Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for printing on textile materials, particularly pile type fabrics, wherein a foamed printing composition is first applied to the textile material; a second foamed composition is thereafter uniformly applied onto the textile over the printing composition prior to fixation of the latter; the second applied foam is then collapsed to form a pre-selected print on the textile; and the printed textile is then subjected to color fixation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for randomly applying a foam composition containing a coloring agent dispersed therein onto a textile fabric is disclosed. The coloring agent is mixed into the foam in a non-homogeneous manner and randomly applied onto a fabric in a system having random application means for delivering the foam-coloring agent composition to a depositing means which is rotated and moved transverse to the direction of travel of the fabric being treated. The foam-coloring agent composition is caused to flow axially and in one embodiment over the edges of a baffle means in a random manner onto the textile fabric being treated so as to impart a random application of the coloring agent thereon.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing a foam composition having a coloring agent therein which is suitable for printing on a fabric. According to the invention, a foam growth inhibitor is added to a previously foamed composition having the coloring agent therein so as to restrict further foaming and substantially maintain the foamed composition at a desired blow ratio.

Abstract: Foamable fabric treatment compositions are disclosed which are composed of a fabric finishing agent and a foam stabilizer, which compositions are capable of forming a foam having a blow ratio in the range from about 2:1 to 20:1 and a foam density range from about 0.5 gm/cc to 0.05 gm/cc. Methods for preparing and using the foamable compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Foamable fabric treatment compositions are disclosed which are composed of a fabric finishing agent and a foam stabilizer, which compositions are capable of forming a foam having a blow ratio in the range from about 2:1 to 20:1 and a foam density range from about 0.5 gm/cc to 0.05 gm/cc. Methods for preparing and using the foamable compositions are disclosed. Included in the composition is up to about 10 percent of foam stabilizer.

Abstract: A method for making a pressure sensitive adhesive coated laminate is disclosed. The method involves coating a sheet having a release surface thereon with a pressure sensitive adhesive to form a laminate, drying or curing the pressure sensitive adhesive and marrying the laminate to the inner surface of a facing layer. A material which produces a low zero-minute peel value in the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is intimately mixed with the pressure sensitive adhesive prior to the adhesive being coated on the release surface of the sheet. The resulting laminate can be easily applied to a substrate and removed and repositioned or straightened, if necessary, and provides an increase in peel value over a period of time to produce a more permanent installation. The laminate is suitable for use as decorative and/or protective covering as well as adhesive tapes, labels, and the like.

Abstract: Foamable fabric treatment compositions are disclosed which are composed of a fabric finishing agent and a foam stabilizer, which compositions are capable of forming a foam having a blow ratio in the range from about 2:1 to 20:1 and a foam density range from about 0.5 gm/cc to 0.05 gm/cc. Methods for preparing and using the foamable compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for coloring fabrics with coloring agents producing unique decorative patterns thereon by pleating the fabric, distributing the coloring agents onto the pleated fabric, fixing the coloring agents to the fabric, and then unpleating the resulting colored fabric. Also disclosed is a method for producing a simulated printed effect upon a flocked fabric which has been flocked in a pre-determined design pattern and impregnated with a wetting agent prior to the said pleating step. Fabrics obtained by such methods are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus for texturizing a flocked fabric comprising a flock fabric delivery station; a flock fabric receiving station; means for conveying the flock fabric from the delivery station to the receiving station; and means for orienting the flocked fabric comprising, a plurality of flexible beaters connected to means for bringing the beaters into continuous and vigorous contact with the flock side of the fabric, means for wetting the fabric prior to its being contacted by the beaters, and means for drying the fabric subsequent to its being contacted by the beaters.

Abstract: A process for producing a flocked fabric laminate by coating an auxiliary substrate with a temporary adhesive binder, flocking the coated auxiliary substrate with flock fibers, coating the flock fibers with a curable flock adhesive binder, marrying a substrate backing layer to the binder coated flock, permanently setting the flock adhesive binder, and then removing the auxiliary substrate from the fabric laminate whereby the flock remains secured to the substrate backing layer is disclosed. Flocked fabric laminates obtained by such method are also described.

