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EP 0357185 A2 19900307 - Foam coated protective apparel fabric.

Title (en)

Foam coated protective apparel fabric.

Title (de)

Schaumbeschichteter Schutzkleidungsstoff.

Title (fr)

Tissu enduit de mousse pour vêtements protecteurs.

Publication

EP 0357185 A2 19900307 (EN)

Application

EP 89306152 A 19890616

Priority

US 23974788 A 19880902

Abstract (en)

Foam-coated spunbonded or spunbonded/pointbonded nonwovens provide effective filtration of dirt and dust particles yet are comfortable and breathable with water resistance properties. Protective clothing constructed of this fabric for workers exposed to dust, dirt and other particulate matter.

IPC 1-7

A62D 5/00; D06N 3/00; D06N 7/00

IPC 8 full level

A62D 5/00 (2006.01); D06N 3/00 (2006.01); D06N 7/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A62D 5/00 (2013.01); D06N 3/0043 (2013.01); D06N 7/00 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE ES FR GB GR IT LI LU NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0357185 A2 19900307; EP 0357185 A3 19910814

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 89306152 A 19890616