Patent ID: 6516637
Filing Date: 2003-02-11
Classification: D04B,D10B

Abstract:
A knit elastic band comprising:a plurality of elastomer threads extending generally parallel to one another in a direction of elongation; a first weft yarn passing back and forth across said plurality of elastomer threads in a direction generally perpendicular to said direction of elongation, said first weft yarn having a first side facing one side of said elastomer threads; a second weft yarn passing back and forth across said elastomer threads in a direction generally perpendicular to said direction of elongation, said second weft yarn being disposed on a second side of said elastomer threads opposite of said one side; a plurality of first filler yarns disposed adjacent a second side of said first weft yarn opposite said first side whereby said first weft yarn is disposed between said first filler yarns and said elastomer threads and; a plurality of warp yarns knitting together said elastomer threads, said first weft yarn, said second weft yarn and said first filler yarns with a crochet knitting stitch.