Patent ID: 8236712
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: A47C,D04H,D06M,D06N,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A nonwoven fabric, comprising: a fibrous layer of cellulosic material comprising fibers that are bonded together by stitchbonding with a thermoplastic yarn that has a thermal shrinkage of less than about 20% when heated to 475° F. in accordance with the PFG test, wherein the fibers comprise viscose fibers, wherein the thermal shrinkage of the fabric at 400° F. is less than about 35% in any direction, wherein the fibrous layer of cellulosic material is coated with a flame retardant chemistry such that the fabric maintains flame and heat resistant integrity when impinged with a gas flame in accordance with testing protocols set forth in Technical Bulletin 603 of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs (TB-603), and wherein the flame retardant chemistry comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of boron compounds, phosphorous compounds, nitrogen compounds, antimony compounds and halogen compounds.