensional, cuspated profile; securing the fabric to the ground; and, distributing soil and seed onto the fabric such that the section of ground is quickly revegetated and thereby protected from further erosion.

Woven and knit fabrics containing expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) fibers and at least one other fiber are provided. The ePTFE fiber may be woven or knit as a single, non-twisted fiber, as part of a multifilament fiber, or may be twisted or braided with another fiber. The ePTFE fiber, whether alone or in combination with a weave fiber(s), may be utilized in either the warp and/or the weft direction. The woven and knit fabrics are concurrently breathable, lightweight, durable, drapable, and fast drying. The ePTFE fibers have a substantially rectangular configuration. In some embodiments, the woven or knit fabric is flame resistant. In addition, the woven and knit fabrics are quiet, soft, and drapable. Treatments may be provided to the surface of the ePTFE fiber and/or the fabrics to impart one or more desired functionality, such as, for example, oleophobicity, anti-microbial, contamination resistance, or UV stability.

A roping harness comprises a belt, a pair of leg loops, and a woven layer in the form of a ring and forming the belt or a leg loop. The woven layer comprises longitudinal yarns and transverse yarns. The longitudinal yarns comprising first yarns extend continuously from the first end to the second end to provide a mechanical strength. The woven layer defines a plurality of transverse strips that are woven and arranged adjacent to one another in the first direction with different mechanical properties. The first yarns present a constant constitution from the first end to the second end. Each transverse strip has a constant constitution of the transverse yarns from the first edge to the second edge.

A roping harness comprises a belt, a pair of leg loops, and a woven layer in the form of a ring and forming the belt or a leg loop. The woven layer comprises longitudinal yarns and transverse yarns. The longitudinal yarns comprising first yarns extend continuously from the first end to the second end to provide a mechanical strength. The woven layer defines a plurality of transverse strips that are woven and arranged adjacent to one another in the first direction with different mechanical properties. The first yarns present a constant constitution from the first end to the second end. Each transverse strip has a constant constitution of the transverse yarns from the first edge to the second edge.