Multi-Direction Stretch Fabric

Abstract

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.

What is claimed is: 
     
         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.