EP0541206A2
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Windproof and water resistant composite fabric with barrier layer
Assignee: Malden Mills Industries Inc
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Filing: 1992-06-25
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2012-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A stretchable, drapable, windproof, water resistant and water vapor permeable composite fabric (12) including an inner layer of fabric (16), a polyurethane barrier (18, 20) and an outer layer of fabric (22). The barrier (18, 20) is constructed to allow water vapor molecules to travel therethrough but restricts the passage of wind and liquid water. The water vapor is transported to and travels through the barrier (18, 20) to the outer fabric layer (22) where it is removed to the environment.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas Lumb
- 👤 Moshe Rock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:53
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/12; A; A41; A41D; A41D31/00; A41D31/04; A41D31/10; A41D31/102; A41D31/12; A41D31/125; A41D31/18; A41D31/185; B32B27/06; B32B27/08; B32B27/40; B32B5/00; B32B5/02; B32B5/026; B32B5/22; B32B5/24; B32B7/00; B32B7/04; B32B7/12; D; D06; D06M; D06M17/00; D06M17/04; D06M17/10; B32B2262/00; B32B2262/02; B32B2262/0246; B32B2262/0261; B32B2262/0276; B32B2262/04; B32B2262/06; B32B2262/062; B32B2262/08; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/70; B32B2307/724; B32B2307/726; B32B2307/7265; B32B2307/728; B32B2307/73; B32B2317/00; B32B2317/10; B32B2437/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23907; Y10T428/23986; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/24996; Y10T428/249978; Y10T428/24998; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/40; Y10T442/45; Y10T442/456; Y10T442/463; Y10T442/488
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A stretchable, drapable, water vapor permeable, windproof and water resistant composite fabric for use in a garment comprising an outer layer of fabric, barrier means for providing resistance to wind and liquid water while providing for water vapor transport through absorption-diffusion-desorption, including a hydrophilic barrier layer disposed on said outer layer of fabric and an inner layer of fabric disposed on said barrier layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composite fabric of claim 1, wherein said barrier layer is essentially non-porous.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composite fabric of claim 2, wherein said barrier layer is hydrophilic polyurethane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The composite fabric of claim 1, wherein at least one of said outer layer of fabric and said inner layer of fabric is selected from polyester, acrylic, cotton, nylon, wool, rayon or a combination thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composite fabric of claim 1, wherein said outer layer of fabric and said inner layer of fabric are both a stretchable material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composite fabric of claim 1, wherein said outer layer of fabric and said inner layer of fabric are both raised surface knit fabrics.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
A stretchable, drapable, water vapor permeable, windproof and water resistant composite fabric for use in a garment comprising an outer layer of fabric, barrier means for providing resistance to wind and water while providing for water vapor transport, including a micro-porous hydrophobic polyurethane barrier layer disposed on said outer layer of fabric; and an inner layer of fabric disposed on said barrier layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composite fabric of claim 1 or 7, wherein said outer layer of fabric is polyester.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The composite fabric of claim 1 or 7, wherein said barrier layer includes two sub-barriers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The composite fabric of claim 1 or 7, wherein at least one of said outer layer of fabric and said inner layer of fabric is a raised surface knit fabric.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The composite fabric of claim 1 or 7, wherein at least one of said outer layer of fabric and said inner layer of fabric is a circular weft knit fabric.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composite fabric of claim 1 or 7, wherein said outer layer of fabric is hydrophobic.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composite fabric of claim 1 or 7, wherein said inner layer of fabric is hydrophobic.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composite fabric of claim 1 or 7, further including an adhesive layer interposed between said outer layer of fabric and said barrier layer and between said inner layer and said barrier layer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composite fabric of claim 1, wherein said barrier layer also includes hydrophobic material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composite fabric of claim 7, wherein said barrier layer also includes hydrophilic material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composite fabric of claim 1 or 7, wherein said inner layer of fabric is hydrophilic.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
75 words
A method of forming a stretchable, drapable, water vapor permeable, windproof and water resistant composite fabric, comprising the steps of applying a barrier layer on one side of an outer or inner layer of fabric by transfer coating, said barrier layer being selected from a hydrophilic material, a hydrophobic material or a combination thereof and applying the other of the inner and outer layers of fabric to said barrier layer to form said composite fabric.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 18, further including the step of applying an inner barrier layer on one side of said inner layer of fabric.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 18, further including the step of applying adhesive between said outer fabric layer and said barrier layer and between said inner fabric layer and said barrier layer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 18, further including applying a water resistant coating to said composite fabric.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 18, wherein at least one of said outer layer of fabric and said inner layer of fabric is selected from polyester, acrylic, cotton, nylon, wool, rayon or a combination thereof.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 18, wherein said outer layer of fabric and said inner layer of fabric are both a stretchable material.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 18, wherein said inner layer of fabric is hydrophobic.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 18, wherein said inner layer of fabric is hydrophilic.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 18, wherein said outer layer of fabric is hydrophobic.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 18, wherein said outer layer of fabric is hydrophilic.
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