THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPOSITE FABRIC

摘要

A three-dimensional fabric article includes a first fabric layer made from a first stitch yarn and a first backing yarn, a second fabric layer made from a second stitch yarn and a second backing yarn, an interconnecting yarn resiliently connecting the first and second fabric layers, and an elastomeric yarn incorporated into at least one of the first stitch yarn, the first backing yarn, the second stitch yarn, and the second backing yarn. The three-dimensional fabric article can be included in a medical therapeutic appliance, wherein at least one of the fabric layers has a raised surface compatible for releasable, secure engagement by a hook component of a hook-and-loop type fastening system.