Circular-knit bed sheet

Abstract

A non-pile circular-knit fabric ( 12 ) has at least one spun yarn ( 14 ) and at least one synthetic filament yarn ( 16 ). The synthetic filament yarn ( 16 ) has an elongation-at-break of not more than about 50%, and does not have loose-filament ends sticking out along its length. The fabric ( 12 ), bed sheets, and other products made from the fabric ( 12 ) have a greater durability than conventional circular-knit fabrics and products made therefrom, without an overall increase in fabric weight, acquisition costs, and processing costs. This enhanced durability is achieved without sacrificing the comfortable feel of the non-pile circular-knit fabric ( 12 ) and products made therefrom.

1 . A bed sheet, comprising: 
 a non-pile circular-knit fabric, the fabric comprising at least one spun yarn and at least one synthetic filament yarn,    the synthetic filament yarn being without loose filament-ends sticking out along its length, the synthetic filament yarn further having an elongation-at-break of not more than about 50%.    
   
   
       2 . The bed sheet of  claim 1  wherein the elongation-at-break is in the range of from about 10% to about 50%.  
   
   
       3 . The bed sheet of  claim 1  wherein the fabric includes a finish.  
   
   
       4 . The bed sheet of  claim 3  wherein the finish is one or more of an antimicrobial finish or a flame-retardant finish.  
   
   
       5 . The bed sheet of  claim 1  wherein the bed sheet includes at least one edge and a binding strip sewn at the edge.  
   
   
       6 . The bed sheet of  claim 1  wherein the fabric comprises a plurality of spun yarns and a plurality of synthetic filament yarns.  
   
   
       7 . A method of making a bed sheet, comprising: 
 obtaining a length of non-pile circular-knit fabric, the fabric comprising at least one spun yarn and at least one synthetic filament yarn,    the synthetic filament yarn being without loose filament-ends sticking out along its length, the synthetic filament yarn further having an elongation-at-break of not more than about 50%; and    converting the length of non-pile circular-knit fabric into a bed sheet.    
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein the elongation-at-break is in the range of from about 10% to about 50%.  
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 7  further comprising applying a finishing treatment to the length of non-pile circular-knit fabric.  
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 7  wherein converting includes cutting a portion of the non-pile circular-knit fabric from the length thereof.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 7  wherein the length of non-pile circular-knit fabric includes an edge, and converting includes sewing a binding strip at the edge.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 7  wherein the fabric comprises a plurality of spun yarns and a plurality of synthetic filament yarns.  
   
   
       13 . A method of making a fabric for use in making a bed sheet, comprising: 
 obtaining at least one spun yarn and at least one synthetic filament yarn, the synthetic filament yarn being without loose filament-ends sticking out along its length, the synthetic filament yarn further having an elongation-at-break of not more than about 50%; and    non-pile circular-knitting the spun yarn and the synthetic filament yarn so as to form a fabric.    
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the elongation-at-break is in the range of from about 10% to about 50%.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 13  further including applying a finishing treatment.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15  wherein the finishing treatment is applied to the fabric.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the fabric comprises a plurality of spun yarns and a plurality of synthetic filament yarns.  
   
   
       18 . A method of making a flat-good textile product, comprising: 
 obtaining a length of non-pile circular-knit fabric, the fabric comprising at least one spun yarn and at least one synthetic filament yarn,    the synthetic filament yarn being without loose filament-ends sticking out along its length, the synthetic filament yarn further having an elongation-at-break of not more than about 50%; and    converting the length of non-pile circular-knit fabric into a flat-good textile product.