Patent 7799708 was granted and assigned to Cerex Advanced Fabrics on September, 2010 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A silicone coating is applied to fabrics to increase the abrasion resistance while enhancing the natural absorbency and breathability. These fabrics can be used for a variety of applications such as components for shoes, inkjet receptive media, automotive air bags, facing for insulation, tapes and other uses.