Abstract:
An apparatus and method for texture heat-setting bulk continuous filament (BCF) yarns in hot air heat-setting machines that includes a preheating device/step that in the processing of BCF yarns. The apparatus and method use a mixture of steam and atmospheric air to preheat a twisted BCF yarn bundle to develop crimp memory and provide cohesion to the twisted BCF yarn bundle. Yarn bundle cohesion during texture heat-setting helps to avoid frequent breaks at the winder of the hot air heat-setting machine. The addition of the preheating device/step significantly improves the ability of hot air heat-setting machines to maintain continuous operation during texture setting of BCF yarns and makes the hot air heat-setting method commercially viable for this application.
Abstract:
Provided is a selective hydrogenation process for pro-ducing aminonitriles by contacting the corresponding dini-triles with a hydrogen-containing fluid in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, a solvent and a quaternary ammonium cyanate additive.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to stain-resist compositions, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to fibers and textiles treated with stain-resist composition.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for the hydrogenation of tetrahydroxybutane in the presence of supported rhenium catalysts and an acid to form tetrahydrofuran and unsaturated precursors thereof.
Abstract:
When elastomeric yarns (36) are unwound and fed to the needles (18) of a circular knitting apparatus, a yarn package (24) relaxation profile is set, or determined, with corresponding adjustments made to the unwinding speed (V) based on such package relaxation profile. Variably compensating for a varying package relaxation while knitting results in more uniform properties in a circular knit fabric and improved elastomeric yarn yield.
Abstract:
A polyamide composition, which includes an optical brightener together with either an antimicrobial agent or anti-oxidant stabilizer, or both, is suitable for making yarns, and fabrics, garments, molded articles or other articles such as carpets from these yarns. Processes for incorporating optical brighteners into polyamide compositions, polymers and yarns to make fabrics and molded articles that exhibit superior whiteness after heat-setting are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A process for making a solution of perfluorosulfonated ion exchange polymer is disclosed. The process involves heating a slurry containing a perfluorosulfonated ion exchange polymer resin, an organic ether compound and water in a mechanically agitated pressurized vessel to an elevated temperature, so as to totally dissolve the resin in the solution. The perfluorosulfonated ion exchange polymer solution is recovered, and the water and the organic ether compound are removed from the solution. A perfluorosulfonated ion exchange polymer resin remains, which can be coated onto a fabric, or converted into a film which can be laminated onto a fabric. The resulting fabric forms the basis for a chemical and/or biological agent barrier for use in certain types of apparel.
Abstract:
The invention provides upholstery stretch slipcovers (20, 30) comprising a fabric having sufficient elastic recovery force that the cover requires no additional fabric having greater elastic recovery force than said first fabric to hold the stretch cover in place and to maintain the substantial absence of surface wrinkles in normal use. The stretch slipcovers (20, 30) are particularly useful for chairs having separate back and seat cushions. The invention further provides a method for replacably upholstering a resilient cushion.