Abstract: A method for dyeing a modacrylic/cellulosic fabric includes the steps of providing a fabric comprising modacrylic fibers and cellulosic fibers. An aqueous vat dye composition comprising water and a vat dye is applied to the fabric to provide a vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is dried. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is then contacted with a reducing agent. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is then steamed to promote dye penetration into the fibers. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is then washed in a first wash step with a wash composition comprising water to remove excess vat dye and reducing agent. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is contacted with an oxidation oxidizing agent. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is washed in a second wash step to remove excess oxidation agent.

Abstract: A method for making a finished fabric comprising the following steps: (a) providing yarn; (b) sizing the yarn using a solution of about 75% of water based on the solution; about 12.5% of steam condensate based on the solution; and from about 12 to about 14% of a sizing solution, based on the solution wherein the temperature of the sizing solution is from about 155° F. to about 195° F.; and (c) weaving the yarn of step (b) to form an undyed woven fabric wherein the reed has dpi of from about 31.25 to about 31.75 and dent wire of from about 0.15 mm to about 0.28 mm and from about 2400 to 2700 dents, with from about 70 to about 80% air space, allowing the warp yarn to lie flatter, giving a more full appearance of the finished fabric. The method for making the finished fabric precludes finishing or desizing the undyed woven fabric. The finished fabric made from the foregoing method, and wall covering and art canvas including the finished fabric are also part of the present invention.

Abstract: A flame retardant fabric wherein a flame retardant composition is applied to the fabric while the fabric is being stretched. Preferably the fabric is a blend of cotton and a thermoset. Carbon fibers may be included to impart anti-static properties.

Abstract: Denim fabric, suitable for use as apparel, and garments made therefrom, wherein the denim fabric is made from at least about 50 wt % fibers produced from post-consumer recycled polyester and recycled cotton. In particular, warp yarns are made of recycled cotton and the other cotton, and the filling yarns are made of the post-consumer recycled polyester and spandex material. The warp yarn may be plied with like reclaimed warp yarn, and/or with virgin fiber warp yarn. The warp and filling yarns are combined to make the denim fabric. The denim fabric produced has strength and related properties sufficient for consumer use. The fabric or garment may also be subjected to washing, handwork, and/or other finishing effects that would change the look and feel of the fabric or add special characteristics.

Abstract: A press felt for use in a papermaking machine. The press felt includes a base fabric having a batt of fibers secured to at least an upper surface of the base fabric, and preferably to both sides of the base fabric. The base fabric has a plurality of noncircular synthetic monofilament warp or machine direction ends and a plurality of shute or machine direction ends interwoven therewith according to a predetermined weave pattern.

Abstract: A press felt for use in a papermaking machine. The press felt includes a base fabric produced of polybutylene terephthalate having a batt of chlorine resistant fibers secured to at least an upper surface of the base fabric, and preferably to both sides of the base fabric. The base fabric preferably has a plurality of noncircular monofilament warp or machine direction ends and a plurality of round monofilament shute or machine direction ends interwoven therewith according to a predetermined weave pattern.