Abstract: Highly opaque printed areas are produced on uncolored or precolored fabrics pursuant to this invention with the use of an aqueous opaque printing paste comprising a dispersion of an opacifying pigment and an aqueous binder which is cured by free radical initiation. In accordance with the invention multicolor prints with a variety of unique and visually appealing shade possibilities and color effects not heretofore possible are achieved.

Abstract: The level of released formaldehyde in a durable press treated fabric is significantly reduced or eliminated altogether by an oxidative aftertreatment process in which the fabric, after treatment with a formaldehyde-based durable press finishing agent and curing to impart durable press properties, is contacted with an oxidizing agent to destroy formaldehyde-releasing moieties present in the fabric. Preferably, the treatment of the durable press fabric with the oxidizing agent is carried out by impregnating the fabric with a solution containing the oxidizing agent and then providing the fabric a residence time in contact with the oxidizing agent to allow for reaction of the oxidizing agent with the formaldehyde-releasing moieties.

Abstract: A process of treating a textile fabric containing cellulosic fibers to impart crease resistance in which the fabric impregnated with an aqueous solution containing formaldehyde and a curing catalyst, vacuum is applied to the impregnated fabric to remove excess impregnation solution and provide a wet pickup of about 15 to 35 percent, and the fabric is then dried and cured.

Abstract: Tint compositions for nylon having improved fugitivity properties comprising an admixture of a colorant having the general formulaR--N--[(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n H].sub.2 }.sub.xwherein R is an organic dyestuff radical, x is an integer of 1 to 6, and the product of 2n times x is from about 200 to about 300, and a minor effective amount of a free radical inhibitor to retard free radical interaction between the colorant and the nylon.