Abstract A method for manufacturing a coated textile which exhibits a worn look when stressed. The method includes depositing a water-base resinous coating on the textile wherein the amount of coating placed on the textile is controlled such that the threads are coated but a thin film is not formed thereon. After depositing the coating on the material, the coating is passed through a first heat exchange zone to remove the water and dry the coating. Then the dried coated textile is passed through a second heat exchange zone wherein the temperature is sufficient to fuse the coating to the threads to obtain a clear coating such that when the textile is stressed the coating fractures importing a worn appearance to the stressed area of the textile.
A method of manufacturing a coated textile, the coating exhibiting a worn look when stressed comprising: depositing a water-based resinous coating on said textile; controlling the amount of coating on said textile such that the threads are coated but a thin film is not formed; passing the coated textile through a first heat exchange zone to remove the water and dry the coating; and passing the dry coated textile through a second heat exchange zone, the zone at a temperature sufficient to fuse the coating to said threads to obtain a clear coating on the threads whereby when said textile is stressed the coating fractures, importing a worn appearance to the stressed area of the textile.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
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A method of manufacturing a coated textile, the coating exhibiting a worn look when stressed comprising: depositing a water-based resinous coating on said textile; controlling the amount of coating on said textile such that the threads are coated but a thin film is not formed; passing the coated textile through a first heat exchange zone to remove the water and dry the coating; and passing the dry coated textile through a second heat exchange zone, the zone at a temperature sufficient to fuse the coating to said threads to obtain a clear coating on the threads whereby when said textile is stressed the coating fractures, importing a worn appearance to the stressed area of the textile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1, wherein said fabric is selected from the group consisting essentially of nylons, polyester and poly-cotton fabrics.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1, wherein said resin is selected from the group consisting essentially of low and medium density polyethylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1, wherein said coating is fused on said fabric at a temperature of between 250° F. to 350° F.