Methods and apparatus for making elastic composite yarns

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8215092
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12841920

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Methods and apparatus are provided to make composite yarns having a filamentary core with at least one elastic performance filament and at least one inelastic control filament. A fibrous sheath, preferably formed from spun staple fibers, surrounds the filamentary core, preferably substantially along the entire length thereof. The at least one elastic performance filament most preferably includes a spandex and/or a lastol filament. The at least one inelastic control filament is most preferably formed of a textured polymer or copolymer of a polyamide, a polyester, a polyolefin and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the fibrous sheath is formed of synthetic and/or natural staple fibers, most preferably staple cotton fibers. The elastic composite fibers find particular utility as a component part of a woven textile fabric, especially as a stretch denim fabric, which exhibits advantageous elastic recovery of at least about 95.0% (ASTM D3107).

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THE LYCRA COMPANY2711 CENTERVILLE ROAD ONE LITTLE FALLS CENTRE SUITE 300 WILMINGTON DE 19808

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen,, Jr John L Greensboro, US 4 25
Hart, Reuben E Greensboro, US 4 39
Little, Fulton A Wadesboro, US 4 39
Tharpe,, Jr Ralph B Greensboro, US 4 25

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