A SOFT, CUSHIONING ANS STIFFENING SPACER FABRIC

摘要

The present invention relates to a spacer fabric having cushioning properties comprising a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and an intermediate spacer layer integrated with said first and second outer layer. The invention is new and characterised in that at least part of one of the outer layers comprises hybride yarns, said hybrid yarns comprising at least one type of thermoplastic melting fibre and at least one type of structural fibre. Said fibres having different temperature profiles, wherein the thermoplastic fibre is adapted to melt, wet out and stiffen the fabric structure at a temperature at which the structural fibre remains substantially unaffected, and subsequently be moulded or in other ways shaped.