Multi-Direction Stretch Fabric
A multi-direction stretch fabric includes a warp formed from first wrapped elastic fibers (e.g., nylon wrapped spandex) and a weft formed from a non-stretch fiber (e.g., wool) interlaced through the warp in a repeating half basket pattern alternating with a second wrapped elastic fiber (e.g., nylon wrapped spandex) interlaced through the warp in a repeating plain weave pattern.
1 . A multi-direction stretch fabric, comprising:
a warp formed from first wrapped elastic fibers; and
a weft formed from a non-stretch fiber interlaced through the warp in a repeating half basket pattern alternating with a second wrapped elastic fiber interlaced through the warp in a repeating plain weave pattern.
2 . The stretch fabric of claim 1 , wherein the weft is able to stretch at least thirty percent.
3 . The stretch fabric of claim 1 , wherein the warp and the weft are each able to stretch at least thirty percent.
4 . The stretch fabric of claim 1 , wherein the first wrapped elastic fibers comprise nylon wrapped around spandex.
5 . The stretch fabric of claim 4 , wherein the nylon is type 6-6 nylon.
6 . The stretch fabric of claim 4 , wherein the nylon is wrapped around the spandex at about seventeen turns per inch.
7 . The stretch fabric of claim 1 , wherein the second wrapped elastic fiber comprises nylon wrapped around spandex.
8 . The stretch fabric of claim 7 , wherein the nylon is type 6 nylon.
9 . The stretch fabric of claim 1 , wherein the nylon is wrapped around the spandex at about seventeen turns per inch.
10 . The stretch fabric of claim 1 , wherein the second wrapped elastic fiber comprises dyed nylon wrapped around spandex.
11 . The stretch fabric of claim 1 , wherein the non-stretch fiber is wool.
12 . The stretch fabric of claim 1 , wherein the non-stretch fiber is super-washed wool.
13 . The stretch fabric of claim 1 , wherein the non-stretch fiber is single ply wool.
14 . A multi-direction stretch fabric, comprising:
a warp formed from first nylon wrapped elastic fibers; and
a weft formed from a non-stretch fiber interlaced through the warp in a repeating half basket pattern alternating with a second nylon wrapped elastic fiber interlaced through the warp in a repeating plain weave pattern.
15 . The stretch fabric of claim 14 , wherein the non-stretch fiber is wool.
16 . The stretch fabric of claim 14 , wherein the warp and the weft are each able to stretch at least thirty percent relative to their original un-stretched length.
17 . A method of forming a multi-stretch fabric, comprising:
orienting first wrapped elastic fibers to form a warp; and
alternatively interlacing a non-stretch fiber through the warp in a repeating half basket pattern and a second wrapped elastic fiber through the warp in a repeating plain weave pattern to form a weft.
18 . The method of claim 17 , further comprising wrapping nylon around spandex to form the first wrapped elastic fibers and the second wrapped elastic fiber.
19 . The method of claim 17 , further comprising forming the weft from the non-stretch fiber, the non-stretch fiber comprising wool.
20 . The method of claim 17 , further comprising forming the warp to stretch at least thirty percent from its original length.