ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE FIBERS, KNITS AND ARTICLES CONTAINING THE SAME, AS WELL AS METHODS FOR MAKING THE FIBERS, KNITS AND ARTICLES

BACKGROUND Technical Field

[001 ] The present disclosure relates to ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, knits and articles of clothing containing the same.

Description of the Related Art

[002] Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, produced from polyethylene resins of ultra-high molecular weight, possess high performance tensile properties such as tenacity, tensile modulus and energy-to- break. The UHMWPE fibers are also extremely hydrophobic and possess numerous other beneficial properties due to said hydrophobicity. The UHMWPE fibers are useful in numerous applications. For example, the UHMWPE fibers may be formed into knitted fabrics for making garments. Examples of specific garments which benefit from the high performance properties of UHMWPE fibers include but are not limited to shoes, socks, pantyhose, tights, leggings, bodysuits, sheer hosiery, pants, shorts, jeans, etc. [003] Traditional knit fabrics for manufacture of pantyhose or hosieries include Lycra®, Spandex®, often in combination with nylon or polyester. However, these fabrics tend to rip or tear when subjected to frictional forces. It was observed that sheer hosiery products (30 denier and below) made using these fibers are very fragile. They can easily be ripped by hand, foot or hang nail, and are generally considered disposable. Therefore, there remains a need for commercially viable sheer (low denier) elastic knits that are not easy to rip.

[004] In many activities, it is desirable to provide durable garments. Such garments should be flexible, pliable, soft and cut/abrasion resistant. For activities in the sporting arena, the garments also need to be lightweight, and preferably breathable and/or wick and evaporate of perspiration from the athlete. Typically, any improvement in the cut and/or abrasion resistance has usually been at the sacrifice of the other properties, such as comfortableness.

[5] Traditional footwear, whether socks or shoes, suffer from potential issues with retaining and collecting odor, heat, bacteria and microbes, usually via water retention. Numerous footwear advances have been made which attempt to address these issues by coating the garment exterior with waterproof coatings, yet while those coatings tend to prevent water from entering, they also prevent moisture generated by the foot from exiting which leads to moisture and odor build-up within the footwear.

[6] Traditional UHMWPE fibers are produced via UHMWPE powder gel spinning which is described below. The UHMWPE powders produced today are made using ethylene monomer as their feedstock. Said ethylene is conventionally produced via steam cracking of naphtha (a cut of crude oil), steam cracking of propane or ethane (derived from natural gas or associated gas from fracking and oil production), crude oil to chemicals production, or in certain geographies such as China, from coal via coal to olefins production. All of the above methods of production utilizing fossil fuels as their feedstock, and in the case of crude oil and coal, are some of the heaviest CO2 emitters involved in chemicals production. Even advanced modern “clean” steam crackers produce about 1 ton of CO2 for every ton of ethylene produced. As the world moves towards becoming CO2 neutral the need for more sustainable ethylene and ethylene derivatives production methods increases. Currently there are no commercial sustainable methods being utilized for UHMWPE production.

[7] Therefore, there remains a need for commercially viable knits for making garments and shoes that address the shortcomings of the prior art, as well as methods for preparation and use of sustainable UHMWPE. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide these and related advantages. BRIEF SUMMARY

[008] In brief, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to UHMWPE fibers and knits and garments containing the UHMWPE fibers and methods for their preparation.

[009] In one aspect of the present disclosure, a knit is provided. The knit comprises an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber comprising a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5 or less; and a companion fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a synthetic fiber, a natural fiber, a stretch fiber, a non-stretch fiber, a high performance fiber, an elastomeric fiber, a thermoplastic fiber, an abrasion resistant fiber, or a memory fiber. In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a non-functionalized or functionalized form of nylon, rayon, silk, polyester, acrylic, wool, polyolefin, cotton, spandex, polyamide, polyvinylalcohols, thermoplastic polyurethane, polyacrylonitrile, polyvinylchloride, polybenzimidazole, aromatic polyamides, aromatic polyesters, polyethylene, polypropylene, high molecular weight polypropylene, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the knit comprises the UHMWPE fiber in an amount ranging from about 20% by weight to about 80% by weight based on a total weight of the knit. In some embodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE is in a range from about 5% by weight to about 95% by weight based on a total weight of the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is substantially the sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE is derived from bioethanol. In some embodiments, the bioethanol is produced from a biomass comprising sugarcane, rice, wheat, barley, potato, corn, vegetable oil, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE is produced by a process comprising obtaining sugar or derivatives thereof from the biomass; fermenting the sugar or derivatives thereof to produce the bioethanol; contacting the bioethanol with a catalyst to dehydrate the bioethanol to produce ethylene; and reacting ethylene to form the sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, the knit has a gauge of at least 32. In some embodiments, the knit has a gauge ranging from about 10 to about 15. In some embodiments, the knit has a gauge ranging from about 28 to about 32. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 to about 300. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 to about 50. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 150 to about 300. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is twisted at a twists per inch (TPI) of between about 2 and 25. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber further comprises a dye. In some embodiments, the dye has a color selected from black, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber further comprises a pigment. In some embodiments, the pigment has a color selected from black, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have different colors. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has an elongation of about 3.5% or less. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength of about 30 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulus of about 1250 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking force of about 12 N or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking work of about 140 N mm or greater. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 10 to 300. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 5 to 50. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 50 to 300. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has an elongation of greater than 100%. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has an elongation of greater than 400%. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has a denier ranging from about 30 to about 900. In some embodiments, the knit is a plated knit comprising the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the companion fiber on at least every other course and having an apparent denier not exceeding 60. In some embodiments, the knit comprises the companion fiber on every course.

In some embodiments, the knit has a dimensional stability in each of a length direction and a width direction of ±6%. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In some embodiments, a denier variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a tensile strength variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a modulus variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, an elongation variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a fiber breaking force variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a fiber breaking work variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, at least one UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a different color from another UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In some embodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has different colors from each other. In some embodiments, at least one UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a different denier from another UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In some embodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has different deniers from each other. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of UHMWPE fibers comprises a sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a plurality of companion fibers. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a monofilament. In some embodiments, the plurality of companion fibers has different deniers from each other. In some embodiments, the knit is substantially hydrophobic with a contact angle with water greater than 90 degrees when measured in air. In some embodiments, the knit provides an antimicrobial reduction of at least 50% below the same knit comprised of cotton. In some embodiments, the knit is odor resistant. In some embodiments, the knit further comprising a coating layer. The coating layer comprises a fiber having a denier of 30 or greater.

[0010] In another aspect of the present disclosure, an article of clothing comprising the knit described above is provided. In some embodiments, the article of clothing is in the form of a pantyhose, a sheer hosiery, a shoe, a sock, a pant, or a jeans. In some embodiments, the article of clothing is substantially hydrophobic with a contact angle with water greater than 90 degrees when measured in air. In some embodiments, the article of clothing provides an antimicrobial reduction of at least 50% below the same clothing comprised of cotton. In some embodiments, the article of clothing is configured to reduce the naturally occurring body odors of a person wearing the article of clothing. In some embodiments, the article of clothing does substantially not exhibit any barre.

[0011] In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of manufacturing a shoe is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: knitting an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and a companion fiber, the UHMWPE fiber comprising a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5 or less to provide a knit, and the companion fiber comprising a memory fiber; forming a knitwear from the knit; placing the knitwear on a shoe mould; heating the knitwear; and connecting the knitwear to a sole. In some embodiments, the memory fiber comprises polynorbornene, a styrene-butadiene copolymer, polyurethane, or transpolyisoprene. In some embodiments, heating the knitwear comprises heating the knitwear at a temperature ranging from about 40 °C to about 140 °C. In some embodiments, heating the knitwear comprises heating the knitwear using steam. In some embodiments, connecting the knitwear to the sole comprises joining the knitwear to the sole using an adhesive; and heating the knitwear and the sole. In some embodiments, heating the knitwear and the sole comprising heating the knitwear and the sole using steam. In some embodiments, heating the knitwear and the sole comprising heating the knitwear and the sole at a temperature ranging from about 150 °C to about 200 °C.

[0012] In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of manufacturing a sock is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises knitting an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and a companion fiber, the UHMWPE fiber comprising a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5 or less to provide a knit, and the companion fiber comprising a stretch fiber; and sewing the knit to form the sock.

[0013] In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of manufacturing a pantyhose is provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises knitting an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and a companion fiber, the UHMWPE fiber comprising a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5 or less to provide a knit, and the companion fiber comprising a stretch fiber; forming a plurality of tubular members from the knit; and joining the plurality of tubular members to form the pantyhose. In some embodiments, the pantyhose is manufactured by a knitting machine having a cylinder, the cylinder having a size from about 3 inches to about 7 inches.

[0014] In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of manufacturing a sheer hosiery. The method comprises knitting an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and a companion fiber, the UHMWPE fiber comprising a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5 or less to provide a knit, and the companion fiber comprising a stretch fiber; forming a plurality of knitted members from the knit; and stitching the plurality of knitted members to form the sheer hosiery. In some embodiments, the leggings are manufactured by a knitting machine having a cylinder, the cylinder having a size from about 10 inches to about 22 inches. In some embodiments, the bodysuits are manufactured by a knitting machine having a cylinder, the cylinder having a size from about 10 inches to about 22 inches. In some embodiments, no cylinder is used.

