Abstract: A system for imparting a desired stretch and recovery characteristic to woven fabric that contain yard strands. The system has a surface for receiving the fabric in a compacted state, the fabric having been stabilized to retain the compaction. The system also comprises an applicator for applying at least one adhesive liquid with known stretch and recovery characteristics to the fabric with the yarn strands in a compacted state. The affixed adhesive liquid thereby facilitates maintaining the desired stretch and recovery characteristic of the fabric after the stabilization has been removed from the fabric. An elongated stabilizer is applied to the fabric to stabilize the yarn strands in their compacted state while the adhesive liquid is being applied. A trough guides the fabric while a dispenser dispenses the adhesive liquid and a spreader spreads the adhesive liquid on the fabric. An oven is used to cure the adhesive liquid affixed to the fabric.

Abstract: A desired stretch and recovery characteristic is imparted to woven fabric that contain yard strands. A fabric has yarn strands that are in a compacted state and affixing at least one adhesive liquid with known stretch and recovery characteristics to the fabric with the yarn strands in a compacted state. The affixed adhesive liquid thereby maintains the desired stretch and recovery characteristic of the fabric. An elongated stabilizer is applied to the fabric to stabilize the yarn strands in their compacted state before the adhesive liquid is being applied. The fabric is guided through a trough and the adhesive liquid is dispensed and then spread on the fabric. The fabric with the affixed adhesive liquid is cured in an oven.