| 摘要 |
IMPROVED COMPOSITE YARN WITH THERMOPLASTIC COMPONENT A composite yarn formed of melt-fusible thermoplastic fibers combined with selected other fibers and/or materials includes a containment barrier that encapsulates one or more core materials which may present a threat of contamination to workers and/or the environment. The composite yarn is comprised of a core which is covered in an adhesive layer of thermoplastic material which forms a containment barrier, combined with one or more and subsequent overlying layers of fibers wrapped or otherwise applied thereto in conventional yarn construction methods. The finished composite yarn is designed for knitting and weaving fabrics, or for otherwise forming cordage and non-woven products. The composite yarn also is utilized to produce end products such as cut-resistant apparel for environments where workers are exposed to possibly contaminated products or where core materials in the yarn can damage the end product of manufacture.
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