[0015] In some embodiments, the knit that is produced for manufacturing the shoe, the sock, the pantyhose, and the sheer hosiery comprises the UHMWPE fiber in an amount ranging from about 20% by weight to about 80% by weight based on a total weight of the knit. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE is in a range from about 5% by weight to about 90% by weight based on a total weight of the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is substantially the sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE is derived from bioethanol. In some embodiments, the bioethanol is produced from a biomass comprising sugarcane, rice, wheat, barley, potato, corn, vegetable oil, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE is produced by a process comprising obtaining sugar or derivatives thereof from the biomass; fermenting the sugar or derivatives thereof to produce the bioethanol; contacting the bioethanol with a catalyst to dehydrate bioethanol to produce ethylene; and reacting ethylene to form the sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, the knit has a gauge ranging from about 10 to about 40. In some embodiments, the knit has a gauge ranging from about 10 to about 15. In some embodiments, the knit has a gauge ranging from about 28 to about 32. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 to about 300. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 to about 50. In some embodiments, wherein the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 150 to about 300. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is twisted at a twists per inch (TPI) between about 2 and 25. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber further comprises a dye. In some embodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE fiber comprises a monofilament. In some embodiments, the dye has a color selected from black, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have different colors. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has an elongation of about 3.5% or less. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength of about 30 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulus of about 1360 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking force of about 12 N or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking work of about 140N mm or greater. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 10 to 300. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 5 to 50. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 50 to 300. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has an elongation of greater than 100%. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has an elongation of greater than 400%. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has a denier ranging from about 30 to about 900. In some embodiments, the knit is a plated knit comprising the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the stretch fiber on at least every other course and having an apparent denier not exceeding 30. In some embodiments, the knit is a plated knit comprising the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the stretch fiber on at least every other course and having an apparent denier not exceeding 40. In some embodiments, the knit is a plated knit comprising the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the stretch fiber on at least every other course and having an apparent denier not exceeding 50. In some embodiments, the knit comprises the companion fiber on every course.

In some embodiments, the knit has a dimensional stability in each of a length direction and a width direction is ±6%. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In some embodiments, a denier variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from about ±2.5% to about ±10%. In some embodiments, a tensile strength variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from about ±2.5% to about ±10%. In some embodiments, a module variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from about ±2.5% to about ±10%. In some embodiments, an elongation variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from about ±2.5% to about ±10%. In some embodiments, a fiber breaking force variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from about ±2.5% to about ±10%. In some embodiments, a fiber breaking work variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from about ±2.5% to about ±10%. In some embodiments, at least one UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a different color from another UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In some embodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has different colors from each other. In some embodiments, at least one UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a different denier from another UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In some embodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has different deniers from each other. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of UHMWPE fibers comprises a sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a plurality of companion fibers. In some embodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers and the plurality of companion fibers have different deniers from each other. In some embodiments, the knit is substantially hydrophobic with a contact angle with water greater than 90 degrees when measured in air. In some embodiments, the knit provides an antimicrobial reduction of at least 50% below the same knit comprised of cotton. In some embodiments, the knit is odor resistant.

[0016] In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of producing a colored ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber is provided. The method comprises forming a solution comprising UHMWPE particles and a first solvent selected from the group consisting of decalin, BTX (benzene toluene and xylene), mixed xylenes, p-xylene, toluene, tetralin, trichlorobenzene, dichlorobenzene, mixed C9-C12 alkanes, paraffin oil, paraffinic wax, mineral oil, and kerosene; extruding the solution to form a gel precursor fiber; contacting the gel precursor fiber with a second solvent to extract the first solvent to provide a UHMWPE fiber, the second solvent comprises a supercritical liquid; and contacting the UHMWPE fiber with a dyeing medium comprising a supercritical liquid and a dye. In some embodiments, the supercritical liquid comprises supercritical carbon dioxide. In some embodiments, the dyeing medium comprises at least 50% by weight of carbon dioxide. In some embodiments, the dyeing medium comprises supercritical carbon dioxide in an amount ranging from 50% by weight to 80% by weight. In some embodiments, the method further comprises air drying the UHMWPE fiber prior to contacting the UHMWPE fiber with the dyeing medium. In some embodiments, the method further comprises annealing the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, annealing the UHMWPE fiber comprises heating the UHMWPE fiber at a temperature ranging from about 40 °C to about 140 °C, annealing the UHMWPE fiber using steam, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, The method further comprising produces the UHMWPE particles, wherein the producing the UHMWPE particles comprises obtaining sugar or derivatives thereof from a biomass; fermenting the sugar or derivatives thereof to produce bioethanol; contacting the bioethanol with a catalyst to dehydrate the bioethanol to produce ethylene; and reacting ethylene to form the UHMWPE particles. In some embodiments, the dye has a color selected from black, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has an elongation of about 3.5% or less. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength of about 30 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulus of about 1360 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking force of about 12 N or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking work of about 140N mm or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5 or less. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 10 to 300. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 5 to 50. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 50 to 300.

[0017] In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of manufacturing a knit described above is provided. The method comprises knitting an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and a companion fiber, the UHMWPE fiber comprising a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5 or less. In some embodiments, the companion fiber is a white fiber. In some embodiments, the method further comprises dyeing the knit, wherein dyeing the knit comprises: contacting the knit with a dyeing medium comprising a supercritical liquid and a dye to produce a pre-dyed knit; and contacting the pre dyed knit with an extraction medium comprising a supercritical liquid. In some embodiments, the supercritical liquid in each of the dyeing medium and the extraction medium comprises supercritical carbon dioxide. In some embodiments, the dye has a color selected from black, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, or nude. In some embodiments, the method further comprises twisting the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is twisted by air tacking.

[0018] In still another aspect of the present disclosure, an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber comprising sustainable UHMWPE is provided. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 10 or less. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 15 to about 450. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is twisted at a twists per inch (TPI) between about 2 and 25. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber further comprises a dye. In some embodiments, the dye has a color selected from black, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has an elongation of about 3.5% or less. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength of about 30 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulus of about 1000 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking force of about 10 N or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking work of about 100 N mm or greater. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 10 to 450. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 5 to 50. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 50 to 300.

[0019] In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of producing an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber is provided. The method comprises obtaining sugar or derivatives thereof from a biomass; fermenting the sugar or derivatives thereof to produce bioethanol; contacting the bioethanol with a catalyst to dehydrate the bioethanol to produce ethylene; reacting ethylene to form the sustainable UHMWPE; and forming the UHMWPE fiber from the sustainable UHMWPE by a gel spinning process. In some embodiments, the gel spinning process comprises forming a solution comprising the sustainable UHMWPE and a first solvent; passing the solution through a spinneret to form a solution fiber; cooling the solution fiber to form a gel fiber; extracting the first solvent using a second solvent to form a dry fiber; and drawing at least one of the solution fiber, the gel fiber, and the dry fiber. In some embodiments, the first solvent is a mineral oil or decalin. In some embodiments, the second solvent is supercritical carbon dioxide. In some embodiments, the biomass comprises sugarcane, rice, wheat, barley, potato, corn, vegetable oil, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the method further comprises dyeing the UHMWPE fiber, wherein the dyeing the UHMWPE fiber comprises contacting the UHMWPE fiber with a dyeing medium comprising supercritical carbon dioxide and a dye. In some embodiments, the dyeing medium comprises at least 50% by weight of carbon dioxide. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 10 or less.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The present disclosure is best understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is emphasized that, according to common practice, the various features of the drawings are not necessarily to scale. On the contrary, the dimensions and spatial relationship(s) of the various features may be arbitrarily enlarged or reduced for clarity. Like reference numerals denote like features throughout specification and drawings.

[0021] FIG. 1 a photograph of an untwisted black UHMWPE multifilament fiber, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a photograph of a knit comprising black untwisted UHMWPE multifilament fibers and clear spandex, in accordance with some embodiments. [0023] FIG. 3 is a photograph of a shoe comprising black UHMWPE multifilament fibers, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a drawing of a sock comprising UHMWPE multifilament fibers, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0025] FIG. 5 are photographs of a reversible sock, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0026] FIG. 6 are photographs of a pair of sheer pantyhose comprising black UHMWPE multifilament fibers, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0027] FIG. 7A is a photograph of a portion of a black hosiery comprising UHMWPE multifilament fibers displaying barre, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0028] FIG. 7B is a photograph of a portion of a black hosiery comprising UHMWPE multifilament fibers which does not display barre, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0029] FIG. 8 are photographs of a pair of shorts comprising UHMWPE multifilament fibers, in accordance with some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In the following description, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments. However, one skilled in the art will understand that the invention may be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring descriptions of the embodiments. Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims which follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as, “comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense, that is, as “including, but not limited to.” Further, headings provided herein are for convenience only and do not interpret the scope or meaning of the claimed invention.

