STITCHLESS SEAM CONSTRUCTION OF ELASTOMERIC FABRIC

摘要

A method is provided for joining two pieces of elastomeric fabric together without the need for sewing or stitching the seam. This is accomplished by cutting a first piece of elastomeric fabric to form a first edge having a predetermined first geometric pattern. Similarly, a second piece of elastomeric fabric is cut to form a second edge having a predetermined second geometric pattern which corresponds with the first geometric pattern. The lateral surfaces of the geometrically patterned first and second edges then have a bonding agent applied prior to mating the patterned edges to one another to create an intersecting seam between the first and second pieces of the elastomeric fabric. The intersecting seam is immobilized to allow the bonding agent to set. Tape may be placed on one or both sides of the seam for additional strengthening.