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EP 0945079 B1 20030507 - Method for producing knitwear

Title (en)

Method for producing knitwear

Title (de)

Verfahren zum Herstellen von Maschenwaren

Title (fr)

Procédé de fabrication des articles en tricot

Publication

EP 0945079 B1 20030507 (DE)

Application

EP 98102640 A 19980216

Priority

EP 98102640 A 19980216

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0945079A1] The parts are pressed with the use of steam and assembled. The assembled parts are pressed using steam with a preselected temperature. The final pressing process involves the use of a shaping dummy surrounded by the garment. Preferred Features: The wool comprises of machine-washable wool, preferably combed shorn wool with a hair thickness of 17.5-21 mu m.

IPC 1-7

A41H 42/00; D06F 71/40

IPC 8 full level

A41H 42/00 (2006.01); D04B 1/00 (2006.01); D06F 71/40 (2006.01); D06F 73/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A41H 42/00 (2013.01); D04B 1/00 (2013.01); D06F 71/40 (2013.01); D06F 73/00 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE CH ES FR GB IT LI NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0945079 A1 19990929; EP 0945079 B1 20030507; EP 1342424 A2 20030910; EP 1342424 A3 20040121

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98102640 A 19980216; EP 03009624 A 19980216