[0031] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Also, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. It should also be noted that the term “or” is generally employed in its sense including “and/or” unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Further, as used in this specification and the appended claim, the term “about” has the meaning reasonably ascribed to it by a person of ordinary skill in the art when used in conjunction with a stated numerical value or range, i.e. , denoting somewhat more or somewhat less than the stated value or range, to within a range of ±20% of the stated value; ±19% of the stated value; ±18% of the stated value; ±17% of the stated value; ±16% of the stated value; ±15% of the stated value; ±14% of the stated value; ±13% of the stated value; ±12% of the stated value; ±11 % of the stated value; ±10% of the stated value; ±9% of the stated value; ±8% of the stated value; ±7% of the stated value; ±6% of the stated value; ±5% of the stated value; ±4% of the stated value; ±3% of the stated value; ±2% of the stated value; or ±1 % of the stated value.

Definitions

[0032] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the following terms have the meanings as specified below. [0033] The term “UHMWPE” stands for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, also known as high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), or high- performance polyethylene (HPPE).

[0034] The term “colored UHMWPE” means UHMWPE that has been coloured (made non-white) by a non-additive coloring process.

[0035] The term “biomass” means living or dead biological matter that can be directly or subsequently converted to useful chemical substances that are ordinarily derived from non-renewable hydrocarbon sources. Biomass can include cellulosic materials, grains, starches derived from grains, fatty acids, plant based oils, as well as derivatives from these biomass examples. Examples of useful chemical substances include and are not limited to diols; diacids; monomers used to make diols or acids, e.g., succinic acid; monomers used to make polymers; and the like.

[0036] The term “fiber” as used herein refers to a single origin base material made up of one or more filaments. It has an elongate body, the length dimension of which is much greater than the transverse dimensions of width and thickness.

[0037] The term “filament” as used herein refers to a single fibril of material that can be on its own a fiber or can be combined with other filaments to create a multifilament fiber. A single fiber may be formed from just one filament or from multiple filaments.

[0038] The term “microfilament” as used herein refers to a filament having a denier of 5 or less.

[0039] The term “denier” used herein refers to a unit of weight indicating the fineness of fiber filaments. It can be measured in mass in grams per 9,000 meters of fiber. A lower denier indicates a finer fiber and a higher denier indicates a thicker or heavier fiber.

[0040] The term “decitex (dtex)” as used herein refers to an alternate unit of weight indicating the fineness of fiber filaments. It can be measured in mass in grams per 10,000 meters. [0041] The term “tensile strength” as used herein relates to the durability of the garment and is measured by the maximum stress that a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking. It is measured as force per unit area and can be expressed in units of gram force (gf) and centi-newton (cN) per dtex.

[0042] The term “elongation” as used herein refers to the stretch of individual fibers and composite fibers which results in the elasticity of the final embodiment of the present disclosure. Elongation is measured as a percentage of the starting length.

[0043] The term “natural fiber” as used herein refers to class of fibers obtainable from material of natural sources.

[0044] The term “synthetic fiber” as used herein is used to class of fibers delineate from the natural fibers. Synthetic fibers therefore comprise polymeric material, synthesized by polymerization of monomers, fibers obtained by regeneration of natural fibers, for instance after dissolution in a solvent, and glass fibers.

[0045] Term “stretch fiber” as used herein refers to class of fibers that, upon application of a force, is stretchable to a stretched at least about 130% of its original dimension without breaking.

[0046] The term “non-stretch fiber” refers to class of fibers which is substantially non-elastic with little or no elongation.

[0047] The term “high performance fiber” as used herein refers to class of fibers having high values of tenacity greater than 10 g/denier, such that they lend themselves for applications where high abrasion and/or cut resistance is important. Typically, high performance fibers have a very high degree of molecular orientation and crystallinity in the final fiber structure.

[0048] The term "elastomeric fiber" as used herein refers to a fiber which has a break elongation in excess of 100% and which when stretched and released, retracts quickly and forcibly to substantially its original length. [0049] The term “thermoplastic fiber” as used herein refers to class of fibers obtained from polymer that is plastic or deformable, melts to a liquid when heated and freezes to a brittle, glassy state when cooled sufficiently.

[0050] The term “abrasion resistant fiber” as used herein refers to class of fibers that inhibits abrasion of the material that it is proximate to.

[0051] The term “memory fiber” as used herein refers to class of fibers having ability to return to some previously defined shape or size when subjected to an appropriate thermal stimulus.

[0052] The term “pilling” as used herein refers to a surface defect that occurs in hosiery when and individual fiber or filament gets caught and pulls away from the rest of the knit. Pilling is considered unsightly and can render a pair of sheer hosiery unusable.

[0053] The term “knit” as used herein refers to the fabric created by combining one or more fibers on a flat or circular knitting machine.

[0054] The term “gauge” as refers to the number of needles on the knitting machine. A high gauge knitting machine (32 gauge and above) is required to produce sheer hosiery like sheer tights, stockings and trouser socks and a low gauge knitting machine (18 to 32 gauge) is used to produce heavier garments like leggings, bodysuits, socks, shirts and other active wear. Gauge is also used to refer to the knit that has been produced by a machine: in other words, a knit made on a 32 gauge machine is a 32 gauge knit.

[0055] The term “plating” as used herein refers to a technique of knitting two fibers together in two distinct layers. Where one fiber stays in the back, behind the front fiber despite being knit in the same stitch.

[0056] The term “serving” as used herein refers to the process of spinning two fibers together to produce a composite fiber.

[0057] The term “sheer” as used herein refers to a garment with the appearance of 30 denier or below. This is a commonly accepted industry measure for a garment to be considered sheer. [0058] The term “apparent denier” as used herein refers to the total denier of the visible fibers used in the knit, with clear fibers being considered non- apparent for the purposes of this application.

[0059] The term “non-additive” as used herein refers to coloring, typically dyeing, methods that do not increase the total apparent or non-apparent denier of the fiber.

[0060] The term “compression” as used herein refers to garments that are designed to apply pressure. Compression can be measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

[0061] “Tensile properties” are properties measured when a material is subjected to stretching forces, and also the properties measured when the stretching forces are removed. Example tensile properties include but are not limited to tensile strength at break, percent elongation to break, modulus of elasticity, toughness or tensile energy to break, permanent set, tensile load at specified elongations, etc. Tensile properties of polymer films can be determined by standard test methods such as ASTM D882, “Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting.”

[0062] The term “barre” as used herein is defined as unintentional, repetitive visual pattern of continuous bars or stripes usually parallel to the filling of woven fabric or to the courses of circular knit fabric.

[0063] The term “sustainable UHMWPE fibers” as used herein refers to UHMWPE fibers which comprise ethylene derived from biological sources or other sustainable sources such as land-fill methane or biomethane, or from recycled UHMWPE or other non-solely fossil fuel derived sources. Sustainable UHMWPE fibers can comprise different levels of sustainable ethylene in them or different levels of sustainable UHMWPE in them.

UHMWPE Fibers

[0064] As noted above, the present disclosure provides for UHMWPE fibers for preparing knitted fabrics and methods for forming the same. [0065] In one aspect, a UHMWPE fiber is provided. In specific aspects, the UHMWPE fiber has high impact strength, low density, low elongation at break, resistance to corrosive chemicals, low moisture absorption, low coefficient of friction. In other aspects, the material is self-lubricating and highly resistant to abrasion and odor.

[0066] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber of the present disclosure has a weight average molecular weight (M ) of at least about 200,000. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a weight average molecular weight (M ) ranging from about 300,000 to about 7,000, 000, from about 700,000 to about 5,000,000, or from about 900,000 to about 4,000,000. A molecular weight distribution of the UHMWPE fiber, that is the ratio of the weight average molecular weight (Mw) to a number average molecular weight (M _n ) of the UHMWPE fiber is of about 5.0 or less, about 4.0 or less, or about 3.0 or less. [0067] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a monofilament.

In some other embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a plurality of microfilaments. In some embodiments, each of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE has a denier of about 5 of less, about 4 or less, about 3 or less, about 2.5 or less, about 2 or less, about 1.5 or less, about 1 or less, or about 0.5 or less.

[0068] The UHMWPE fiber may include any suitable number of microfilaments. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises 2 to 400 microfilaments, 10 to 300 microfilaments, or 20 to 200 microfilaments. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises 10 to 50 microfilaments. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises 5 to 50 microfilaments. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises 5 to 25 microfilaments. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 microfilaments.

[0069] The UHMWPE fiber may be of any suitable denier. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 to about 450. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 to about 60. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 150 to about 450. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier of about 10, about 15, about 20, about 25, about 30, about 40, about 50, about 60, about 70, about 75, about 80, about 90, about 100, about 110, about 120, about 125, about 130, about 140, about 150, about 175, about 200, about 225, about 250, about 300, about 350, about 400, about 450. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier of 50 or less.

[0070] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is a high strength fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength (i.e. , tenacity) of at least 20 cN/dex, at least 25 cN/dex, at least about 30 cN/dtex, at least about 35 cN/dtex, at least about 40 cN/dtex, at least about 45 cN/dtex, at least about 50 cN/dtex, or at least about 60 cN/dtex. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength of about 26 cN/dex, about 28 cN/dex, about 30 cN/dex, about 32 cN/dex, about 38 cN/dex, about 40 cN/dex, about 45 cN/dex, or about 50 cN/dex.

