Michael R Grubbs

US Patent:

53929128, Feb 28, 1995

Filed:

Dec 23, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/173681

Inventors:

Michael R. Grubbs - King NC

Assignee:

Sara Lee Knit Products - Winston-Salem NC

International Classification:

B65D 8500

US Classification:

206451

Abstract:

A self-supporting textile package. The package includes a first generally rectangular sheet of cardboard forming a bottom layer having an upper and lower surface. A plurality of stacks of loose cut fabric pieces are placed on the upper surface of the first sheet of cardboard. A second generally rectangular sheet of cardboard forms a top layer having an upper and lower surface. Plastic film then is used to surround both the first and second generally rectangular sheets of cardboard and the plurality of stacks of loose cut fabric pieces to form a stable, self-supporting package suitable for shipment.