Patterned, flame resistant fabrics and method for making same
The present disclosure relates to patterned, flame resistant fabrics and methods of making them. Generally speaking, the fabrics comprise a plurality of high tenacity, flame resistant fibers, and a plurality of cellulosic fibers containing a flame retardant compound, and at least one color which is printed on the fabric to form the pattern. In a preferred embodiment, the flame resistant fibers are para-aramid fibers and the cellulosic fibers are rayon fibers to yield a strong, flame resistant fabric.
1. A patterned flame resistant fabric, comprising:
a plurality of non-producer colored high tenacity, flame resistant fibers;
a plurality of cellulosic fibers containing a flame retardant compound, the cellulosic fibers being blended with the high tenacity, flame resistant fibers; and
at least one color that is printed on the fabric to form said pattern.
2. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein said high tenacity, flame resistant fibers are para-aramid fibers.
3. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein said cellulosic fibers are selected from rayon, acetate, triacetate, and lyocell.
4. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein said cellulosic fibers are rayon fibers.
5. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein said fabric has a percentage composition of high tenacity, flame resistant fibers of at least 10%.
6. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein said fabric has a percentage composition of high tenacity, flame resistant fibers from approximately 10% to 60%.
7. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein said fabric has a percentage composition of high tenacity, flame resistant fibers of approximately 40%.
8. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein said fabric contains a residual amount of a dye-assistant selected from the group consisting of N-cyclohexylpyrrolidone, benzyl alcohol, N,N-dibutylformamide, N,N-diethylbenzamide, hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium salt, N,N-dimethylbenzamide, N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, N-octylpyrrolidone, aryl ether, an approximately 50/50 blend of N,N-dimethylcaprylamide and N,N-dimethylcapramide, and mixtures thereof.
9. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein said fabric contains a residual amount of a dye-assistant selected from the group consisting of aryl ether, benzyl alcohol, N,N-dibutyl formamide, N-octylpyrrolidone, and mixtures thereof.
10. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein the fabric comprises a plurality of colors that are printed on the fabric to form said pattern.
11. The fabric of claim 10 , wherein said pattern is a camouflage pattern.
12. The fabric of claim 10 , wherein said non-producer colored high tenacity, flame resistant fibers and said cellulosic fibers are dyed a base shade of color.
13. A camouflaged-patterned flame resistant fabric, comprising:
a plurality of non-producer colored para-aramid fibers;
a plurality of cellulosic fibers containing a flame retardant compound, the cellulosic fibers being blended with the high tenacity, flame resistant fibers; and
a plurality of colors that are printed on the fabric to form a camouflage pattern.
14. The fabric of claim 13 , wherein said cellulosic fibers are selected from rayon, acetate, triacetate, and lyocell.
15. The fabric of claim 13 , wherein said cellulosic fibers are rayon fibers.
16. The fabric of claim 1 , wherein said fabric has a percentage composition of high tenacity, flame resistant fibers from approximately 10% to 60%.
17. The fabric of claim 13 , wherein said fabric contains a residual amount of a dye-assistant selected from the group consisting of aryl ether, benzyl alcohol, N,N-dibutyl formamide, N-octylpyrrolidone, and mixtures thereof.
18. The fabric of claim 13 , wherein said non-producer colored para-aramid fibers and said cellulosic fibers are dyed a base shade of color.
19. A patterned flame resistant garment, comprising:
fabric that includes:
a plurality of non-producer colored high tenacity, flame resistant fibers;
a plurality of cellulosic fibers containing a flame retardant compound, the cellulosic fibers being blended with the high tenacity, flame resistant fibers; and
at least one color that is printed on the fabric to form said pattern.
20. The garment of claim 19 , wherein said high-tenacity, flame resistant fibers are para-aramid fibers.
21. The garment of claim 19 , wherein said cellulosic fibers are selected from rayon, acetate, triacetate, and lyocell.
22. The garment of claim 19 , wherein said cellulosic fibers are rayon fibers.
23. The garment of claim 19 , wherein said fabric has a percentage composition of high tenacity, flame resistant fibers of at least 10%.
24. The garment of claim 19 , wherein said fabric has a percentage composition of high tenacity, flame resistant fibers from approximately 10% to 60%.
25. The garment of claim 19 , wherein said fabric has a percentage composition of high tenacity, flame resistant fibers of approximately 40%.
26. The garment of claim 19 , wherein said fabric contains a residual amount of a dye-assistant selected from the group consisting of N-cyclohexylpyrrolidone, benzyl alcohol, N,N-dibutylformamide, N,N-diethylbenzamide, hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium salt, N,N-dimethylbenzamide, N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, N-octylpyrrolidone, aryl ether, an approximately 50/50 blend of N,N-dimethylcaprylamide and N,N-dimethylcapramide, and mixtures thereof.
27. The garment of claim 19 , wherein said fabric contains a residual amount of a dye-assistant selected from the group consisting of aryl ether, benzyl alcohol, N,N-dibutyl formamide, N-octylpyrrolidone, and mixtures thereof.
28. The garment of claim 20 , wherein the garment is a component of a battle dress uniform (BDU).