[0071] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulus of about 1000 cN/dtex or greater, about 1100 cN/dtex or greater about 1200 cN/dtex or greater, about 1300 cN/dtex or greater, about 1400 cN/dtex or greater, about 1500 cN/dtex or greater, about 1600 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulus of about 1400 cN/dtex, about 1420 cN/dtex, about 1450 cN/dtex, about 1500 cN/dtex, or about 1360 cN/dtex.

[0072] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber allows an elongation of no more than about 10%, no more than about 8%, no more than about 5%, no more than about 4 %, no more than about 3.5%, no more than about 3%, no more than about 2.5%, no more than about 2%, or no more than about 1.5%. . [0073] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a breaking force of about 10 N or greater, about 11 N or greater, about 12 N or greater, about 13 N or greater, about 14 N or greater, about 15 N or greater, about 16 N or greater, about 18N or greater, or about 20 N or greater.

[0074] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a breaking work of at least about 100 N mm, at least about 110 N mm, at least about 120 N mm, at least about 130 N mm, at least about 140 N mm, at least about 150 N mm, at least about 160 N mm, or at least about 170 N mm.

[0075] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is a colored UHMWPE fiber comprising a dye. In some embodiments, the dye has a color selected from black, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude.

[0076] In some embodiments, the UHMEPE fiber comprises multiple microfilaments which are not twisted. FIG. 1 shows an exemplary untwisted black UHMWPE multifilament fiber. In some other embodiments, to keep the filaments together and to increase strength and reduce pilling, the UHMWPE fiber is twisted. To maintain the strength, the twists per inch (TPI) should not be too high. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a twists per inch (TPI) between 1 to 30, between 4 and 25, between 6 and 20, or between 8 and 16.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 1. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 2. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 3. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 4. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 5. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 6. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 8. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 10. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 12. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 15. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 16. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 18. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 20. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 25. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 30.

[0077] In another aspect, methods for producing UHMWPE fibers described above are provided.

[0078] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fibers of the present disclosure are prepared from UHMWPE particles by a gel spinning process. The gel spinning process involve steps of a) forming of a UHMWPE solution, b) passing the UHMWPE solution through a spinneret to form a solution fiber including a plurality of solution filaments, c) cooling the solution fiber to form a gel fiber, d) removing the spinning solvent to form an essentially dry, solid fiber, and e) drawing at least one of the solution fiber, the gel fiber and the dry fiber.

[0079] The UHMWPE solution is formed by first mixing of UHMWPE powders, UHMWPE resins, or UHMWPE particles, and a spinning solvent. After formation of the liquid mixture of UHMWPE and spinning solvent, the liquid mixture is passed through a heated extruder to get the UHMWPE solution. In some embodiments, the extruder is heated at a temperature between about 100 °C and about 300 °C, causing the UHMWPE to swell and dissolve in the spinning solvent. The amount of UHMWPE in the UHMWPE solution is controlled to obtain the UHMWPE fibers of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE solution contains UHMWPE in an amount between about 0.5% by weight to about 5% by weight, between about 1% by weight to about 2% by weight, between about 1 % by weight to about 4% by weight, between about 3% by weight and about 12% by weight, between about 4% by weight to about 10% by weight, between about 5% by weight and about 9% by weight, or between about 6% by weight and about 8% by weight.

[0080] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE is provided in a particulate form, for example in the form of powders, or in any other suitable particulate forms.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE particles have an average particle size of up to about 1000 micron (pm), up to about 2000 pm, or up to about 5000 pm.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE particles have an average particle size ranging from about 100 pm to about 200 pm. In such an example, up to about, or at least about 90% of the UHMWPE particles have a particle size that is within 40 pm of the average UHMWPE particle size. In other words, up to about, or at least about 90% of the UHMWPE particles have a particle size that is equal to the average particle size plus or minus 40 pm. In another example, about 75% by weight to about 100% by weight of the UHMWPE particles utilized can have a particle size of from about 100 pm to about 400 pm, and preferably about 85% by weight to about 100% by weight of the UHMWPE particles have a particle size of from about 120 pm to about 350 pm. Additionally, the particle size can be distributed in a substantially Gaussian curve of particle sizes centered at about 125 pm to about 200 pm.

[0081] The spinning solvent can be any solvent that is essentially non-volatile and solubilizes the UHMWPE powders. In some embodiments, the spinning solvent is a hydrocarbon that has a boiling point over 100 °C. Exemplary spinning solvents include, but are not limited to, decalin, tetralin, BTX (benzene toluene and xylene), xylene such as p-xylene, toluene, naphthalene, dichlorobenzene, trichlorobenzene, a C9-C12 alkane such as dodecane, undecane, decane, nonane, or octene, a mineral oil such as paraffin oil, paraffinic wax, kerosene, and their mixtures.

[0082] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE solution obtained from step a) is passed through a spinneret containing a plurality of spin-holes to form a solution fiber containing a plurality of solution filaments. The number of spin- holes in the spinneret is determined by the number of microfilaments contained in the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, the spinning plate contains at least 5 spin-holes, at least 10 spin-holes, at least 20 spin-holes, at least 30 spin-holes, at least 40 spin-holes, at least 50 spin-holes, at least 60 spin-holes, at least 70 spin-holes, at least 80 spin-holes, at least 90 spin-holes, at least 100 spin-holes, at least 200 spin-holes, at least 300 spin-holes, or at least 400 spin- holes. In some embodiments, the spinneret can have from 10 spin-holes to 300 spin-holes, and the solution fiber can comprise from 10 microfilaments to 300 microfilaments. The spin-holes can have a conical entry, with the cone having an included angle from about 15 degrees to about 75 degrees. Preferably, the included angle is from about 30 degrees to about 60 degrees. Additionally, following the conical entry, the spin-holes can have a straight bore capillary extending to the exit of the spin-hole. The spin-holes can be sized to produce microfilaments when processing is completed of about 0.5 denier, of about 1 denier, of about 1.5 denier, of about 2 denier, of about 2.5 denier, of about 3 denier, of about 4 denier, of about 5 denier, of about 6 denier, of about 7 denier, of about 8 denier, of about 9 denier, of about 10 denier. The capillary can have a length to diameter ratio from about 10 to about 100, or from about 15 to about 40. In some other embodiments, the spinning plate can be used to spin multiple UHMWPE fibers at the same time instead of a single UHMWPE fiber with more microfilaments.

[0083] Generally, the spinning step b) is carried out at a spinning temperature below the boiling point of the spinning solvent. In some embodiments, the spinning temperature is between about 150 °C and about 250 °C. In case of paraffin as solvent, the spinning temperature is below about 220 °C, such as between about 130 °C and about 240 °C, between about 130 °C and about 230 °C, 130 °C, between about 130 °C and about 220 °C, between about 130 °C and about 210 °C, between about 130 °C and about 200 °C, between about 130 °C and about 195 °C, between about 140 °C and about 200 °C, between about 150 °C and about 200 °C, between about 160 °C and about 200 °C, between about 170 °C and about 200 °C, between about 180 °C and about 200 °C, or between about 190 °C and about 200 °C.

[0084] In some embodiments, the solution fiber that is issued from the spinneret can be drawn at a draw ratio of from about 1.1:1 to about 30:1. In some embodiments, drawing of the solution fiber is accomplished by passing the solution fiber continuously through a gaseous zone. In some embodiments, the gaseous zone has a length of from about 0.3 centimeter (cm) to about 10 cm, or from about 0.4 cm to about 5 cm. In some embodiments, the gaseous zone is filled with an inert gas such as nitrogen.

[0085] In some embodiments, the solution fiber obtained from the spinning step b) is cooled to a temperature blow the gel point of the UHMWPE to form the gel fiber. In some embodiments, the cooling of the solution fiber is carried out by quenching the solution fiber in a liquid quench bath. The liquid in the liquid quench bath includes, but not limited to, water, ethylene glycol, ethanol, isopropanol, and a water soluble anti-freezer. The temperature of the liquid quench bath is from about -35 °C to about 35 °C.

[0086] In some embodiments, the gel fiber can be drawn at a draw ratio of from about 1.1:1 to about 30: 1. In some embodiments, drawing the gel fiber is accomplished by passing the gel fiber through a set of rollers. [0087] In some embodiments, the spinning solvent in the gel fiber obtained from the cooling step c) is extracted using an extraction solvent to form a dry fiber. The extraction solvent is a low boiling point solvent including, but not limited to, benzene, hexane, pentane, a chlorofluorocarbon such as trichloroethane or trifluoroethane, and a supercritical liquid such as supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2), dinitrogen oxide, ammonia, ethane, or propane. In some embodiments, supercritical CO2 is used to remove the spinning solvent. In some embodiments, after extracting the spinning solvent, the dry fiber can be air dried in the ambient atmosphere.

[0088] In some embodiments, the dry fiber can be drawn at a drawing ratio from about 1.1:1 to about 2:1. In some embodiments, drawing of the dry fiber is accomplished by passing the fiber through a daw stand.

[0089] Each drawing step described above is independently carried out at a temperature that is preferably chosen to achieve the desired drawing ratio without the occurrence of filament breakage. The overall draw ratio, i.e. the total draw ratio to which the microfilaments are subjected during their entire manufacturing process is at least 20, at least 25, at least 30, or at least 40. The drawing operation helps to increase tensile strength and modulus of the UHMWPE fiber.