Abstract: A process for producing a laminate by coating a continuous first layer of a film forming material onto a release sheet, distributing flock fibers uniformly onto the first layer, drying the first layer to form a film and secure the flock fibers thereto in a substantially upstanding position, coating the tips of the flock fibers with a flock adhesive, marrying the flocked film to a substrate backing layer such that the coated tips contact the said substrate layer, permanently setting the flock adhesive, and then removing the release sheet. Laminates obtained by such method are also described.

Abstract: A process for rendering cellulose and cellulose containing fabrics fire resistant by first impregnating the fibers with a solution of an aminoplast resin, an acid and an effective amount of a dialkyl phosphono methylol alkylamide to produce fire retardancy in the resulting fabric having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and x is an integer from 1 to 3 and polymerizing the resin while the fibers are wet and swollen. The fabric is then cured, washed and dried. The fabric obtained from this process possesses high fire-retardancy values, soft hand, and tensile values similar to that of the untreated fabric.

Abstract: Textile fabric previously impregnated with THPOH is treated to retard inflammability by passage therethrough of toxic ammonia gas in apparatus which permits the THPOH--NH.sub.3 reaction to be carried out in a sealed chamber preventing escape of the toxic gas. The invention operates to confine the gas in a flow path whereby substantially all of the gas flowing through the apparatus is passed directly through the fabric. The fabric is passed through the sealed chamber by means of gas-tight entrance and exit portals. A perforated drum is mounted within the chamber and the fabric is passed about the perimeter of the drum. Sealing elements cooperating with the drum confine ammonia gas introduced into the interior of the drum to flow only through those perforations covered by fabric.

Abstract: A creaseproofing composition prepared by reacting urea with a monoalkyl ether of an ethylene glycol having 1 to 10 ethyleneoxy groups, removing the excess monoalkyl ether and then reacting the remaining mixture without isolation of any carbamate formed with formaldehyde. The composition obtained and its method of use as a creaseproofing chemical are described.

Abstract: A stable, high concentration urea-formaldehyde composition having a urea to formaldehyde ratio from about 1:1.5 to 1:2.8, a free formaldehyde content of less than 3% and an active ingredient concentration of greater than 60%. Additionally, a method for making the composition comprising adjusting the pH of a mixture of urea and formaldehyde having a urea/formaldehyde ratio greater than about 1:4 to a value greater than about 10, reacting the mixture of the temperature from about 100.degree. to 230.degree.F and adjusting the urea/formaldehyde ratio during the reaction time to the desired final value. The composition is useful for imparting crease and wrinkle resistance to textile fabrics, coating of paper, and bonding of wood.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for texturizing a flocked fabric by first wetting the flocked portion and/or its supporting fabric and adhesive, orienting the wet flock in a pre-determined design pattern by continuously, rapidly and vigorously contacting the flock with a plurality of flexible beaters and drying the fabric.

Abstract: A process for making a porous flocked fabric by coating one side of a loosely interlaced substrate with a flock binder. The coated side of the substrate is flocked and the binder is allowed to migrate or strike through to the opposite side of the substrate. A particulate material, e.g., flock, ground flock, talc, etc., is then applied to said opposite side and the binder is permanently set. The product obtained by this process is also described.

Abstract: An improved guide assembly for an apparatus for the fluid treatment of fabrics in rope form is provided which comprises a pair of cooperating comb-shaped guide members and driving means of said guide members in timed relationship in longitudinal and transverse reciprocations.

Abstract: Textile fabric previously impregnated with THPOH is treated to retard inflammability by passage therethrough of toxic ammonia gas in apparatus which permits the THPOH-NH.sub.3 reaction to be carried out in a sealed chamber preventing escape of the toxic gas. The invention operates to confine the gas in a flow path whereby substantially all of the gas flowing through the apparatus is passed directly through the fabric. The fabric is passed through the sealed chamber by means of gas-tight entrance and exit portals. A perforated drum is mounted within the chamber and the fabric is passed about the perimeter of the drum. Sealing elements cooperating with the drum confine ammonia gas introduced into the interior of the drum to flow only through those perforations covered by fabric.

Abstract: A process for rendering cellulose and cellulose containing fabrics fire resistant by first impregnating the fibers with an aminoplast resin and polymerizing the resin while the fibers are wet and swollen. Thereafter, the fabric is impregnated with tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium hydroxide, cured, washed and dried. The fabric obtained from this process possesses high fire-retardency values, soft hand, and tensile values similar to that of the untreated fabric.