Patent ID: 6189577
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: D21F,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for weaving a fabric with a relatively low caliper comprising:providing a single layer of CMD yarns wherein first CMD yarns alternate with second CMD yarns;weaving a first system of MD yarns in a repeat pattern with said CMD yarns such that at least one first system MD yarn weaves a knuckle under each first CMD yarn of said single CMD yarn layer and all of said first system MD yarns float over, each float being a continuous float over at least two CMD yarns, said second CMD yarns in the repeat pattern; andweaving a second system of MD yarns in a repeat pattern with said single layer CMD yarns such that at least one second system MD yarn weaves a knuckle over each first CMD yarn whereby said first CMD yarns become crimped thereby providing a relatively low caliper for the woven fabric.