[0090] In some embodiments, the method of producing UHMWPE fiber further comprises annealing the UHMWPE fiber after the drawing step. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is annealed by heating the UHMWPE fiber at a temperature ranging from about 40 °C to about 140 °C, about 40 °C to about 70 °C, about 50 °C to about 80 °C, or about 80 °C to about 100 °C.

[0091] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is annealed in steam. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is annealed by heating the UHMWPE fiber in steam.

[0092] In some embodiments, the method of producing UHMWPE fiber further comprising twisting the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is twisted by air tacking. [0093] In still another aspect, methods of producing UHMWPE used for formation of the UHMWPE fibers described above are provided.

[0094] The UHMWPE is obtained through polymerization of ethylene. In some embodiments the ethylene is produced from an ethanol dehydration process.

In the ethanol dehydration process, ethanol is converted into ethylene by means of a catalytic reaction at temperatures above 300 °C. The dehydration reaction is conducted in the presence of catalysts, such as alumina, silica, silica-alumina, zeolites, and other metallic oxides, being carried out in an adiabatic or isothermal, fluidized or fixed bed reactor.

[0095] In some embodiments, ethylene is produced by thermal cracking or steam cracking of naphtha (e.g., oil). In some embodiments, ethylene is produced by thermal cracking or steam cracking of ethane. In some embodiments, ethylene is produced by thermal cracking or steam cracking of propane. In some embodiments, ethylene is produced by the catalytic conversion of coal to syngas which is subsequently converted into ethylene either directly or indirectly via a methanol intermediate (also known as coal to olefins or CTO). In other embodiments, ethylene is obtained from biologically sourced ethanol, known as bioethanol. In some embodiments, the bioethanol is obtained by the fermentation of sugars (including starch and cellulose) derived from renewable biomass sources. The biomass sources include sugarcane, rice, wheat, barley, potato, corn, vegetable oil, or mixtures thereof. In some embodiments, UHMWPE is entirely based on the bioethanol. In other embodiments, ethylene is obtained from methanotrophic bacteria which consume methane (from landfills, biomass, or farm animal emissions) and produce ethylene.

[0096] In still another aspect, sustainable UHMWPE fibers can be produced by recycling UHMWPE fibers by re-dissolving them in the gel spinning solution to produce new UHMWPE fibers. In other embodiments, sustainable UHMWPE fibers can be produced by recycling or combining excess UHMWPE powders, UHMWPE resins, or UHMWPE particles. [0097] In still another aspect, methods of producing colored UHMWPE fibers from the UHMWPE fibers described above are provided. The UHMWPE fiber to be dyed can be any color. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber to be dyed has a white color.

[0098] In some embodiments, the colored UHMWPE fiber is produced using a non-additive coloring method. Non-additive means that the UHMWPE is colored using a method that does not add to the bulk or the denier of the UHMWPE fiber.

[0099] In some embodiments, the colored UHMWPE is produced by contacting the UHMWPE fiber with a dyeing medium for a period of time.

[00100] In some embodiments, the dyeing medium comprises a supercritical liquid and a dye. In some embodiments, the supercritical liquid is supercritical carbon oxide, and the dyeing medium comprises at least 50% by weight of carbon oxide. In some embodiments, an amount of the supercritical carbon oxide in the dyeing medium ranges from about 50% by weight to about 80% by weight, from about 60% by weight to about 70% by weight, or from about 50% by weight to about 60% by weight.

[00101] In some embodiments, the dye is selected such that the dye is soluble in the supercritical liquid and has a good affinity to the UHMWPE fiber. Good affinity means that the dye, in the supercritical liquid dyeing medium, is well able to penetrate into the UHMWPE fiber, resulting in a high color intensity and high resistance to rubbing and washing. The dye used herein may have black, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, or nude color.

[00102] In some embodiments, the dye is mixed with the supercritical liquid and dissolved therein before contact with the UHMWPE fiber to be dyed. In other embodiments, the supercritical liquid and dye are placed into contact with the UHMWPE fiber concurrently. In some embodiments, the mixture of the dye and the supercritical liquid is stirred in order to obtain good homogeneous coloration.

[00103] Generally, the dyeing temperature is chosen to ensure good solubility of the dyes in the supercritical liquid and to avoid excessive shrinkage and strength loss of the UHMWPE fiber by the dyeing. In some embodiments, the dyeing temperature is from about 100°C to about 130°C, from about 110°C to about 130°C, or from about 120°C to about 130°C.

[00104] The dyeing pressure is chosen in dependence on the supercritical liquid used. For supercritical carbon dioxide, the pressure is at least about 20 MPA (about 2,900 psi), or at least about 25 MPa (about 3,626 psi). The solubility of the dyes is higher at higher pressures. After dyeing, the pressure is reduced at a rate of at most 1.5 MPa per minute or at most 1 MPa per minute.

If the pressure is reduced discontinuously, the pressure is reduced in each step by not more than 1.5 MPa or not more than 1 MPa, with the intervals between each step being long enough not to exceed the highest rate of pressure reduction. Too rapid pressure reduction may lead to damage to the UHMWPE fiber.

[00105] The dyeing time is chosen so that the color intensity is as high as possible. In some embodiments, the dyeing of the UHMWPE fiber proceeds with the dye at the specified temperature and/or pressure for about 5 minutes to about 250 minutes, for about 30 minutes to about 200 minutes, for about 60 minutes to about 200 minutes, or for about 90 minutes to about 180 minutes.

For example, in some embodiments, after contacting the UHMWPE fiber with the supercritical liquid and the dye, the mixture is exposed to about 3600 psi to about 3800 psi of pressure; and/or from about 110°C to about 130°C; or from about 90 to about 180 minutes. The pressure may be applied concurrent with, overlapping, or preceding the application of the temperature.

[00106] In some embodiments, the dyeing medium further comprises a UV stabilizer for improving the light-fastness of the dye and/or a crosslinking reagent for improving the creep resistance and the oxystability of the UHMWPE fiber.

[00107] After the dyeing process, the dyed UHMWPE fiber may have a color contrast of about 90% or greater, about 92% or greater, about 95% or greater. The color contrast is the color of the portion of the UHMWPE fiber that has been dyed on a scale between the color of the portion of the UHMWPE when fully dyed (i.e. , 100% contrast) to the pre-dyeing color of the portion of the UHMWPE (i.e., 0% contrast).

[00108] In some embodiments, before dyeing the surface of UHMWPE is treated to provide a substantially uniform dye take up.

[00109] In some embodiments, after dyeing the UHMWPE fiber is redrawn to enhance the color intensity. In some embodiments, the redrawn operation further enhances the tensile strength and modulus of the UHMWPE fiber.

[00110] In some embodiments, after dyeing the UHMWPE fiber is dried at a temperature ranging from about 50 °C to 100 °C.

Knit

[00111 ] The present disclosure further provides knits containing UHMWPE fibers described above and method of producing the same. The knit of the present disclosure has desirable characteristics durably for garments, including softness, hydrophobicity, surface lubricity, abrasion resistance, ripping resistance, improved drape, pilling resistance, and antimicrobial properties. [00112] In one aspect, a knit is provided. The knit of the present disclosure has excellent cut and abrasion resistance properties and provides a cooling effect on the wearers. In some embodiments, the knit comprises a UHMWPE fiber and a companion fiber.

[00113] The UHMWPE fiber can be any of UHMWPE fibers described herein. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber includes multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5 or less. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is a colored fiber comprising a dye. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a variation of the color along the length of said UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, a variation of the color along the length of the UHMWPE fiber is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

[00114] The use of UHMWPE fiber provides benefits to knit such as cooling effect, light weight, moisture wicking, and antimicrobial. The antimicrobial and moisture wicking properties stem from the UHMWPE being hydrophobic. The good tensile properties of the UHMWPE fiber also resist ripping or otherwise wearing out or failing of the knit. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a variation of the denier along the length of said UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, a variation of the denier along the length of said UHMWPE fiber is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a variation of the diameter along the length of said UHMWPE fiber is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a cross sectional shape substantially resembling a circle. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a cross sectional shape substantially resembling an oval. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a cross sectional shape substantially resembling a stadium. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a cross sectional shape substantially resembling an ellipse. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a cross sectional shape which remains substantially constant along the length of the fiber.

[00115] The amount of the UHMWPE fiber in the knit may be in the range of from about 10% by weight to about 90% by weight based on the total amount of fibers in the knit. In some embodiments, the amount of the UHMWPE fiber in the knit ranges from about 15% by weight to about 80% by weight, from about 20% by weight to about 80% by weight, from about 30% by weight by weight to about 70% by weight or from about 40% by weight to about 60% by weight. A higher UHMWPE fiber content means a more durable end product with greater antimicrobial properties.

[00116] In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises sustainable UHMWPE derived from bioethanol as described above. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is made from sustainable UHMWPE and petroleum-based

UHMWPE. In some embodiments, the amount of the sustainable UHMWPE in the UHMWPE fiber may be in the range of from about 5% by weight to about 95% by weight, from about 10% by weight to about 90% by weight, from about 20% by weight to about 80% by weight, from about 30% by weight to about 70% by weight, or from about 40% by weight to about 60% by weight. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is substantially made from sustainable UHMWPE.

