摘要 |
<p>Coated protective fabrics and methods for coating fabrics to improve puncture resistance, abrasion resistance, cut resistance, and/or durability of the fabric, while maintaining a relatively soft hand feel and/or the drapability or breathability are disclosed. The fabrics can be high-cover, tightly woven fabrics and fabrics formed of high-strength performance fibers, for example, those having a tensile breaking strength exceeding 10-15 g/denier. The coating can be of polymer materials having a relatively low level of hardness and can contain dispersed therein one or more abrasive particulate materials. This coating layer can continuously cover the fabric surface and conform to the topology of this fabric surface. These coated protective fabrics may be used in garments and products useful as rugged outerwear/sportswear, industrial safety/protective equipment/garments, etc.</p> |