Abstract: Textile fabrics containing blends of synthetic fibers and cellulosic fibers are dyed in a continuous process such that the fibers of each class are substantially colored and a union dyeing is obtained. The method comprises continuously impregnating the fabric with a dyebath composition comprising a premetallized dyestuff and a reactive resin. After impregnation, the fabric is subjected to a temperature of from 280.degree. to 400.degree. F. to dry the fabric and to cure the dyebath composition on the fabric.

Abstract: A melamine derivitive resin such as melamine formaldehyde is polymerized, but not significantly cross-linked, within the natural or synthetic cellulosic fibrous structure of a textile fabric of the type having a significant percentage of natural or synthetic cellulosic fibers, wool, or other animal fibers (usually cotton) by either steam curing the resin or by ensuring that the resin polymerizes on the alkaline side as by, for example, using an alkaline or latent alkaline catalyst. The transfer printing step then is effected with the resulting fabric exhibiting good color levels with superior hand characteristics and excellent wash fastness, as well as other physical properties.