[00117] In some embodiments, the knit comprises a plurality of UHMWPE fibers. Each of the UHMWPE fibers includes multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5 or less. Each of the UHMWPE fibers may comprise 50 or less microfilaments.

[00118] In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of UHMWPE fibers comprises sustainable UHMWPE.

[00119] In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a denier ranging from about 10 to about 300. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 to about 50. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 150 to about 300. In some embodiments, a variation of the denier among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a variation of the denier among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%. In some embodiments, at least one UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a different denier from another UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In some other embodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has different deniers from each other.

[00120] In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a tensile strength (i.e. , tenacity) of at least 20 cN/dex, at least 25 cN/dex, at least about 30 cN/dtex, at least about 35 cN/dtex, at least about 40 cN/dtex, at least about 45 cN/dtex, at least about 50 cN/dtex, or at least about 60 cN/dtex. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength of about 26 cN/dex, about 28 cN/dex, about 30 cN/dex, about 32 cN/dex, about 38 cN/dex, about 40 cN/dex, about 45 cN/dex, or about 50 cN/dex. In some embodiments, a variation of the tensile strength among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a variation of the tensile strength among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

[00121] In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a modulus of about 1200 cN/dtex or greater, of about 1250 cN/dtex or greater, about 1300 cN/dtex or greater, of about 1360 cN/dtex or greater, about 1400 cN/dtex or greater, about 1500 cN/dtex or greater, about 1600 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, a variation of the modulus among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a variation of the modulus among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

[00122] In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has an elongation of no more than about 10%, no more than about 8%, no more than about 5%, no more than about 4%, no more than about 3.5%, no more than about 3%, or no more than about 2%. In some embodiments, a variation of the elongation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a variation of the elongation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3 %, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%. [00123] In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a breaking force of about 10 N or greater, about 11 N or greater, about 12 N or greater, about 13 N or greater, about 14 N or greater, about 15 N or greater, about 16 N or greater, about 18N or greater, or about 20

N or greater. In some embodiments, a variation of the breaking force among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a variation of the breaking force among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

[00124] In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a breaking work of at least about 120 N mm, at least about 130 N mm, at least about 140 N mm, at least about 150 N mm, at least about 160 N mm, or at least about 170 N mm. In some embodiments, a variation of the breaking work among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a variation of the breaking work among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

[00125] In some embodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers are colored fibers. In some embodiments, at least one UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a different color from another UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In some other embodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has different colors from each other.

[00126] The companion fiber is selected to enhance a property of the knit, such as, but not limited to, the comfort, durability, dyeability/printability, and/or stretchability of the knit. In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a single fiber. In some other embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a plurality of fibers.

[00127] The companion fiber may be a synthetic fiber, a natural fiber, a stretch fiber, a non-stretch fiber, a high performance fiber, an elastomeric fiber, a thermoplastic fiber, an abrasion resistant fiber, or a memory fiber.

[00128] In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a synthetic fiber. Examples of organic synthetic fibers include those made of: polyolefin such as polyethylene, polypropylene, high molecular weight polypropylene, polybutylene and the like; polyamide such as nylon; polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, polyethylene succinate), polymethyl methacrylate; 1 ,2-polybutadiene; acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer; polystyrene; and copolymers of these polymers.

[00129] In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a natural fiber. Examples of natural fibers include cotton, silk, wool and the like.

[00130] In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a stretch fiber. Examples of stretch fibers include those made of polyurethane, polyolefin such as low molecular weight polyethylene or polypropylene, and the like.

[00131 ] In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a non stretch fiber. Examples of non-stretch fibers include those made of polyester, cotton, nylon, rayon, and wool.

[00132] In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a high performance fiber. Examples of high performance fibers include high molecular weight high molecular weight polypropylenes, aramids, high molecular weight polyvinyl alcohols, high molecular weight polyacrylonitriles, and liquid crystal polyesters.

[00133] In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises an elastomeric fiber. Examples of elastomeric fibers include spandex (also called elastane), lastol, polyurethane, and polyetherester.

[00134] In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a thermoplastic fiber. Examples of thermoplastic fibers include those made of polyamides, polyimides, polyurethanes, polyolefins, polystyrenes, aromatic polyesters, polycarbonates, polyketones, polyureas, polyvinyl resins, polyacrylates, and polymethacrylates.

[00135] In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises an abrasion resistant fiber. Examples of abrasion resistant fibers include those made of nylon, polyesters and polyamides.

[00136] In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a memory fiber. Examples of memory fibers include those made of polynorbornenes, styrene-butadiene copolymers, polyurethanes, and transpolyisoprenes. [00137] In some embodiments, the companion fiber is a composite fiber formed by coating a first fiber with a second fiber. In some embodiments, the composite fiber is formed by coating a monofilament spandex fiber with a multifilament nylon fiber. In some embodiments, the first fiber and the second fiber are twisted.

[00138] The companion fiber may include any suitable number of microfilaments. In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises 2 to 400 microfilaments, 10 to 300 microfilaments, 10 to 200 microfilaments, 10 to 150 microfilaments, 10 to 100 microfilaments, 10 to 50 microfilaments, 5 to 50 microfilaments, or 20 to 200 microfilaments.

[00139] The companion fiber may be of any suitable denier. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has a denier ranging from about 2 to about 1000, from about 10 to about 1000, from about 20 to about 1000. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has a denier ranging from about 2 to about 100, from about 5 to about 100, from about 10 to about 100, or from about 15 to about 100. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has a denier of about 5, about 10, about 13, about 15, about 17, about 20, about 25, about 30, about 50, about 60, about 70, about 130, about 150, about 390, about 450, or about 900. In instances where the knit comprises a plurality of companion fibers, the plurality of companion fibers may have the same or different deniers from each other.

[00140] In some embodiments, the companion fiber allows an elongation of greater than 100%. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has an elongation of about 130% or greater, about 200 or greater, about 300 or greater, or about 400 or greater.

[00141] In some embodiments, the companion fiber is a colored fiber comprising a dye. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has black, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, or nude color. In some embodiments, the companion fiber is white color. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has a same color as the UHMWPE fiber. In some other embodiments, the companion fibers have a different color form the UHMWPE fiber.

[00142] The knit has a high dimensional stability. In some embodiments, the dimension dimensional stability of the knit in each of a length direction and a width direction is of about ±6%, about ±4%, about ±2%, about ±1 %, or about ±0.5%.

[00143] The knit is substantially hydrophobic. In some embodiments, the knit has a contact angle with water ranging from about 45 degrees to about 135 degrees, when measured in air. In some embodiments, the contact angle of the knit with water is greater than about 45 degrees, greater than about 50 degrees, greater than about 60 degrees, greater than about 80 degrees, greater than about 90 degrees, greater than about 100 degrees, greater than about 110 degrees, greater than about 120 degrees, greater than about 125 degrees, or greater than about 130 degrees,. In some embodiments, the contact angle of the knit with water is about 120 degrees.

[00144] The knit is biologically inert, and thus does not stimulate undesired growth nor is sensitive to any attack by micro-organisms. In some embodiments, the knit provides an antimicrobial reduction in the range of about 25 % to about 100% comparing to the knit comprised of cotton. In some embodiments, the knit provides an antimicrobial reduction in the range of about 25 % to about 75% comparing to the knit comprised of cotton. In some embodiments, the knit provides an antimicrobial reduction in the range of about 25 % to about 50% comparing to the knit comprised of cotton. In some embodiments, the knit provides at least 50% of antimicrobial reduction when comprising to the knit comprised of cotton.

[00145] The knit also has a good odor resistance and does not substantially absorb smell or body odor.

[00146] The knit has an apparent denier of about 100 or less, about 80 or less, or about 60 or less. In some embodiments, the knit has an apparent denier of about 45. [00147] In some embodiments, the knit further comprises a coating layer.

In some embodiments, the coating layer comprises a fiber having a denier of 30 or greater. In some embodiments, the coating layer comprises a fiber having a denier of less than 30.

[00148] In another aspect, methods of producing the knits described above are provided. The knit of the present disclosure is produced by knitting the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber using a knitting machine. The appropriate gauge of the knitting machine is selected according to the end use of the knit, particularly when used in garments that include shoes, pantyhose, leggings, bodysuits, sheer hosiery, pants, shorts, and jeans. The gauge number of the knitting machine can affect the stretchability and basis weight of the resulting knit. The knit may have a gauge ranging from 10 to 40. In some embodiments, the knit has a gauge ranging from 10 to 15 suitable for producing a knit for shoes, socks, pants or jeans. In some other embodiments, the knit has a gauge ranging from 28 to 32 suitable for producing a knit for pantyhose or sheer hosiery. In some embodiments, the knit may have a gauge of at least 32. [00149] In some embodiments, a knitting machine of a single knit type is used. The cylinder size of the knitting machine is selected according to the end use of the knit. In some embodiments, the knitting machine has a cylinder having a size from about 3 inches to about 7 inches suitable for producing knit for making pantyhose. In some embodiments, the knitting machine has a cylinder having a size from about 5 inches to about 14 inches suitable for producing a knit for pants or jeans. In some embodiments, the knitting machine has a cylinder having a size from about 10 inches to about 14 inches suitable for producing a knit for hosiery. In some embodiments, the knitting machine has a cylinder having a size from about 10 inches to about 22 inches suitable for producing leggings or bodysuits. In some embodiments, no cylinder is used. In some embodiments the pants or jeans comprise UHMWPE multifilament fibers throughout the garment. In some embodiments the jeans or pants comprise UHMWPE multifilament fibers in areas where tearing or fraying can occur such as the knees, cuff, or pockets. In some embodiments the jeans or pants comprise UHMWPE multifilament fibers in the pockets.

