Patent ID: 8732863
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: A41D,A62B,C08L,D02G,D03D,D10B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fiber blend, comprising: about 30-70%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of a hydrophobic fiber component comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of modacrylic, fluoropolymer, polybenzimidazole (PBI), and copolymers thereof, and combinations thereof; about 15-45%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of a hydrophilic fiber component comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of cellulose, cellulose derivatives, wool, and copolymers thereof, and combinations thereof; about 10-30%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of at least one structural fiber component comprising at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of aramid fiber, melamine fiber, nylon fiber, structural carbon fiber, and combinations thereof; wherein said aramid fiber is present at a level of at least about 10%, by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend; and about 0.1-3% by weight, based on the total weight of the fiber blend, of at least one antistatic fiber.