Patent ID: 8157197

Claim:
A roll of extended length tubular fabric, comprising: an extended length tubular fabric, the extended length tubular fabric including a backing and pile fibers extending therefrom, the extended length tubular fabric having first and second ends and a substantially circular cross section with a diametral opening extending from the first end to the second end, wherein the extended length tubular fabric is compressed to provide a flat configuration; and a take-up core member; wherein the compressed extended length tubular fabric is wound onto the take-up core member in a plurality of consecutive windings of the extended length tubular fabric that are located close adjacent to each other and which form a plurality of consecutive rows of the extended length tubular fabric overlaying each other on the take-up core member; wherein the tubular fabric is of sufficient length to be wound in a plurality of consecutive rows; and wherein the extended length tubular fabric is oriented in a pile-side out configuration.