[00150] In knitting the fabric of the present disclosure, one can use a conventional knitting machine as a base. The knitting machine can have any desired number of feeds, depending on the number needed to cover the number of fiber types being knitted and the speed at which the knitting will occur. Typically knitting machines have 2, 4, or 8 feeds, with the most common being 4 or 8 feeds. In some embodiments, knitting machines can be used with more than 8 feeds. In some embodiments, knitting machines can be used with more than 16 feeds. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the garment is made using a four feed hosiery knitting machine. In knitting the garments of the present disclosure, each feed can use fibers having deniers ranging from 10 to 50 denier. The total denier of the fibers making up the garment can be any desired, depending on the weight of garment to be produced and the level of sheer desired. In some embodiments, all of the feeds are used. In some embodiments, only 1 feed is used. In some embodiments, only 2 feeds are used. In some embodiments, only 3 feeds are used. In some embodiments, the same UHMWPE fibers with the same properties and the same variations in properties are used on all feeds. In some embodiments, the same UHMWPE fibers with the same properties and different variations in properties are used on all feeds. In some embodiments different UHMWPE fibers with different properties and different variations in properties are used on all feeds. In some embodiments different UHMWPE fibers with different properties and the same variations in properties are used on all feeds.

[00151] In some embodiments, the knitting machine can be fitted with tensioners to maintain constant tension on each of the fiber feeds. In some embodiments, the tension is constant along the length of the individual fiber feed. In some embodiments, the tension is constant along the length of each of the individual fiber feeds is constant. In some embodiments, the variation in the tension along the length of the UHMWPE fiber feed is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%. In some embodiments, the variation in the tension between the different UHMWPE fiber feeds is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

[00152] In order to effectively achieve stretch in the final knit without compromising the strength properties provided by the UHMWPE fiber, the knitting of the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber includes plating or serving of the UHMWPE fiber and companion fiber.

[00153] In some embodiments, to effectively achieve stretch in the final knit without compromising the strength properties provided by the UHMWPE fiber, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber are knitted to form a plated knit structure. In knitting the plated knit, a UHMWPE fiber is required on every course of the knit and a companion fiber can be on every course or every other course. In some embodiments, the plated knit comprises the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the companion fiber on at least every other course and has an apparent denier not exceeding 30. In some embodiments, the plated knit comprises the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the companion fiber on at least every other course and has an apparent denier not exceeding 40. In some embodiments, the plated knit comprises the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the companion fiber on at least every other course and has an apparent denier not exceeding 50. In some embodiments, the plated knit comprises the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the companion fiber on at least every other course and has an apparent denier not exceeding 60. In some embodiments, the plated knit comprises the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the companion fiber on at least every other course and has an apparent denier of about 20, about 25, about 30, about 35, about 40, about 45, about 55, about 55, or about 65. After the knitting process, one side of the knit exposes the UHMWPE fiber more prominently (intended to go on the outside of the knit), and the companion fiber is exposed on the other side (intended to go on the inside of the knit). This plated knit has the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber being knitted throughout the knit. FIG. 2 shows an exemplary plated knit 20 comprising black untwisted UHMWPE multifilament fibers and spandex is used as the companion fiber. The UHMWPE multifilament fibers are plated to the spandex, while still being connected in each stitch.

[00154] In some other embodiments, to effectively achieve stretch in the final knit without compromising the strength properties provided by the UHMWPE fiber, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber are twisted to form a composite fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber are twisted between 100 and 4500 twists per inch. A higher number of twists per inch may be desired to ensure more stretch in the end product, and increased durability in the final knit as it results in a larger surface area of the companion fiber being reinforced with the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 100, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 500, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 1000, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 1500, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 2000, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 2500, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 3000, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 3500, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 4000, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 4500. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI between 2 and 100. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 3, a TPI of 5, a TPI of 10, a TPI of 15, a TPI of 20, a TPI of 25, a TPI of 30, a TPI of 40, or a TPI of 50.

[00155] In either plating or the use of a served composite fiber, higher denier companion fiber ensures a greater compression benefits to the end user. For compression applications the total compression should measure about 15 mmHg or higher. The compression level can be adjusted by increasing the denier of the specific companion fiber being used. [00156] In some embodiments, the knit is produced using a UHMWPE fiber and a nylon coated spandex fiber as the companion fiber. Both the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber may be textured or flat. In some embodiments, the nylon has a diner ranging from 1 to 20. In some embodiments, the nylon has a diner ranging from 5 to 20. In some embodiments, the nylon is a multifilament fiber including 5 to 16 microfilaments. In some embodiments, the nylon coated spandex fiber is formed by coating a monofilament spandex fiber having a denier of 17 with a nylon fiber containing 5 to 20 microfilaments and having a denier ranging from 1 to 20. In some embodiments, the knit has a course alternating between the UHMWPE fiber and the nylon coated spandex fiber, in which the spandex fiber is a monofilament fiber having a denier of 40 and the nylon fiber is a multifilament fiber containing 7 microfilaments and having a denier of 20. In some embodiments, the resulting knit has an apparent denier ranging from 15 to 60.

In some embodiments, the resulting knit has an apparent denier of about 40. [00157] In some embodiments, the knit is produced using a UHMWPE fiber and a nylon fiber. The nylon fiber is a multifilament fiber containing 40 microfilaments and having a denier of 40.

[00158] Additionally, the entire knit may be dyed using the dyeing process described above. In some embodiments, the dyeing of the knit is performed by contacting the knit with a dyeing medium comprising a supercritical liquid and a dye. This allows achieving uniform color for all the components in the knit. In some other embodiments, the dying of the knit is performed using acid or disperse dye process

Articles of Clothing

[00159] The present disclosure further provides articles of clothing made from the knit described above. The articles of clothing include shoes, pants, jeans, socks, pantyhose, leggings, tights, bodysuits, sheer hosieries, and the like. In some embodiments, the article of clothing does not substantially exhibit any barre. In some embodiments, the article of clothing exhibits barre less than 5%, less than 10%, less than 20%, or less than 30%. The reduction in barre is due to the fiber properties, knitting process conditions and variations in processing performed on the UHMWPE fibers described above.

[00160] Due to the hydrophobic nature of the knit, the article of clothing is substantially hydrophobic with a contact angle with water greater than 90 degrees when measured in air. The article of clothing can result in an antimicrobial reduction of at least 50% below the same article of clothing comprised of cotton. The article of clothing can also reduce the naturally occurring body odors of a person wearing the article of clothing.

[00161] In one aspect, a method of manufacturing a shoe using the knit described above is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes first knitting a UHMWPE fiber and a memory fiber using a knitting machine to provide a knit. In some embodiments, the memory fiber includes polynorbornene, a styrene-butadiene copolymer, polyurethane, and transpolyisoprene. A knitwear having a sock shape is then formed from the knit. After placing the knitwear on a shoe mould, the knitwear and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to freeze the shape of the knitwear, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. In some embodiments, the knitwear is heated at a temperature ranging from about 40 °C to 240 °C. In some embodiments, the knitwear is heated at a temperature ranging from about 40 °C to 140 °C. In some embodiments, the knitwear is heated at a temperature ranging from about 40 °C to 80 °C. In some embodiments, the knitwear is heated at a temperature ranging from about 80 °C to 100 °C. In some embodiments, the knitwear is heated at a temperature ranging from about 100 °C to 140 °C. In some embodiments, the knitwear is heated at a temperature ranging from about 60 °C to 100 °C. In some embodiments, the knitwear is heated at a temperature ranging from about 60 °C to 80 °C. In some embodiments, the knitwear is heated using steam.

After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C to 200 °C. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C to 150 °C. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 150 °C to 200 °C. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 110 °C to 140 °C. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C to 120 °C. FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary shoe comprising black UHMWPE multifilament fibers of the present disclosure. [00162] In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a sock using the knit described above is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes knitting a UHMWPE fiber and a stretch fiber to provide a knit and forming the sock from the knitted UHMWPE fiber and the stretch fiber. In some embodiments, the stretch fiber includes polyurethane, low molecular weight polyethylene, or polypropylene, spandex, nylon, or combinations thereof. The stretch fiber may be textured or flat. The UHMWPE fiber is knitted into the sock, thereby providing a softness and suppleness to the sock. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is textured. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is flat. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fibers are used throughout the entire sock. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber may have a denier of 150 and contain 15 microfilaments. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fibers are employed only in the heel and toe areas to improve the cut and/or abrasion resistance in these areas. FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary sock 40 comprising UHMWPE multifilament fibers of the present disclosure. In sock 40, the knitting process and/or fiber used can differentiate between the leg portion 42 and the toe and heel portions 44, thereby providing desirable cut and/or abrasion resistance to different portions of the sock 40. In some embodiments, the sock is a reversible sock 50 as shown in FIG. 5, which is colored on one side 50a and is black on the reversed side 50b. The colored side 50a can be any colors such as, for example, pearl pink, royal blue, mustard, sand, or purple. In some embodiments, the reversible sock 50 is formed using a UHMWPE fiber and a colored nylon fiber as the companion fiber. In some embodiments, the nylon fiber is a multifilament fiber containing 150 microfilaments and having a denier of 48. In some embodiments, the nylon fiber is formed by twisted two fibers together; each fiber may contain 70 microfilaments and have a denier of 68.

[00163] Imbuing the fibers of the footwear themselves with the desirable properties of hydrophobicity is one way to add hydrophobicity while maintaining breathability of said footwear. Utilizing UHMWPE fibers of the appropriate denier to allow breathability, in combination with other fibers such as thermoplastics to hold the form of the footwear is one way to incorporate the UHMWPE fibers into footwear while maintaining the properties of both fiber types.

[00164] In still another aspect, a method of manufacturing a pantyhose using the knit described above is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes knitting a UHMWPE fiber and a stretch fiber to provide a knit, forming a plurality of tubular members from the knit, and joining the plurality of tubular members to form the pantyhose. In some embodiments, the stretch fiber includes polyurethane, low molecular weight polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene, spandex, nylon, or combination thereof. In some embodiments, the pantyhose is manufactured by a knitting machine having a cylinder, the cylinder having a size from about 3 inches to about 7 inches. FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary pair of sheer pantyhose comprising black UHMWPE multifilament fibers of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the sheer pantyhose may be formed by using a UHMWPE multifilament fiber and a nylon coated spandex as the companion fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE multifilament fiber may have a denier ranging from 10 to 30. In some embodiments, the nylon coated spandex companion fiber may include a spandex fiber having a denier ranging from 17 to 120 and a nylon fiber containing 10 to 50 microfilaments and having a denier from 10 to 60. In sheer pantyhose, the knitting process and/or the fibers used can differentiate between the leg portion, the foot portion, and the panty portion, thereby providing desirable cut and/or abrasion resistance to different portions of the pantyhose. [00165] In still another aspect, a method of manufacturing a hosiery using the knit described above is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes knitting a UHMWPE fiber and a stretch fiber to provide a knit, forming a plurality of knitted members from the knit, and stitching the plurality of knitted members to form the sheer hosiery. In some embodiments, the stretch fiber includes polyurethane, low molecular weight polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene, spandex, nylon, or combination thereof. In some embodiments, the hosiery is manufactured by a knitting machine having a cylinder, the cylinder having a size from about 10 inches to about 14 inches. The hosiery of the present disclosure shows reduced barre. FIG. 7 A is a photograph of a portion of an exemplary black hosiery comprising UHMWPE multifilament fibers displaying barre. FIG. 7B is a photograph of a portion of a black hosiery comprising UHMWPE multifilament fibers which does not display barre.

[00166] In still another aspect, a method of manufacturing a pair of shorts using the knit described above is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes knitting a UHMWPE fiber and a stretch fiber to provide a knit, forming a plurality of tubular members from the knit, and joining the plurality of tubular members to form the shorts. In some embodiments, the stretch fiber includes polyurethane, low molecular weight polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene, spandex, nylon, or combination thereof. In some embodiments, the shorts are manufactured by a knitting machine having a cylinder, the cylinder having a size from about 3 inches to about 7 inches. FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary shorts comprising black UHMWPE multifilament fibers of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the shorts may be formed by knitting a UHMWPE fiber with fibers including nylon, polyethylene, spandex, and polyester as the companion fiber. In some embodiments, the shorts may be formed by using a UHMWPE multifilament fiber and a nylon coated spandex as the companion fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE multifilament fiber may have a denier ranging from 10 to 30. In some embodiments, the nylon coated spandex companion fiber may include a spandex fiber having a denier ranging from 17 to 120 and a nylon fiber containing 10 to 50 microfilaments and having a denier from 10 to 60. In shorts, the knitting process can differentiate between the leg portion and the panty portion, thereby providing desirable cut and/or abrasion resistance to different portions of the sheer shorts. Due to the hydrophobic nature of the knit, the pants tends to be relatively dry under sweating conditions.

Examples

[00167] Suitable examples of high performance fibers used in the present disclosure include but are not limited to:

[00168] 50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2.5 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00169] 50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2.5 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00170] 50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2.5 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00171] 50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2.5 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00172] 50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2.5 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00173] 50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 25 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00174] 50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 25 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex. [00175] 50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 25 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00176] 50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 25 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00177] 50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 25 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00178] 40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00179] 40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00180] 40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00181 ] 40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00182] 40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00183] 40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 40 microfilaments of 1 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00184] 40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 40 microfilaments of 1 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex. [00185] 40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 40 microfilaments of 1 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00186] 40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 40 microfilaments of 1 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00187] 40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 40 microfilaments of 1 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00188] 30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1.5 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00189] 30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1.5 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00190] 30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1.5 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00191 ] 30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1.5 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00192] 30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1.5 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00193] 30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 15 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00194] 30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 15 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex. [00195] 30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 15 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00196] 30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 15 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00197] 30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 15 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00198] 20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00199] 20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00200] 20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00201 ] 20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00202] 20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00203] 20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00204] 20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex. [00205] 20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00206] 20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00207] 20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00208] 15 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 1.5 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00209] 15 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 1.5 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00210] 15 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 1.5 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00211] 15 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 1.5 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00212] 15 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 1.5 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00213] 150 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 75 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00214] 150 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 75 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex. [00215] 150 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 75 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a blue color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00216] 150 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 75 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00217] 150 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 75 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00218] 300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00219] 300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00220] 300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a blue color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00221 ] 300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00222] 300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00223] 300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 100 microfilaments of 3 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00224] 300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 100 microfilaments of 3 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex. [00225] 300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 100 microfilaments of 3 denier each with a blue color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00226] 300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 100 microfilaments of 3 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00227] 300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 100 microfilaments of 3 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00228] 450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 225 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00229] 450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 225 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00230] 450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 225 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a blue color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00231 ] 450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 225 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00232] 450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 225 microfilaments of 2 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00233] 450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of 3 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00234] 450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of 3 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex. [00235] 450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of 3 denier each with a blue color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00236] 450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of 3 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00237] 450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of 3 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

[00238] Suitable examples of knitting high performance fibers into garments in the present disclosure include but are not limited to:

[00239] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00240] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 32 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00241 ] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 15 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00242] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 30 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00243] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 3 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00244] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00245] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments is untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00246] A white UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments is untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00247] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at

40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00248] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 32 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00249] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 15 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00250] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 30 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00251 ] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 3 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00252] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder.

Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00253] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments is untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00254] A white UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments can be untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00255] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00256] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 32 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00257] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 15 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00258] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 30 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00259] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 3 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00260] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00261 ] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments is untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00262] A white UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments is untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00263] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00264] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 32 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized all with the same type and color of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00265] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 15 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00266] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 30 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00267] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 3 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00268] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments is twisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00269] A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments is untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00270] A white UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments is untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy, non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially without barre.

[00271 ] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00272] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form can be heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00273] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00274] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00275] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00276] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00277] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00278] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00279] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00280] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00281 ] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00282] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit. After placing the knit on a shoe mould to make a knitwear having a shoe shape, the knitwear and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knitwear, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00283] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit. After placing the knit on a shoe mould to make a knitwear having a shoe shape, the knitwear and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knitwear, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00284] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00285] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00286] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00287] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00288] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00289] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00290] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00291 ] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00292] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00293] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00294] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00295] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00296] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00297] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00298] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00299] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00300] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00301 ] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00302] A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00303] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00304] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00305] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00306] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00307] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00308] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00309] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00310] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00311 ] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00312] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00313] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00314] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00315] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00316] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00317] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00318] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00319] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00320] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00321 ] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00322] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00323] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00324] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00325] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00326] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00327] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00328] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00329] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00330] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00331 ] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00332] A 300 denier colored UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00333] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00334] A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in steam. The resulting shoe can have the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00335] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the

UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00336] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00337] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00338] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00339] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00340] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00341 ] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00342] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00343] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00344] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00345] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00346] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00347] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00348] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00349] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00350] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00351 ] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00352] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00353] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00354] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00355] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00356] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00357] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00358] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00359] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00360] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00361 ] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00362] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00363] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00364] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00365] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00366] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00367] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00368] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00369] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00370] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00371 ] A 150 denier colored UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00372] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00373] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00374] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00375] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00376] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00377] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00378] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00379] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00380] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00381 ] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00382] A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00383] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00384] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00385] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00386] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00387] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00388] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00389] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00390] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00391 ] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00392] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00393] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00394] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in air. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

[00395] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00396] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00397] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 80 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 60 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00398] A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100 °C in steam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 120 °C in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments. [00399] The foregoing outlines features of several embodiments so that those skilled in the art may better understand the aspects of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they may readily use the present disclosure as a basis for designing or modifying other processes and structures for carrying out the same purposes and/or achieving the same advantages of the embodiments introduced herein. Those skilled in the art should also realize that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and that they may make various changes, substitutions, and alterations herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.